Primary Care Careers

Lead Practice Nurse

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Job summary

The Limes Surgery, located in Hoddesdon, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lead practice nurse to join and lead our dedicated nursing team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for a proactive individual to take charge of delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to our practice population. You will manage and lead the nursing team, working closely with GPs and practice management to drive key priorities and ensure high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

  • Managing care for patients with long-term conditions.
  • Acting as the clinical lead for the practice nursing team, prioritising patient care.
  • Guiding the team in implementing practice standards and local initiatives.
  • Fostering a learning environment and promote a no-blame culture.
  • Overseeing the QoF strategy (and other Locally Enhanced Services) for LTC management and ensure key performance targets are met (immunisations, flu campaigns, etc.).
  • Leading nursing team meetings, representing the nursing agenda, and driving professional growth.

About us

The Limes Surgery is a well-established and highly regarded practice that serves an 8k patient population and is supported by 5 permanent GPs, along with a comprehensive primary care network (PCN) team. These include physiotherapists, pharmacists, social prescribers, health coaches and care coordinators.

We have an active PPG (patient participation group), who meet regularly to discuss practice issues and patient experience to improve the service.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8279

Job locations

8-14 Conduit Lane

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire

EN11 8EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care.
  • Awareness of local and national health policy.
  • Skills in management of staff and teams.
  • Teaching and mentorship experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.

Desirable

  • Clinical skills - cervical, cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, wound management.
  • Knowledge of public health issues.
  • Experience managing patients with long term conditions.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care.
  • Awareness of local and national health policy.
  • Skills in management of staff and teams.
  • Teaching and mentorship experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.

Desirable

  • Clinical skills - cervical, cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, wound management.
  • Knowledge of public health issues.
  • Experience managing patients with long term conditions.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

8-14 Conduit Lane

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire

EN11 8EP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

8-14 Conduit Lane

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire

EN11 8EP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

The Limes Surgery Hertfordshire

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

13 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8279

Job locations

8-14 Conduit Lane

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire

EN11 8EP


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