Job summary
***CALLING EXPERIENCED OR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES***
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly & well established team, working in a successful group of general practices in and around the Walsall area. You will likely be allocated a main base though you may be asked to cover at any of our Umbrella practices for training & development or to cover in times of sickness or annual leave.
We deliver our many of our services from a brand new purpose built surgery in the very heart of Walsall, Hatherton Medical Centre, and also have Holland Park Surgery, Mossley & Dudley Fields Surgery & The Broadway Medical Centre.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to
the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of
evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and
the provision of preventative healthcare to the practice population. As an
autonomous practitioner the Practice Nurse will be responsible for the care
delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical
decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively
within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the
delivery of policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
The successful candidate will have:
NMC Registration
Evidence of CPD
Excellent communication
skills
A commitment to
maintaining and improving quality
Excellent Time
Management
Excellent Clinical Skills
About us
PRACTICE NURSE
Umbrella Medical
- Hatherton Medical Centre (formerly Lichfield Street Surgery, Sycamore House Medical Centre & The Limes Medical Centre)
- Holland
Park Surgery,
- Mossley Fields Surgery
- Broadway Medical Centre.
Umbrella Medical is a growing partnership with a very strong emphasis on providing high quality accessible care. We are currently CQC OUTSTANDING (2 practices) and continue to build on that foundation. We recognise that General Practice is changing and in order to continue to provide excellent care we are offering this position.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Practice
Nurse to join our successful group of practices in the Walsall area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Practice Nurse
Responsible
to: Nurse Manager
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Practice Nurse
Responsible
to: Nurse Manager
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practice Nursing Experience
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary & community nursing
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term
- conditions
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies, local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Clinical leadership skills
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Technical Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Cervical cytology
- ECG tracing
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across different Practice sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practice Nursing Experience
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary & community nursing
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term
- conditions
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies, local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Clinical leadership skills
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Technical Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Cervical cytology
- ECG tracing
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across different Practice sites
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
