Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced practice nurse to join our friendly nursing team. We are based less than a mile from Halesowen town centre and 8 miles from Birmingham city centre with excellent links to the midlands motorway network. Our location places us on the boundary of Dudley and Worcestershire council boroughs and our patient population includes patients from nearby semi-rural towns of Romsley and Hayley Green.
We are the lead practice for Halesowen Primary Care Network with our senior partner as Clinical Director.
Our current nursing team consists of one Nurse Practitioner, three practice nurses, one Nursing Associate and two Healthcare Assistants.
The role will be 16 hours per week as follows: Tuesday 8.30am-1.00pm, Wednesday 3.00pm-8.30pm, Friday 9.00am-2.00pm. We offer 5 weeks annual leave plus pro-rata bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will ideally have experience in a primary care setting, however applications may be considered if the relevant skills can be demonstrated.
The role will include, long term condition reviews, wound care management, childhood and adult immunisations, womens health and the care of patients who attend general practice. We are particularly keen on applicants with an interest in Diabetes. You should be able to demonstrate on your CV the ability to cope in a busy environment.
You will need to be a qualified nurse with an up to date NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development.
About us
Our team cares for 10,000 patients. We are a training practice for Speciality GP Registrars. We have an excellent team of administrative staff to offer support and assistance to both our clinicians and our patients. We have a fantastically friendly team ethic and encourage a team approach in everything we do.
We are supported by the district nursing team and health visitors who are based within Halesowen.
Additionally, we are fortunate to have on-site phlebotomy clinics, community mental health practitioners and in-house pharmacists to assist in prescribing administration. We have a range of PCN services to support our population needs.
We use Emis Web and Docman.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not a comprehensive list but outlines minimum requirements:
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
To undertake cervical screening.
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services.
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
To undertake wound management.
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not a comprehensive list but outlines minimum requirements:
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
To undertake cervical screening.
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services.
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
To undertake wound management.
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
- Childhood Immunisations Trained
Desirable
- Diabetes Diploma Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of general practice nursing
- Clinical Supervision
- Long Term Conditions Management
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taking
- Child and Adult Immunisations
- Experience of managing elderly, frail and housebound patient
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of quality initiatives and audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
- Childhood Immunisations Trained
Desirable
- Diabetes Diploma Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of general practice nursing
- Clinical Supervision
- Long Term Conditions Management
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taking
- Child and Adult Immunisations
- Experience of managing elderly, frail and housebound patient
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of quality initiatives and audits
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
