Job summary
Practice Nurse, part-time 28.5 hours, competitive salary.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team following a staff retirement.
If you are looking to broaden your horizons and take on a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive practice, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking cover for three days per weekWednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Hours are negotiable, and we would be happy to discuss arrangements that work well for both the candidate and the practice.
The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in General Practice and be working at Band 6 equivalent. Salary is dependent on experience and competitive within the locality.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate would ideally have experience of working in General
Practice.
We are
seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to provide and
maintain a high standard of nursing care for our patients. It is desirable for
the post holder to have previous experience in treatment room duties, Chronic
Disease Management, Cytology, Family Planning, Travel Health and immunisations.
Competency in Minor illness management is advantageous, but not essential.
About us
Fforestfach Medical Group provides care to approximately 14,000 patients, located in a central location, serving a diverse population. We have a large, friendly and motivated team, consisting of four Practice Nurses, two Health Care Support Workers, and an exceptional management and administrative team, all supporting our highly dedicated GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join an established nursing team that will work alongside other multidisciplinary team members and can work autonomously. Following practice and national guidelines to ensure that our patients receive the best care and that their health needs are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join an established nursing team that will work alongside other multidisciplinary team members and can work autonomously. Following practice and national guidelines to ensure that our patients receive the best care and that their health needs are met.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team but able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working with Vision or EMIS clinical systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Assessment skills that identify nursing care.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Effective team player.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cytology
- Family Planning Qualification
- Travel Health.
- Evidence of Professional development is a requirement. Clinical skills as detailed in the job description, although training will be given as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team but able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working with Vision or EMIS clinical systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Assessment skills that identify nursing care.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Effective team player.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cytology
- Family Planning Qualification
- Travel Health.
- Evidence of Professional development is a requirement. Clinical skills as detailed in the job description, although training will be given as required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).