Practice Nurse

I.J Healthcare

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with I J Healthcare for a part-time Practice Nurse to work with us at our friendly two-site Surgery. We are looking for a candidate full of enthusiasm and ready for the challenge to join our nursing team. We are a Surgery dedicated to patient-centred care and making a positive difference in our community. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients.The scope of the role will include Long Term Condition management, childhood immunisations, cytology, smears, vaccinations etc. A successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who will fulfil core responsibilities of the role which will include: Long Term Condition management, Cytology, Child Immunisations, Vaccinations Contraception, Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures, Keeping accurate and detailed health records on the Emis system. A key role in QOF/PEP achievement Involvement in the MDT of the Surgery. This role may support the wider team with: Clinical audits, Safeguarding concerns, Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care. Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary. Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary.

About us

We are a friendly and committed GP practice comprising of 1 GP partner, 1 salaried GP and 1 long term locum GP , 1 Practice Nurse and 1 Health Care Assistant, we also have a supportive and experienced administration team. We are always delighted to welcome a new member to the team. We are a two-site merged practice in Winlaton and Ryton, with a patient list size of approximately 4600 patients. Our staff split their time between both sites, situated just a few minutes drive apart. We use EMIS Web as our clinical system.

Date posted

15 February 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0426-22-9025

Job locations

8 Front Street

Blaydon-on-tyne

Tyne And Wear

NE21 4RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who will fulfil core responsibilities of the role which will include:Long Term Condition management, Cytology,Child Immunisations Vaccinations, Contraception, Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures, Keeping accurate and detailed health records on the Emis system. A key role in QOF/PEP achievement, Involvement in the MDT of the Surgery. This role may support the wider team with: Clinical audits, Safeguarding concerns, Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care , ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary. Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who will fulfil core responsibilities of the role which will include:Long Term Condition management, Cytology,Child Immunisations Vaccinations, Contraception, Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures, Keeping accurate and detailed health records on the Emis system. A key role in QOF/PEP achievement, Involvement in the MDT of the Surgery. This role may support the wider team with: Clinical audits, Safeguarding concerns, Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care , ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary. Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Experience in areas of Long Term Condition management
  • Experience working with EMIS

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Interested in learning new skills and taking on challenges
  • Ability to work in a changing environment
  • Focus on providing quality care
  • Adherence to strict confidentiality

Desirable

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Critical thinking and decision making
  • Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols
  • Ability to provide quality care and understanding.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team in General Practice
  • Experience working with EMIS.

Desirable

  • Smear taker
  • Child Imms
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Experience in areas of Long Term Condition management
  • Experience working with EMIS

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Interested in learning new skills and taking on challenges
  • Ability to work in a changing environment
  • Focus on providing quality care
  • Adherence to strict confidentiality

Desirable

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Critical thinking and decision making
  • Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols
  • Ability to provide quality care and understanding.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team in General Practice
  • Experience working with EMIS.

Desirable

  • Smear taker
  • Child Imms

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

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Employer details

Employer name

I.J Healthcare

Address

8 Front Street

Blaydon-on-tyne

Tyne And Wear

NE21 4RD


Employer's website

https://www.hollyhurstmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

I.J Healthcare

Address

8 Front Street

Blaydon-on-tyne

Tyne And Wear

NE21 4RD


Employer's website

https://www.hollyhurstmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Joanne Kirby

joanne.kirby1@nhs.net

01914990966

Date posted

15 February 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0426-22-9025

Job locations

8 Front Street

Blaydon-on-tyne

Tyne And Wear

NE21 4RD


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