Job summary
Our practice is looking for an
enthusiastic, conscientious, Community Matron/Care Home Nurse. To provide case management to patients with
complex needs. Working as part of the
Community Support Team based in practice (Senior Community Matron, Care
Home Nurse, Care Co-ordinators).
We encourage and help with the
professional development of staff within the organisation with training as
needed.
This is an exciting opportunity
to work in a friendly, supportive, forward thinking training practice, working
from a modern purpose built premises delivering high quality health care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
assess the patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive
information to the patients and carers relating to their assessment, diagnosis,
prognosis and treatment plan.
About us
Working with a friendly,
supportive practice team of approximately 50 staff. We prioritize the wellbeing of staff and
undertake various activities, ie walking group.
NHS Pension Scheme
available
27 days holiday
(pro-rata), plus bank holidays.
The practice supports
personal development.
Training practice, for
GP's, Medical Students and Nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person
Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this
link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to
register if you do not already have an account
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person
Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this
link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to
register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Willing to uphold the values and ethos of the practice.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Ability to recognise limits of competence and seek support.
- Ability to determine own workload priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to be resilient.
- Ability to be flexible to a changing environment.
- Reflective upon own practice.
- Self-motivated, positive, committed and adaptable.
- Understanding, accepting and adhering to strict confidentiality.
- Willingness to contribute to the practice providing extended hours.
- Application form
- Interview
- References/testimonials
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to the practice providing extended hours.
Experience
Essential
- Min. 5 years post registration
- Demonstrable experience in autonomous clinical/advanced clinical practice, prioritisation and prescribing.
- Experience of ordering and interpreting diagnostics.
- Experience of team working and leadership qualities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience in General Practice, OOH or emergency care.
- Experience in management of long term conditions.
- Experience of frailty & management of care home patients
- Experience of undertaking in-practice diagnostics.
- Effective staff management
- Mentorship
- Infection Control
Other
Essential
- Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage patient risk effectively and safely.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
- Reflective practice.
- Excellent time management and conflict management skills.
- Ability to analyse data and information, identifying implications for patient/care plan.
- Excellent communication skills within the practice team, the MDT, the ICB, PCN and other external stakeholders.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car.
Desirable
- Systmone experience
- NHS email experience
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to be able to present information to a wider audience.
- Practice nursing skills, eg wound care, venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NWC)
- BSc or MA in Advanced Clinical Practice and/or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Advanced physical assessment & Consultation (APACS)
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Minor illness/injury qualification.
- Specialist courses relevant to primary care.
- Independent Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Current primary care policies, national legislation, GP contracts, clinical governance,
- QOF and clinical commissioning.
- National and local prescribing standards.
- Good working knowledge of prescribing complaints seen in General Practice.
- Accurately able to interpret diagnostics.
- Understanding accountability arising from NMC Code of Professional Conduct and medico-legal aspects of the role.
- Equality and diversity
- Working knowledge of community services
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of diagnostics
- Training and recent updates on care of unwell adults ,
- Adult safeguarding training.
- Able to compile clinical policies and protocols and introduce them in practice.
- Continuing development of prescribing knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Willing to uphold the values and ethos of the practice.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Ability to recognise limits of competence and seek support.
- Ability to determine own workload priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to be resilient.
- Ability to be flexible to a changing environment.
- Reflective upon own practice.
- Self-motivated, positive, committed and adaptable.
- Understanding, accepting and adhering to strict confidentiality.
- Willingness to contribute to the practice providing extended hours.
- Application form
- Interview
- References/testimonials
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to the practice providing extended hours.
Experience
Essential
- Min. 5 years post registration
- Demonstrable experience in autonomous clinical/advanced clinical practice, prioritisation and prescribing.
- Experience of ordering and interpreting diagnostics.
- Experience of team working and leadership qualities.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience in General Practice, OOH or emergency care.
- Experience in management of long term conditions.
- Experience of frailty & management of care home patients
- Experience of undertaking in-practice diagnostics.
- Effective staff management
- Mentorship
- Infection Control
Other
Essential
- Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage patient risk effectively and safely.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
- Reflective practice.
- Excellent time management and conflict management skills.
- Ability to analyse data and information, identifying implications for patient/care plan.
- Excellent communication skills within the practice team, the MDT, the ICB, PCN and other external stakeholders.
- Ability to drive and have access to a car.
Desirable
- Systmone experience
- NHS email experience
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to be able to present information to a wider audience.
- Practice nursing skills, eg wound care, venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NWC)
- BSc or MA in Advanced Clinical Practice and/or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Advanced physical assessment & Consultation (APACS)
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Minor illness/injury qualification.
- Specialist courses relevant to primary care.
- Independent Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Current primary care policies, national legislation, GP contracts, clinical governance,
- QOF and clinical commissioning.
- National and local prescribing standards.
- Good working knowledge of prescribing complaints seen in General Practice.
- Accurately able to interpret diagnostics.
- Understanding accountability arising from NMC Code of Professional Conduct and medico-legal aspects of the role.
- Equality and diversity
- Working knowledge of community services
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of diagnostics
- Training and recent updates on care of unwell adults ,
- Adult safeguarding training.
- Able to compile clinical policies and protocols and introduce them in practice.
- Continuing development of prescribing knowledge.
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).