Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Older Adults Nurse to join our team at New Coningsby Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents in local care homes.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As our Older Adults Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting older adults in the community. Key responsibilities include:
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Care Coordination: Acting as a vital link between care homes and the GP practice. Attending weekly neighbourhood team meetings and carrying out weekly visits to each care home.
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Patient Assessment & Management: Undertaking comprehensive health assessments for adults aged 65+, supporting chronic condition management, and working proactively to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
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Non-Medical Prescribing (if qualified): Prescribing medications and treatments within agreed clinical protocols.
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Wound Care: Providing specialist care for chronic and complex wounds, including Doppler and ABPI assessments.
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Immunisations: Administering vaccinations in line with national schedules.
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Collaboration: Working closely with GPs, care home staff, multidisciplinary teams, and families to ensure holistic care.
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Additional Duties: Including suture/clip removal, ECGs, venepuncture, and pathology requests where required.
About us
What We Offer
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NHS Pension Scheme (23.7% contributions)
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Generous annual leave entitlement (36 days including bank holidays)
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Opportunities for professional development and training
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Staff social events and monthly employee awards
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Sick pay scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
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Free on-site parking
About Us
The Welby Group is a network of four practices across Lincolnshire, caring for over 35,000 patients. We are a forward-thinking organisation, committed to providing outstanding, patient-centred care while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Our valuesOpportunity, Enthusiasm, Support, Innovation, Family, and Balanceguide everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs portal by clicking the Apply Now button.
For any queries, please contact Cheila at HR@welbyhealth.co.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As our Older Adults Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting older adults in the community. Key responsibilities include:
-
Care Coordination: Acting as a vital link between care homes and the GP practice. Attending weekly neighbourhood team meetings and carrying out weekly visits to each care home.
-
Patient Assessment & Management: Undertaking comprehensive health assessments for adults aged 65+, supporting chronic condition management, and working proactively to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
-
Non-Medical Prescribing (if qualified): Prescribing medications and treatments within agreed clinical protocols.
-
Wound Care: Providing specialist care for chronic and complex wounds, including Doppler and ABPI assessments.
-
Immunisations: Administering vaccinations in line with national schedules.
-
Collaboration: Working closely with GPs, care home staff, multidisciplinary teams, and families to ensure holistic care.
-
Additional Duties: Including suture/clip removal, ECGs, venepuncture, and pathology requests where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As our Older Adults Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting older adults in the community. Key responsibilities include:
-
Care Coordination: Acting as a vital link between care homes and the GP practice. Attending weekly neighbourhood team meetings and carrying out weekly visits to each care home.
-
Patient Assessment & Management: Undertaking comprehensive health assessments for adults aged 65+, supporting chronic condition management, and working proactively to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
-
Non-Medical Prescribing (if qualified): Prescribing medications and treatments within agreed clinical protocols.
-
Wound Care: Providing specialist care for chronic and complex wounds, including Doppler and ABPI assessments.
-
Immunisations: Administering vaccinations in line with national schedules.
-
Collaboration: Working closely with GPs, care home staff, multidisciplinary teams, and families to ensure holistic care.
-
Additional Duties: Including suture/clip removal, ECGs, venepuncture, and pathology requests where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- Registered with NMC
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in older adult care
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail and a commitment to patient-centred care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential, due to travel between sites)
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- Registered with NMC
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in older adult care
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail and a commitment to patient-centred care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential, due to travel between sites)
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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).
