Hastings & Rother Healthcare

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Are you a talented and dedicated Nurse/ Practice Nurse seeking an exciting new challenge and an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care? We invite you to join our fantastic GP Surgery team and embark on a fulfilling career in General Practice Nursing.

At Hastings & Rother Healthcare, we believe that your nursing experience is a valuable asset that can greatly contribute to the primary care setting. We are looking for passionate nurses who are ready to bring their expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to a dynamic and patient-centred environment.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working patterns
  • Access to the NHS pension
  • Five weeks annual leave plus bank holiday
  • An opportunity to undertake the practice Nurse qualification
  • Mentorship and Support
  • Professional Growth
  • Access to a Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Competitive remuneration

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by a practice nurse and in addition any task deemed to be appropriate.

If you have a special interest in a clinical area or long term condition we will endeavour to support your learning with this.

This role is also aimed at NMC registered nurses working in any speciality; Candidates will be offered the opportunity to undertake the Introduction to Practice Nursing course at Brighton University

Newly appointed nurses will be supported in the role and supervised (where appropriate) in providing daily nursing care for patients; as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

About us

Hastings & Rother Healthcare was formed in 2021 and consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards. We are an organisation that is rapidly growing and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common vision and values. By putting our patients first and delivering high-quality care, you will contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of the communities we serve.

Closing date: 11th July 2023

Interview date: 19th July 2023

Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,816 to £45,599 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3728-23-0018

Job locations

Hastings Old Town Surgery

Rock-a-nore Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3DW


Marlborough House 19-21

Warrior Square

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN37 6BG


Churchwood Medical Practice

Tilebarn Road

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN38 9QU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

The successful candidate will participate in national screening work such as, cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation schedule. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

The successful candidate will participate in national screening work such as, cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation schedule. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Adult Nursing or equivalent
  • To have completed the General Practice Nursing course or individual training modules at University in Long term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma and COPD.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Experience in wound care management
  • Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
  • Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Adult Nursing or equivalent
  • To have completed the General Practice Nursing course or individual training modules at University in Long term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma and COPD.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Experience in wound care management
  • Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
  • Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in General 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hastings & Rother Healthcare

Address

Hastings Old Town Surgery

Rock-a-nore Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3DW


Employer's website

https://hastingsandrother.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hastings & Rother Healthcare

Address

Hastings Old Town Surgery

Rock-a-nore Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3DW


Employer's website

https://hastingsandrother.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,816 to £45,599 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3728-23-0018

Job locations

Hastings Old Town Surgery

Rock-a-nore Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3DW


Marlborough House 19-21

Warrior Square

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN37 6BG


Churchwood Medical Practice

Tilebarn Road

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN38 9QU


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