Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to either develop your career further or bring your wealth of experience to enhance our team to enjoy your later career in a supportive and dynamic practice.
We are a warm, welcoming GP Practice with a reputation for looking after our team just as well as we look after our patients and we are searching for a confident, skilled nurse to join us to provide specifically, Cervical screening (smears), Travel vaccinations, Ear Syringing and supporting new Practice Nurses with training.
We have a part time position available. Please contact us with any questions regarding hours and days which are negotiable.
Salary offer is based on experience. The offer will also be adjusted commensurate with extra skills the candidate could contribute.
Main duties of the job
- We require a Practice Nurse with up-to-date cervical screening, travel health, ear care experience, and the ability to mentor in cytology.
- Also, someone who enjoys patient interaction and delivers care with confidence and compassion.
- Is a team player who appreciates a positive workplace culture
- Be part of an existing nurse team who do our Long Term Condition reviews.
The practice will ensure that the post holder has
access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual
in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day
basis.
About us
We have a list size of 6500 and a full team including GPs, Nurses, HCA,
ACPs, Clinical Pharmacists, First contact physio, Mental Health Practitioner, Management team, Dispensers, Reception, Secretarial and Admin staff. We are an approved training practice and have GP Registrars working in our team.
Burton Joyce is a lovely area to work within and we are committed to providing outstanding care, offering the very best, courteous, accessible and responsive services to all of our patients, families and carers
Why work with us, here's what our current ACP says-
I have worked as an ANP and ACP at The Ivy for 7 years. We are a
friendly team and its a great supportive environment to work within. I have
completed my MSc in Advanced Clinical Skills whilst being here and have been
encouraged all the way by our team. I have good relationships
with all our MDT I can discuss cases at any time with our MDT colleagues,
first contact physio, Clinical Pharmacist and experienced community team to
ensure provision of the very best, most appropriate care to our patients.
Our admin team here are second to none and have always supported me as
an ANP with referral and advice and guidance queries to secondary care, as well
as with more urgent patient contact as needed.
We are a friendly team and its a real pleasure to work at The Ivy
Medical Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key
responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice
Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This
will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC
Policy.
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
support implementation and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To support implementation of individual treatment plans for chronic disease
patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To co-ordinate the provision of cytology service to our patient population and mentor other nurses when required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To support implementation of vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To
liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with
local and national policies
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Support all members of the nursing team, providing
guidance when necessary.
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key
responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice
Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This
will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC
Policy.
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
support implementation and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To support implementation of individual treatment plans for chronic disease
patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To co-ordinate the provision of cytology service to our patient population and mentor other nurses when required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To support implementation of vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To
liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with
local and national policies
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Support all members of the nursing team, providing
guidance when necessary.
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Cytology Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse.
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.).
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel).
- Travel medicine.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Strong IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Personal qualities.
- Polite and confident.
- Flexible and co-operative.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty.
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
- Chronic disease management.
- Spirometry.
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
- Knowledge of health promotion
- Motivated, forward thinker.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Effectively utilise resources.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment and of working within a nursing team.
- Experience in Cytology.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Cytology Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse.
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.).
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel).
- Travel medicine.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Strong IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Personal qualities.
- Polite and confident.
- Flexible and co-operative.
- High levels of integrity and loyalty.
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
- Chronic disease management.
- Spirometry.
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
- Knowledge of health promotion
- Motivated, forward thinker.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Effectively utilise resources.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment and of working within a nursing team.
- Experience in Cytology.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
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).
