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, 1 long term locum GP a part time practice nurse, ANP and a part time HCA, 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 4500 patients. Our staff split their time between both sites, situated just a few minutes drive apart. We use EMIS Web as our clinical system.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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
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).