Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated, practice nurse to join our busy GP Surgery. The position is permanent and full time - fewer hours may be considered. Riverside Surgery is a busy rural practice and the successful candidate will be a capable and confident team player who values excellent patient care. We are a five site practice so multi site working would be essential. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse with qualifications in Chronic Disease Management or a desire to work in Palliative Care.
Whether you are experienced or looking to join primary care, please contact us.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone calm, friendly and approachable. You will have a number of years experience and be able to cover most if not all aspects of Practice Nursing which should include Cytology, Diabetes and/or COPD . We are happy for the right candidate to have specialist training in one subject or another, we will also support you to update your skills.
The right attitude to work and learning is as important as any experience is.
About us
Riverside surgery is a purpose built practice in the centre of Brigg with four other sites in surrounding areas. Five GP partners care for nearly 26,000 patients; we are a Training Practice, host medical students and nurses and also offer work placements. We are a dispensing practice with a pharmacy attached at both sites. The partners have specialist interests in Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes, Minor Surgery, Respiratory and Substance Misuse. The surgery is an Accredited Research Unit. We employ ANPs with interests in; pediatrics, respiratory, urgent care and palliative care. The Urgent Care Team manages on the day demand offering emergency appointments and telephone advice. Practice nurses manage chronic disease within the surgery and are supported by eight HCAs. Two Practice Pharmacist's manage prescribing and medicines optimisation. The clinical team is supported by a multi-professional administration team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in and
perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed
- Follow agreed
clinical protocols as appropriate
- Undertake
housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses
and treatment rooms
- At all times there
will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise the
clinical lead of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned
tasks
- Attend and
participate in any practice meetings when required
- On occasion there
may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Other tasks delegated by Clinical Lead
To work within chronic disease management protocols
- An understanding,
acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own
judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
- A commitment to
maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date
with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post
- A commitment to
ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures
are met and to report any problems to the Clinical Lead
- A commitment to
the effective use of practice and NHS resources
- An awareness of
own limitations and experience
- To work in
accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of
professional practice
- To engage in the revalidation
process and maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements
of registration with the NMC
- In the course of
seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,
sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the
right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act
appropriately
- In the performance
of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have
access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers,
practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business
of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance
with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and
the protection of personal and sensitive data
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in and
perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed
- Follow agreed
clinical protocols as appropriate
- Undertake
housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses
and treatment rooms
- At all times there
will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise the
clinical lead of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned
tasks
- Attend and
participate in any practice meetings when required
- On occasion there
may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Other tasks delegated by Clinical Lead
To work within chronic disease management protocols
- An understanding,
acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own
judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
- A commitment to
maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date
with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post
- A commitment to
ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures
are met and to report any problems to the Clinical Lead
- A commitment to
the effective use of practice and NHS resources
- An awareness of
own limitations and experience
- To work in
accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of
professional practice
- To engage in the revalidation
process and maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements
of registration with the NMC
- In the course of
seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,
sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the
right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act
appropriately
- In the performance
of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have
access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers,
practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business
of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance
with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and
the protection of personal and sensitive data
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) Qualification
Desirable
- Qualification Diploma in Diabetes
- Qualification Diploma in COPD
- Qualification Diploma in Cytology
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience / interest in palliative care
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) Qualification
Desirable
- Qualification Diploma in Diabetes
- Qualification Diploma in COPD
- Qualification Diploma in Cytology
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience / interest in palliative care
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).
