Job summary
Are you a Practice Nurse interested in working in a long established, forward thinking and dynamic Family Practice?
We would love to hear from you!
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week [Monday - Friday].
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 - 18:30
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day practice nursing services to the practice population.
Supported by the clinical team within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities both in Practice and in the community. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients and to refer into complementary services as required; supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.
About us
Rock Healthcare is a long established, forward thinking and dynamic GP Practice currently serving around 9,500 patients. We are based at Moorgate Primary Care Centre in Bury. The site is a modern, purpose-built premises containing a variety of primary care services to meet the needs of the local population. We are proud to be a teaching Practice for Medical Students, Nursing Students, Health Care Assistants and GP Trainees, and are committed to the continued development of our teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for Patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the Practice population.
As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care delivered to the population of Bury, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner and other Practice Nurses to support the delivery of a healthier Bury through listening and responding to Patients needs.
Main Duties
- Carry out face to face / telephone appointments and home visits;
- Hold reviews for long term conditions i.e. COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, CHD and Diabetes;
- Complete cytology screening;
- Monitor QOF;
- Delivery of vaccinations for
both Adult and Children including Flu, Covid, Travel and B12;
- Attend MTD clinical
meetings, LTI and monthly Practice meetings;
- Infection Control Lead
for the Practice;
- Complete audits;
- Update Practice policies;
- Order stock i.e. vaccines,
clinical consumables;
- Monitor emergency drugs and crash trollies.
The post holder must be able to carry out all of the above and have up to date training for Cytology and Immunisations for both Adult and Children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for Patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the Practice population.
As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care delivered to the population of Bury, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner and other Practice Nurses to support the delivery of a healthier Bury through listening and responding to Patients needs.
Main Duties
- Carry out face to face / telephone appointments and home visits;
- Hold reviews for long term conditions i.e. COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, CHD and Diabetes;
- Complete cytology screening;
- Monitor QOF;
- Delivery of vaccinations for
both Adult and Children including Flu, Covid, Travel and B12;
- Attend MTD clinical
meetings, LTI and monthly Practice meetings;
- Infection Control Lead
for the Practice;
- Complete audits;
- Update Practice policies;
- Order stock i.e. vaccines,
clinical consumables;
- Monitor emergency drugs and crash trollies.
The post holder must be able to carry out all of the above and have up to date training for Cytology and Immunisations for both Adult and Children.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general Nurse;
- Current NMC Registration;
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths.
Desirable
- Community Nursing Specialist Qualification or Equivalent;
- Prescribing V300 or above.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years experience of working in a similar role within a Primary Care setting;
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking;
- Experience of managing patients with long term conditions;
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results;
- Immunisations i.e. routine, childhood and travel;
- Understand importance of evidence based practice;
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance;
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples;
- Insight into public health issues in the local area;
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills;
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families; Negotiation and conflict management skills;
- IT skills;
- Ability to record information accurately;
- Good team worker with the ability to work alone;
- Enthusiasm and self motivation;
- Flexible approach;
- Commitment to personal development;
- Honesty, reliability and integrity;
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity;
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others.
Communcation
Essential
- Good communicator;
- Excellent leadership skills;
- Positive outlook;
- Promote positive change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general Nurse;
- Current NMC Registration;
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths.
Desirable
- Community Nursing Specialist Qualification or Equivalent;
- Prescribing V300 or above.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years experience of working in a similar role within a Primary Care setting;
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking;
- Experience of managing patients with long term conditions;
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results;
- Immunisations i.e. routine, childhood and travel;
- Understand importance of evidence based practice;
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance;
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples;
- Insight into public health issues in the local area;
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills;
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families; Negotiation and conflict management skills;
- IT skills;
- Ability to record information accurately;
- Good team worker with the ability to work alone;
- Enthusiasm and self motivation;
- Flexible approach;
- Commitment to personal development;
- Honesty, reliability and integrity;
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity;
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others.
Communcation
Essential
- Good communicator;
- Excellent leadership skills;
- Positive outlook;
- Promote positive change.
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).
