Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking nurse to join our current friendly nursing team. We are a small practice of around five and a half thousand patients, striving to provide excellent standards.
We would really like someone with previous practice nurse experience although candidates without experience would still be considered.
16 - 24 hours per week
Occasional weekend work required
Whitburn Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of South Tyneside GP Practices.
There may be a need to work across our other sites based in South Tyneside
Previous candidates need not apply
Main duties of the job
General nursing duties including:
- Chronic Disease Management
- Contraception
- Cervical Screening
- Immunisations Inc. children and travel
- Health Screening
- Infection control
- Wound care
- QOF management
About us
We are a friendly surgery, based in Whitburn Village. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and experience at the heart of our practice.
We aim to provide a supportive environment for learning and training, with staff well-being as high priority.
We are a well established surgery and our team consists of
- 4 Salaried GPs
- Nurse Practitioner
- Practice Nurse
- 2 GP Assistants
- Team of 8 reception/admin staff
- Practice Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of
patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care
for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a
senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population.
The Practice
Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health
promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of
staff. Actively supporting the practice
management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and
procedure.
Whitburn Surgery 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.
Full job description enclosed
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of
patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care
for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a
senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population.
The Practice
Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health
promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of
staff. Actively supporting the practice
management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and
procedure.
Whitburn Surgery 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.
Full job description enclosed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC registration
- experience in chronic disease management
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning Qualification
- prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- Independent/ supplementary prescriber
- Interest in women health/ contraception/HRT with accredited qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC registration
- experience in chronic disease management
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning Qualification
- prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- Independent/ supplementary prescriber
- Interest in women health/ contraception/HRT with accredited qualifications
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).