Job summary
Practice Nurse
Location: Leicester - Heron,
Merlyn Vaz & St. Matthews
Salary:
DHU Band 6 - £35,392 - £42,618
Evenings:
30% enhancement
Weekends:
45% enhancement
Full Time or Part
Time: 1 x 37.5h full time
position (8am 6pm Monday Friday)
Main duties of the job
Join DHU
Healthcare as a Practice Nurse and Elevate Your Career!
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional seeking a
rewarding and exciting opportunity? Look no further! DHU Healthcare is
searching for an exceptional Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team and make a
real difference in patient care
About us
DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit
community interest company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS
frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours
services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East Midlands a
population totalling around 14 million. As a socially conscious organisation,
we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and offer a
supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to
find out more about us, you can visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A day in the life of a Practice Nurse with DHU will involve:
- To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical skills in long term conditions (examples include: asthma, CKD, diabetes, Respiratory, CHD, Dementia)
- To run clinics as directed by the clinical management team
- Develop an understanding of general practice care delivery standards, inclusive of QOF points and support the practice to achieve these.
- To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
To be a successful Practice Nurse youll need:
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- Practice Nurse qualification or accredited long term condition modules
In return for your commitment, youll receive:
- Pay enhancements with additional hourly shift and weekend allowances and overtime.
- NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Privet medical insurance through Westfield Health
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus guaranteed Birthday Day off
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A day in the life of a Practice Nurse with DHU will involve:
- To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical skills in long term conditions (examples include: asthma, CKD, diabetes, Respiratory, CHD, Dementia)
- To run clinics as directed by the clinical management team
- Develop an understanding of general practice care delivery standards, inclusive of QOF points and support the practice to achieve these.
- To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
To be a successful Practice Nurse youll need:
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- Practice Nurse qualification or accredited long term condition modules
In return for your commitment, youll receive:
- Pay enhancements with additional hourly shift and weekend allowances and overtime.
- NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Privet medical insurance through Westfield Health
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus guaranteed Birthday Day off
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Practice nurse Qualification or accredited long term condition modules
Desirable
- Working towards MSc (Advanced Clinical Practitioner)
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Can Demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and long term conditions in primary care across the lifespan
- Has experience in one of the following:
- Primary Care/GP surgery
- Emergency Care Centres
- Out of hours facilities/WIC
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history
- Can formulate management plans for patients with Long Term Conditions
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisation Programme
- Demonstrate awareness of accountability in practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills in practice
- Able to prioritise with skilled time management
- Pathology Interpretation
- Telephone Triage
Desirable
- IRMER
- Computer literacy. Familiarity with SystmOne, ICE, and Ardens Templates
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Practice nurse Qualification or accredited long term condition modules
Desirable
- Working towards MSc (Advanced Clinical Practitioner)
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Can Demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and long term conditions in primary care across the lifespan
- Has experience in one of the following:
- Primary Care/GP surgery
- Emergency Care Centres
- Out of hours facilities/WIC
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history
- Can formulate management plans for patients with Long Term Conditions
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisation Programme
- Demonstrate awareness of accountability in practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills in practice
- Able to prioritise with skilled time management
- Pathology Interpretation
- Telephone Triage
Desirable
- IRMER
- Computer literacy. Familiarity with SystmOne, ICE, and Ardens Templates
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).
