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Pencester Surgery

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, team orientated Practice Nurse to join our successful expanding team.

You will be supported by a multi skilled experienced professional team of clinical and non-clinical committed staff.

We also offer mentoring and a commitment to training and development.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the practice team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the practice team in the delivery of clinical policies and procedures.

About us

We are a friendly and very busy practice in the centre of Dover with approximately 13,000 patients. We have 6 GP partners and 1 long term locum GP that work together with 1 nurse practitioner, 2 nurse prescribers, a diabetic specialist nurse, 2 health care assistants and 1 practice nurse.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3814-23-0000

Job locations

10/12 Pencester Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

1. Leg Ulcers, Wound Care and Suture Removal

2. Giving immunisations as per the national schedule

3. Undertaking Chronic Disease Management

4. Giving Family Planning Advice

5. Performing Ear Irrigation

6. Liaising within the multi-disciplinary team

7. Record Data on Patient Computerised Clinical Record (EMIS Web)

9. Undertaking any other duties and training which may be assigned to the Practice Nurse by the Senior Practice Nurse

10. On-going support /mentorship of HCAs/trainees

Initial training to incorporate if not already in place:

Cervical Cytology Screening

Family Planning

Chronic Disease Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

1. Leg Ulcers, Wound Care and Suture Removal

2. Giving immunisations as per the national schedule

3. Undertaking Chronic Disease Management

4. Giving Family Planning Advice

5. Performing Ear Irrigation

6. Liaising within the multi-disciplinary team

7. Record Data on Patient Computerised Clinical Record (EMIS Web)

9. Undertaking any other duties and training which may be assigned to the Practice Nurse by the Senior Practice Nurse

10. On-going support /mentorship of HCAs/trainees

Initial training to incorporate if not already in place:

Cervical Cytology Screening

Family Planning

Chronic Disease Management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree and NMC Registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree and NMC Registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Pencester Surgery

Address

10/12 Pencester Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pencester Surgery

Address

10/12 Pencester Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1BW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Julie Hooper

j.hooper@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3814-23-0000

Job locations

10/12 Pencester Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1BW


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