Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified and experienced Practice
Nurse to join our Team at Hawthorn Surgery. The successful
candidate will be experienced in working in General Practice, have leadership qualities and be prepared to
embrace a new opportunity to help develop and eventually lead the nursing team at
Hawthorn Surgery.
The
hours are negotiable and the role will include management of long-term
conditions, cytology, vaccinations, health screening, and health
promotion. The post is superannuable.
For
further information please contact Mrs Amanda Nelson (Practice Manager) Amanda.nelson@nhs.net, or Mrs Jill Rigg
(Practice Nurse) jillrigg@nhs.net
We
look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant must be a Registered Nurse and have current NMC
registration. The main duties are to
provide Practice Nursing services and support to the GPs, Nurses and patients
at Hawthorn Surgery.
About us
Hawthorn
Surgery has a list size of 6800 patients and is a busy, forward-thinking Training
Practice. We are based in Wortley Beck
Health Centre, a purpose-built Health Centre in Lower Wortley, Leeds 12 which
has free on-site parking. Our friendly
team includes our Practice Manager, GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurses,
Healthcare Assistant, Administrative and Reception staff. We are also supported by our Primary Care
Network colleagues (Bramley/Wortley/Middleton PCN) including pharmacists,
physiotherapists, ANPs, Social Prescribers, etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who has worked in General
Practice. The successful applicant will
hold current NMC registration. We are
looking for a nurse who is enthusiastic, organised, and is confident to work
unsupervised. An enhanced DBS check will
be required for this post.
The
post is not open to candidates from outside the UK as we are not able to offer
visa sponsorship.
The
successful applicant may be at times asked to cover for colleagues annual
leave and other absences.
Duties
will include;
Home
visits
Cervical
screening
Asthma
COPD
Diabetes
Management
Baby/Childhood
immunisations
Other
Vaccinations
Travel
vaccinations/advice
Wound
care
Vaccine
ordering and management
Stock
management
Attend
and participate in training and meetings as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who has worked in General
Practice. The successful applicant will
hold current NMC registration. We are
looking for a nurse who is enthusiastic, organised, and is confident to work
unsupervised. An enhanced DBS check will
be required for this post.
The
post is not open to candidates from outside the UK as we are not able to offer
visa sponsorship.
The
successful applicant may be at times asked to cover for colleagues annual
leave and other absences.
Duties
will include;
Home
visits
Cervical
screening
Asthma
COPD
Diabetes
Management
Baby/Childhood
immunisations
Other
Vaccinations
Travel
vaccinations/advice
Wound
care
Vaccine
ordering and management
Stock
management
Attend
and participate in training and meetings as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in General Practice
- Understanding of the role of a Practice Nurse in a GP Surgery
- Reliability
- Flexibility to cover the absence of colleagues
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Good time management skills
- Punctuality
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills
- Fitness to carry out duties (manual handling and dexterity)
- Ability to deal with occasional aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of QOF
- Knowledge of Systm One
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Cytology
- Adult and child immunisations
- Wound care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in General Practice
- Understanding of the role of a Practice Nurse in a GP Surgery
- Reliability
- Flexibility to cover the absence of colleagues
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Good time management skills
- Punctuality
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills
- Fitness to carry out duties (manual handling and dexterity)
- Ability to deal with occasional aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of QOF
- Knowledge of Systm One
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Cytology
- Adult and child immunisations
- Wound care
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).