Job summary
Salary Available on Application
16 to 27 hours a week
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic General Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?
Taff Riverside Practice is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly, welcoming environment.
Our Practice consists of approximately 3500 patients with a supportive clinical team of 3 GP Partners, 1 HCA and an exceptional administration team.
The surgery is located close to the city centre in the Canton/Riverside area with a diverse population. It is easily accessible by public transport and has allocated parking.
Main duties of the job
Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets. Clinical skill must include:
Chronic Disease Management
Cervical Screening
Childhood Immunisations
Womens Health
Wound Management
Health Promotion
Mens Health
Cardiovascular Disease Management
Travel Health
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of EMIS computer software is desirable
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check is required
Hours to be negotiated
Permanent position
Salary negotiable dependant on experience
NHS Pension Scheme
About us
Welcome to Taff Riverside
Practice, Cardiff. We are a 3 GP/Partner practice with a team including nurse,
HCA and our excellent reception/admin team.
We operate a walk-in
surgery. Our reception team will take brief details of each patients
concern, triaging them elsewhere as appropriate. On a normal day we will limit,
to the best of our ability, and excluding any emergencies, to a maximum of 18
patients for each doctor. It is unusual that this number is exceeded. We also
offer, where appropriate, for patients to send photographs for review or,
currently using Iplatop to complete a consultation.
We use EMIS and EPS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population with focus on the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening, assessment, treatment and education as well as taking an active role in supporting the practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets in respect of the GMS Contract and Enhanced Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population with focus on the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening, assessment, treatment and education as well as taking an active role in supporting the practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets in respect of the GMS Contract and Enhanced Services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working alone
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working alone
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3
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).