Job summary
Practice Nurse
Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership
Closing Date: 31/8/24 but reserve the right to close early if enough applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
Hours: 24-26 minimum
Salary/Band: Dependent on experience
Job summary:
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our established nursing team.
This position will be based at our Hume Street Medical Centre site in Kidderminster, but there may be an expectation to travel/work at our branch site in Cookley.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will have proven experience in a primary care setting; however applications may be considered 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, womens health and the general care of patients who attend general practice.
Involvement in LTCs and in particular diabetes would be beneficial.
You must be able to demonstrate that you meet 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. The Practice is supportive in on-going training and development
About us
Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership is a successful GP practice based over 2 sites in Kidderminster. This is an exciting time to join our team as we strive to provide our community with excellent patient care.
If you want to be part of a forward thinking practice who ensure their staff are supported and valued please apply today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge
- Aware of accountability of own role and other
roles in nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in
primary care
- Knowledge of patient group direction and
associated policy
Skills &
Experience
- Clinical skills cervical cytology,
immunisation/ childhood vaccines and travel, phlebotomy, treatment room.
Essential
- Change-management skills and ability to support
patients to change lifestyle - essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal -
essential
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to
patients and families - essential
- Negotiation and conflict management skills -
essential
- IT skills - essential. Knowledge of Emis desirable
Experience
Experience of
Practice Nursing is essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year recent GP experience. Some
experience of leading a team would be advantageous.
- Diabetes interest/qualification would be advantageous.
- INR management - desirable
- Prostap/Zoladex - desirable
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols
and clinical guidelines
- Experience of audit
Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse - essential
Other
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge
- Aware of accountability of own role and other
roles in nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in
primary care
- Knowledge of patient group direction and
associated policy
Skills &
Experience
- Clinical skills cervical cytology,
immunisation/ childhood vaccines and travel, phlebotomy, treatment room.
Essential
- Change-management skills and ability to support
patients to change lifestyle - essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal -
essential
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to
patients and families - essential
- Negotiation and conflict management skills -
essential
- IT skills - essential. Knowledge of Emis desirable
Experience
Experience of
Practice Nursing is essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year recent GP experience. Some
experience of leading a team would be advantageous.
- Diabetes interest/qualification would be advantageous.
- INR management - desirable
- Prostap/Zoladex - desirable
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols
and clinical guidelines
- Experience of audit
Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse - essential
Other
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Experience of General Practice Nursing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Experience of General Practice Nursing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
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).
