Job summary
Nurse Manager
30-37.5 hours/week
£45,531 Per Annum, Pro Rata
We're looking for a Nurse with the skills and experience to lead a large team of Nurses and HCAs to deliver outstanding care to our population of over 15000 patients. Working as part of a team, you'll have the chance to shape how we do things, and to make a difference in our community here in Darlington.
You'll be a Nurse who has developed skills as a manager, as well as in patient care, with experience in General Practice, and strong knowledge of the range of services we deliver, from long term condition management, to vaccination campaigns.
Closing date: 15/11/2024
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses, HCAs, and Nurse Associates.
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 Manager will 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.
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, vaccination campaigns, chronic disease management, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
We are a carer friendly employer. We hold the Gold award in better health at work and are very focused on improving the health and wellbeing of staff whilst at work. NHS Pension,Rewards Scheme & Salary Sacrifice Options.
If you would like to make an informal enquiry please contact Paul Conroy, Practice Business Manager, Denmark Street Surgery, Darlington, DL3 0PD on 01325 460731 or e-mail denmark.street@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses, HCAs, and Nurse Associates.
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 Manager will 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.
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, vaccination campaigns, chronic disease management, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses, HCAs, and Nurse Associates.
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 Manager will 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.
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, vaccination campaigns, chronic disease management, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Nurse prescriber.
- Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training.
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Nurse prescriber.
- Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training.
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
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).
