Kirkham Health Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team according to practice policy and protocols, on a full time basis. Hours/days worked are negotiable.

Chronic disease management is an essential part of the role.

Knowledge of the GMS contract, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Impact and Investment Fund (IIF) and Healthy Fylde Coast Contract (HFCC)

Main duties of the job

Assist a Multidisciplinary Team to deliver effective implementation of QOF, IIF and HFCC

Contribute towards the development of policies/protocols within the practice

Assist the practice team in implementing new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself

You are responsible to limiting your own actions to those that you feel competent to undertake.

Particiapte in an annual appraisal

Prepare audits/reports as required

About us

We are a rural practice with 9700+ patients.

We are a 5 GP partnership, 2 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs and a Trainee ACP, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs.

You will have the support of all the Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals at the Practice including management and administration team.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5252-23-0005

Job locations

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you should be highly organised, motivated, proactive, computer literate and able to demonstrate continuing professional development. The ideal candidate would have qualifications and experience in Cytology, Immunisations, and Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes. You will have a good understanding of QOF and all other indicators we must meet. Please note you must have a nursing qualification to be considered for this role. You will have the support of all the Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals at the Practice including management and administration team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you should be highly organised, motivated, proactive, computer literate and able to demonstrate continuing professional development. The ideal candidate would have qualifications and experience in Cytology, Immunisations, and Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes. You will have a good understanding of QOF and all other indicators we must meet. Please note you must have a nursing qualification to be considered for this role. You will have the support of all the Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals at the Practice including management and administration team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you should be highly organised, motivated, proactive, computer literate and able to demonstrate continuing professional development. Please note you must have a nursing qualification to be considered for this role. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and successful references.

Desirable

  • The ideal candidate would have qualifications and experience in Cytology, Immunisations, and Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes. You will have a good understanding of QOF and all other indicators we must meet.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you should be highly organised, motivated, proactive, computer literate and able to demonstrate continuing professional development. Please note you must have a nursing qualification to be considered for this role. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and successful references.

Desirable

  • The ideal candidate would have qualifications and experience in Cytology, Immunisations, and Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes. You will have a good understanding of QOF and all other indicators we must meet.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkham Health Centre

Address

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkham Health Centre

Address

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tina Eccles

lscicb-fw.gp-p81128@nhs.net

01772683420

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5252-23-0005

Job locations

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


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