Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed practice nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Rochdale Road Medical Centre for 2/3 days a week. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, is a team player and who has patient care at the centre of their daily work.
We are looking for someone who has excellent knowledge of Primary Care to provide practice nursing services to the practice population and deliver care within the boundaries of their role.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse to carry out competently without direct supervision following practice protocols:
- Childhood immunisations
- General immunisations
- Cervical cytology
- Health promotion
- Chronic disease management
- Contraception and sexual health advice
- Home visits
The ideal candidate will:
- Be registered with the NMC
- Have at least 2 years experience working in a GP surgery
- Have up to date documentation and training,
- Be happy to undergo a DBS check
- Be confident in using Emis Web and Docman
About us
We are a friendly, patient focused, team orientated practice situated in Middleton serving 6000 patients. Our team consists of 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GPs, 1 practice nurse, 1 HCAs as well as a fully established admin team. Our practice is also a training practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Chronic Disease managementHealth surveillance/screening.Baby immunisationsTravel vaccinations and adviceAssist with provision of contraceptive servicesUndertake cervical screeningHealth and lifestyle educationDuties and Responsibilities
To provide a Practice Nursing Service, working to agreed protocols and contracts. To develop with others standard templates and protocols for Practice Nurses.
- To participate in practice based audit.
- To assist in the development and support of health care assistants in General Practice
- Co-operate and participate as required in research projects
- Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines
- Maintain registration with professional body
- Ensuring nursing activity integrates and complements the objectives of the practice relating to the QOF and additional services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Chronic Disease managementHealth surveillance/screening.Baby immunisationsTravel vaccinations and adviceAssist with provision of contraceptive servicesUndertake cervical screeningHealth and lifestyle educationDuties and Responsibilities
To provide a Practice Nursing Service, working to agreed protocols and contracts. To develop with others standard templates and protocols for Practice Nurses.
- To participate in practice based audit.
- To assist in the development and support of health care assistants in General Practice
- Co-operate and participate as required in research projects
- Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines
- Maintain registration with professional body
- Ensuring nursing activity integrates and complements the objectives of the practice relating to the QOF and additional services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, current NMC registration
- Full UK driving licenses (expected for home visits)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management qualifications in additional areas (asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes)
- Childhood Immunisation and Cytology qualifications or willing to train to achieve these qualifications.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Spirometry/ Feno trained or willing to be trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Ability to communicate effectively within the primary care team, including maintaining clear and effective records of patient contact.
- The ability to empathise and reassure patients. Including breaking bad news.
- Ability to work independently (within own scope of practice) and work effectively as part of a team.
- To work within approved clinical guidelines/protocols, have an awareness of when to refer patients for further clinical assessment.
- Efficient organisation skills
- Good and effective time management needed for daily clinics.
- Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
- Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct
- Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of IT
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of using EMIS web /Docman
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, current NMC registration
- Full UK driving licenses (expected for home visits)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management qualifications in additional areas (asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes)
- Childhood Immunisation and Cytology qualifications or willing to train to achieve these qualifications.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Spirometry/ Feno trained or willing to be trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Ability to communicate effectively within the primary care team, including maintaining clear and effective records of patient contact.
- The ability to empathise and reassure patients. Including breaking bad news.
- Ability to work independently (within own scope of practice) and work effectively as part of a team.
- To work within approved clinical guidelines/protocols, have an awareness of when to refer patients for further clinical assessment.
- Efficient organisation skills
- Good and effective time management needed for daily clinics.
- Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
- Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct
- Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of IT
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of using EMIS web /Docman
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).