Practice Nurse

Stephenson Park Health Group

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Job summary

The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs and Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. The Practice Nurse will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. The successful candidate will work at White Swan Surgery Branch primarily but also will work at our Garden Park Branch, to enhance nursing services within the practice. Some chronic disease management will form part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants.

Main duties of the job

Minimum 2 years post registration. Computer skills (SystmOne preferred) Post registration study in topics allied to general practice. Basic/advanced certificate of life support. Undertaken mentorship training. Awareness of the national service framework guidelines. Understanding of health and safety issues. General Practice experience.

About us

Our Team already has a strong set up, with Partners, Salaried GPs, ANPs, Physicians Associates, Mental Health Nurses, Pharmacy Team and a great admin Team. We are heavily engaged with our PCN. One of the Partners holding the Directors position. We recognise and actively encourage our staff to contribute and engage with how the practice is run. This allows autonomy, including setting up flexibility within the working day or week and means staff have influence over the way in which they work. This has resulted in very supportive relationships within the whole Team. It also drives an inherent incentive to succeed and make beneficial changes. We pride ourselves on providing a close knit atmosphere and a real team ethos, whilst all GPs and staff maintain a healthy work life balance.

Date posted

03 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0404-23-7533

Job locations

Garden Park Surgery

225 Denbigh Avenue

Wallsend

Tyne And Wear

NE28 0PP


White Swan Surgery

Citadel East

Killingworth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 6SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice. Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services. Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team. Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working. Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses and HCAs within the practice. Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team,

Management of chronic disease and LTC's.

Cervical cytology essential.

Immunisations including baby imms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice. Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services. Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team. Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working. Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses and HCAs within the practice. Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team,

Management of chronic disease and LTC's.

Cervical cytology essential.

Immunisations including baby imms.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse minimum 2 years post registration.
  • Computer skills (SystmOne preferred)
  • Post registration study in topics allied to general practice. Immunisation and travel health, smears, family planning and sexual health.
  • Chronic disease management, ranging from provision of structured clinics supporting self management through to management of people with co-morbidities.

Desirable

  • Undertaken mentorship training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse minimum 2 years post registration.
  • Computer skills (SystmOne preferred)
  • Post registration study in topics allied to general practice. Immunisation and travel health, smears, family planning and sexual health.
  • Chronic disease management, ranging from provision of structured clinics supporting self management through to management of people with co-morbidities.

Desirable

  • Undertaken mentorship training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stephenson Park Health Group

Address

Garden Park Surgery

225 Denbigh Avenue

Wallsend

Tyne And Wear

NE28 0PP


Employer's website

http://www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stephenson Park Health Group

Address

Garden Park Surgery

225 Denbigh Avenue

Wallsend

Tyne And Wear

NE28 0PP


Employer's website

http://www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Ann Crosby

ann.crosby@nhs.net

01912892525

Date posted

03 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0404-23-7533

Job locations

Garden Park Surgery

225 Denbigh Avenue

Wallsend

Tyne And Wear

NE28 0PP


White Swan Surgery

Citadel East

Killingworth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 6SS


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