Job summary
Practice Nurse
We have an opportunity for a ExperiencedPractice Nurse to join the team at our practice in Bradford West Yorkshire. A great opportunity to work in an innovative and fast expanding practice.
High QOF achieving practice & our clinical system is systmone.
The successful candidate should demonstrate good leadership, be a team player and contributeto our practice MDT meetings.
This is a full time post/ability to job share is also available.
We are offering an extremely competitive salary range depending on Practice Nurse Qualifications and experience, plus NHS Pension and annual leave up to 25 working days + 8 bank holidays(pro rata for part time).
Main duties of the job
Candidates will ideally have proven experience in a primary care setting, however applications may be consider if the relevant skills are demonstrated.
You will be able to demonstrate on your CV the ability to cope in a busy and demanding environment. The role will include wound care management, childhood immunisations, chronic disease management, womens health and the care of patients who attend general practice. You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the all of the criteria within the person specification.
You will need to be a qualified nurse with an up to date NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development.
About us
New Otley Road Medical Practice is a successful GP practice based from Hillside Bridge Health Centre. This is an exciting time to join our successful team as we strive to provide our community with excellent patient care.
If you want to be part of a forward thinking practice who ensures their staff are well led and where everyone is important to ensure the practice runs smoothly and effectively. Apply today to be part of our friendly team. We also a teaching practice for nursing & GP medical students.
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
**Strictly no Agencies **
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our well established nursing team. This position will be based from either the main site New Otley Medical Practice or our Branch Site, The Family Practice, therefore flexibility is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our well established nursing team. This position will be based from either the main site New Otley Medical Practice or our Branch Site, The Family Practice, therefore flexibility is required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working as a practice or community nurse
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Qualifications.
Desirable
- See JD & Person specification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Essential
- NMC registration
- Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Ear Syringing
- Venepuncture
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Desirable
- Family Planning qualification
- Mentor or Teaching qualification
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Desirable
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Personal Qualities
- Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Skills
- 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.
- (See our practice website -https://www.hillsidebridgepractice.nhs.uk/ )
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working as a practice or community nurse
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Qualifications.
Desirable
- See JD & Person specification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Essential
- NMC registration
- Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Ear Syringing
- Venepuncture
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Desirable
- Family Planning qualification
- Mentor or Teaching qualification
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Desirable
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Personal Qualities
- Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Skills
- 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.
- (See our practice website -https://www.hillsidebridgepractice.nhs.uk/ )
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).
