Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a
registered nurse to support the implementation of the Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme(CSNP). This Primary Care developmental programme
offers successful candidates a structured, two-year training opportunity,
designed for registered nurses looking to gain the skills and experience
required to work as a Practice Nurse within primary care.
The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to acquire essential clinical skills by working alongside
an experienced nurse mentor at Denton Park Medical Centre and within other practices in the outer west Primary Care Network.
Clinical services will be delivered in accordance with the health needs of the
local population, ensuring that the level of care is appropriate to the
candidates experience and development.
The programme will combine both
supervised and unsupervised clinical practice across an allocated cluster of
general practices, alongside structured university training and in-practice
professional development.
Newcastle GP Services and the
North East and North Cumbria ICB recognises the importance of the Practice
Nurse role and is keen to continue to enhance and extend the capacity and
capability of our nursing teams. We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity
to a dynamic and ambitious NMC registered nurse to join our innovative Career
Start Practice Nurse Programme.
If you would like more information on the role please email joanna.vintis@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Over the two-year training programme, the post holder will develop and apply a wide range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but are not limited to:
- Treatment room duties
- Minor surgery
- Health screening and promotion
- Cervical screening sampling
- Family planning and sexual health
- Immunisation and travel health
- Chronic disease management (including structured clinics and supporting self-management for patients with complex co-morbidities)
- Mental health care
The post holder will:
- Work collaboratively within the primary care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care that meets the needs of individual patients, appropriate to the nurse's developing knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to the achievement of local and national health screening and disease prevention targets.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care that is tailored to the individual needs of patients.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the quality and productivity of services provided in the practice.
About us
The post holder will be based at Denton Park Medical Centre, but will also work across several of the practices within the outer west primary care network.
The GP Practices in the Outer West of Newcastle have a history of working together, this was formalised when the PCN was created in 2019 in response to NHS Englands effort to focus on the needs of the local neighbourhood.
Whilst we are working together, each GP Practice retains its uniqueness, with patients still having access to appointments at their practice in the usual way.
It is anticipated that the post
holder will remain within the assigned locality throughout the programme;
however, working arrangements may be subject to change, and the scheme reserves
the right to alter them as needed.
About Newcastle GP Services:
Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) is the GP federation for
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We are a member organisation for 27 out of the 28
general practices in Newcastle. Our role is to support them to
provideexcellent clinical careand apositivepatientexperience.
We are anticipating to hold the interviews on the 11th and 14th of February. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Primary Care provides 80 percent of all NHS Health Care and Primary Care Nurses are continuously extending their scope of practice and clinical skills to ensure that we are able to offer high quality, safe care to people with increasingly complex health care needs.
Our programme offers successful applicants a 24 month individually tailored development programme. Applicants must have a BSc Honours Degree and the post holder will be expected to continue their education through training courses, university and independent study to enhance their knowledge and skills
Applicants must be:
Educated to degree level
Willing to develop a broad range of clinical skills
Ambitious to continue to develop and progress their career in primary care beyond the life of the scheme
In return you will be allocated protected time to attend training courses and to consolidate learning within clinical practice. You will be supported throughout the programme by our lead nurse, clinical supervisor and the wider practice team.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the different roles and responsibilities of nurses working in Primary Care. In addition, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as being an effective team member are essential requirements of this post.
We welcome applicants from newly qualified nurses.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Over the two-year training programme, the post holder will develop and apply a wide range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but are not limited to:
- Treatment room duties
- Minor surgery
- Health screening and promotion
- Cervical screening sampling
- Family planning and sexual health
- Immunisation and travel health
- Chronic disease management (including structured clinics and supporting self-management for patients with complex co-morbidities)
- Mental health care
The post holder will:
- Work collaboratively within the primary care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care that meets the needs of individual patients, appropriate to the nurse's developing knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to the achievement of local and national health screening and disease prevention targets.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care that is tailored to the individual needs of patients.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the quality and productivity of services provided in the practice.
In addition, the post holder will be expected to:
- Continuously develop skills and knowledge to meet the demands of a primary care role. This will include attending training courses, engaging in home study, and participating in reflective practice.
- Expand their portfolio of skills and increase their clinical autonomy over the course of the programme.
- Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in contributing to multiple practice teams within the PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Primary Care provides 80 percent of all NHS Health Care and Primary Care Nurses are continuously extending their scope of practice and clinical skills to ensure that we are able to offer high quality, safe care to people with increasingly complex health care needs.
Our programme offers successful applicants a 24 month individually tailored development programme. Applicants must have a BSc Honours Degree and the post holder will be expected to continue their education through training courses, university and independent study to enhance their knowledge and skills
Applicants must be:
Educated to degree level
Willing to develop a broad range of clinical skills
Ambitious to continue to develop and progress their career in primary care beyond the life of the scheme
In return you will be allocated protected time to attend training courses and to consolidate learning within clinical practice. You will be supported throughout the programme by our lead nurse, clinical supervisor and the wider practice team.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the different roles and responsibilities of nurses working in Primary Care. In addition, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as being an effective team member are essential requirements of this post.
We welcome applicants from newly qualified nurses.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Over the two-year training programme, the post holder will develop and apply a wide range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but are not limited to:
- Treatment room duties
- Minor surgery
- Health screening and promotion
- Cervical screening sampling
- Family planning and sexual health
- Immunisation and travel health
- Chronic disease management (including structured clinics and supporting self-management for patients with complex co-morbidities)
- Mental health care
The post holder will:
- Work collaboratively within the primary care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care that meets the needs of individual patients, appropriate to the nurse's developing knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to the achievement of local and national health screening and disease prevention targets.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care that is tailored to the individual needs of patients.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the quality and productivity of services provided in the practice.
In addition, the post holder will be expected to:
- Continuously develop skills and knowledge to meet the demands of a primary care role. This will include attending training courses, engaging in home study, and participating in reflective practice.
- Expand their portfolio of skills and increase their clinical autonomy over the course of the programme.
- Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in contributing to multiple practice teams within the PCN.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working or studying within a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Valid NMC Registration
- Self motivation
- Ability to work well within a team
- Able to travel across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Awareness of the health needs of the population of the outer west of Newcastle
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge of Primary Care
- Clinical Governance awareness
- Clinical Audit experience
- Health Promotion Module: Discovering a career in general practice non accredited up to level 6
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working or studying within a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Valid NMC Registration
- Self motivation
- Ability to work well within a team
- Able to travel across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Awareness of the health needs of the population of the outer west of Newcastle
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge of Primary Care
- Clinical Governance awareness
- Clinical Audit experience
- Health Promotion Module: Discovering a career in general practice non accredited up to level 6
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).
