Job summary
*Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf
of Ryeland Surgery*
We seek an experienced Nurse Manager to join our
friendly and dynamic team in beautiful north Herefordshire. Our main surgery is based in the market
town of Leominster whilst our village branch surgery is in Bodenham
(dispensing).
This
role will involve leading the nursing team and responding to changes in nursing
guidelines. The post holder will report
to the Lead GP Partner for Nursing and to the Business Manager.
This role is for 30-37.5 hours per week.
* Closing Date for this vacancy is Friday 7th March 2025*
* Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 13th March 2025*
Main duties of the job
Management
To lead the nursing team in meeting practice objectives by ensuring effective staffing levels, maintaining clinical nursing standards, supervising and developing the team to their full potential.
To support the management team in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and new services to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Clinical
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the registered patient population.
To be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the partners and managers in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Essential :
- You enjoy general practice
- You are a team player
- You enjoy supporting/supervising other nurses / healthcare assistants and student nurses
- Leadership experience
- Previous involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
About us
We are a friendly,
dynamic and forward thinking GP practice whose clinical team includes GPs,
ANPS, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, FCPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare
Assistants, Phlebotomists and Social Prescribers. We are also a training
practice and host a Research Nurse.
The practice
operates across two sites which together serve over 19,000 registered
patients.
We are active members of our Primary Care Network - PCN - and are
members of a GP federation.
Our nursing
team comprises seven nurses, four HCAs and one phlebotomist. The team plays an essential role in
providing a caring, friendly and positive service to patients and visitors.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf
of Ryeland Surgery. This means that Ryeland Surgery is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on
appointing candidates.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd, on behalf of Ryeland Surgery, will collate
all relevant information for the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment
check process.
This information will then be securely transferred to Ryeland Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management:
To lead the nursing team in meeting practice objectives by ensuring effective staffing
levels, maintaining clinical nursing standards, supervising and developing the team to
their full potential.
To support the management team in the implementation of quality improvement
initiatives and new services to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Clinical:
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the
practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the
registered patient population.
To be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic
disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the partners and
managers in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management:
To lead the nursing team in meeting practice objectives by ensuring effective staffing
levels, maintaining clinical nursing standards, supervising and developing the team to
their full potential.
To support the management team in the implementation of quality improvement
initiatives and new services to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Clinical:
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the
practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the
registered patient population.
To be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic
disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the partners and
managers in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management - planning and organising.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision / determine workload.
- Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
- Experience with clinical risk management.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral.
- Strong EMIS (or other clinical system) user.
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office - i.e. Word and Outlook.
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Excellent understanding of QOF.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues locally and in wider arena.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree - Primary Care.
- Management and Leadership.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours e.g. seasonal.
- vaccination clinics, cover for extended access clinics.
- Disclosure Barring Service check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care - ideally 5 years.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of leadership / management.
Person Specification
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management - planning and organising.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision / determine workload.
- Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
- Experience with clinical risk management.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral.
- Strong EMIS (or other clinical system) user.
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office - i.e. Word and Outlook.
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Excellent understanding of QOF.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues locally and in wider arena.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree - Primary Care.
- Management and Leadership.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours e.g. seasonal.
- vaccination clinics, cover for extended access clinics.
- Disclosure Barring Service check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care - ideally 5 years.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of leadership / management.
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).
