Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Practice Nurse

The Role

Practice nursing is where clinical expertise, continuity of care and prevention come together.

Its where you support patients to stay well, manage long-term conditions, and access the right care at the right time - often building long-term relationships that make a real difference to peoples health and wellbeing.

At IC24, were looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Primary Care team across Allied Medical Practice and Ship Street Surgery in Brighton.This is a varied and rewarding role where youll use your full range of nursing skills to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Youll work across a busy primary care environment, delivering everything from chronic disease management and immunisations to health screening and minor treatments.Youll also play an important role in prevention, early intervention and health promotion across the local population.

At IC24, primary care is not just reactive - its connected.

Youll work within an integrated healthcare system designed to improve access, reduce pressure on secondary care services and ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

What youll focus on

Delivering high-quality nursing care

Youll provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and practice protocols and guidelines.

Managing long-term conditions

Youll diagnose, monitor and support the development of individual management plans for patients with conditions such as diabetes, respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease, working in partnership with patients and other healthcare professionals.

Prevention, screening and health promotion

Youll undertake NHS Health Checks, cervical screening, immunisations, travel health advice, smoking cessation support and wider preventative health interventions.

Clinical procedures and treatment delivery

Youll carry out wound care, ear care, phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and other routine clinical procedures safely and in line with practice policy.

Supporting quality and clinical governance

Youll ensure accurate coding and recording of patient data to support QOF and Enhanced Services and contribute to high standards of clinical governance and best practice.

Working within a multidisciplinary team

Youll work both independently and in participation with GPs, HCAs, General Practice Assistants and wider clinical colleagues to deliver safe, effective and coordinated patient care.

Risk assessment and safeguarding

Youll recognise safeguarding concerns and wider risk issues (including domestic abuse, child protection and vulnerable adults), ensuring appropriate escalation in line with policy.

What matters in this role

Were not looking for one type of Practice Nurse - but there are some things that matter.

Youre likely someone who:

Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Has experience working in general practice or primary care Has experience managing long-term conditions Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and safedecision-making Communicates clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues Is confident workingindependently and as part of a team Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation Is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care

Most importantly, youll be motivated by delivering high-quality care that improves outcomes for patients every day.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

Ship Street Surgery, Brighton

Ship Street Surgery, Ground Floor/First Floor, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE

Whats in it for you?

Annual pay of £43,663.40 Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay) Inclusive wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7independent counselling and occupational health services Learning and development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, experience working in general practice or primary care, experience managing long-term conditions, strong clinical judgement, and safe decision-making, clear and effective communication skills, confidence in working independently and as part of a team, strong organisational skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation, commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.

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

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

IC24

Brighton

BN1 1AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)