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Chapeltown Family Surgery

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Are you passionate about serving underserved communities?An opportunity has arisen to become part of our inner city GP practice. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our nursing team. Together with our senior nurse and HCA you will deliver high quality care to an endlessly fascinating multicultural patient population. We are based in a modern medical centre and are a long established training practice

As a member of our happy, mutually supportive team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. You will be responsible for providing high quality healthcare to a diverse population, many of whom face unique challenges in accessing care. If you are committed to making a positive impact and want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to improving the health of our community, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can work towards a healthier and more equitable future for all.

Main duties of the job

Routine treatment room GP nurse duties

Ability to deliver care, without direct supervision

The ability to work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Ability to follow the Nursing process-Assessment/Diagnosis/Planning/Implementation/Evaluation

Maintaining the Client's dignity and respect at all times

About us

The Chapeltown Family Surgery is a long established training practice working for the communities of Chapeltown and Harehills. Its strength lies in its size with a small closely knit clinical team who have been working together for many years. Decisions are made democratically with everyones contributions invited and good ideas valued. The aim is to make all the team know there is a space for them to be listened to and involved in decision making. Then with a happy engaged practice team patient care will continuously improve.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3495-23-0008

Job locations

Spencer Place

Leeds

LS7 4BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients presenting with a wide range of conditions within the practice setting

Undertake patient health assessments, including health promotion and disease prevention, and provide health education and advice to patients and their families

Administer vaccinations, immunisations, and travel health advice in accordance with best practice guidelines

Help manage chronic disease clinics, including asthma, diabetes and hypertension, and provide ongoing support and advice to patients

Work closely with the practice team to ensure that clinical governance and risk management processes are followed and adhered to

Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with the practice's policies and procedures, and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Community Nurses, to provide the best possible care to patients

Undertake additional duties as required by the Practice Manager or Senior Nurse, including participation in clinical audits and training and development activities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients presenting with a wide range of conditions within the practice setting

Undertake patient health assessments, including health promotion and disease prevention, and provide health education and advice to patients and their families

Administer vaccinations, immunisations, and travel health advice in accordance with best practice guidelines

Help manage chronic disease clinics, including asthma, diabetes and hypertension, and provide ongoing support and advice to patients

Work closely with the practice team to ensure that clinical governance and risk management processes are followed and adhered to

Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with the practice's policies and procedures, and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Community Nurses, to provide the best possible care to patients

Undertake additional duties as required by the Practice Manager or Senior Nurse, including participation in clinical audits and training and development activities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN

Desirable

  • GP practice or community experience
  • Demonstrate an understanding of practice processes and change management
  • Cytology
  • Local referral routes.
  • Networking skills
  • Languages relevant to our community such as urdu, punjabi or bengali

Experience

Essential

  • Working together as part of a mutually supportive team
  • The ability to work under pressure and within your limits
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients and colleagues
  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Chronic disease management especially COPD, diabetes, asthma.
  • Assessing, reviewing and developing protocols.
  • High level of clinical skills relevant to the role. Vaccinations, phlebotomy, wound care,
  • An ability to command the respect and trust of your peers.

Desirable

  • Working in a GP practice.
  • Working for a PCN.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN

Desirable

  • GP practice or community experience
  • Demonstrate an understanding of practice processes and change management
  • Cytology
  • Local referral routes.
  • Networking skills
  • Languages relevant to our community such as urdu, punjabi or bengali

Experience

Essential

  • Working together as part of a mutually supportive team
  • The ability to work under pressure and within your limits
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients and colleagues
  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Chronic disease management especially COPD, diabetes, asthma.
  • Assessing, reviewing and developing protocols.
  • High level of clinical skills relevant to the role. Vaccinations, phlebotomy, wound care,
  • An ability to command the respect and trust of your peers.

Desirable

  • Working in a GP practice.
  • Working for a PCN.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chapeltown Family Surgery

Address

Spencer Place

Leeds

LS7 4BB


Employer's website

https://www.chapeltownfamilysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chapeltown Family Surgery

Address

Spencer Place

Leeds

LS7 4BB


Employer's website

https://www.chapeltownfamilysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Carole Jones

carole.jones11@nhs.net

01132407000

Details

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3495-23-0008

Job locations

Spencer Place

Leeds

LS7 4BB


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