Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking nurse to join
our current friendly nursing team. We are a small practice of around 3600
patients, striving to provide excellent standards.
We
are looking for a candidate with previous practice nurse experience.
Full
or part time applicants will be considered.
Occasional
weekend work required.
Salary
based on previous experience.
Albert
Road Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of
South Tyneside GP Practices.
There
may be a need to work across our other sites based in South Tyneside.
The job is STHC Payscale E, which equates to £38,032 - £45,965 per annum
Main duties of the job
General nursing duties including:
- Chronic Disease Management
- Contraception
- Cervical Screening
- Immunisations Inc. children and travel
- Health Screening
- Infection control
- Wound care
- QOF management
About us
We are a friendly surgery, based in Jarrow, near to transport links. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and experience at the heart of our practice.
We aim to provide a supportive environment for learning and training, with staff well-being as high priority.
We are a well-established surgery and our team consists of:-
- 2 Salaried GPs
- Nurse Practitioner
- Practice Nurse
- 1 Nurse Associate
- Team of 7 reception/admin staff
- Practice Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management
of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including
care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working
as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population.
The
Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as
health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of
staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Albert
Road Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management
of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including
care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working
as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population.
The
Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as
health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of
staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Albert
Road Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Full NMC registration experience in chronic disease management.
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family Planning Qualification prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Primary Care Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- Independent/ supplementary prescriber
- Interest in women health/ contraception/HRT with accredited qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Full NMC registration experience in chronic disease management.
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family Planning Qualification prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Primary Care Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- Independent/ supplementary prescriber
- Interest in women health/ contraception/HRT with accredited qualifications
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).
