Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice
Nurse Team Lead to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Brookside
Group Practice.
Benefits include:
5 weeks annual leave
Company events - Practice wide events during the year - training for whole practice 4 times per year, various sporting events and practice wide social events twice a year
NHS pension, Cycle to work scheme, Private health care plan, NHS employee discount and free onsite parking
This is a permanent role, so if you think this is for you and can work between 24 - 30 hours a week, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking
for an individual to lead our Practice Nurse & HCA team who will be
responsible for the training and
development of the team. The Practice Nurse Team leader will take part in annual staff
appraisals and ensure good communication between the Practice Nurse & HCA
team as well as the wider practice. They will display leadership as they
proactively develop their team and work with other leaders in the practice to
together solve the challenges that arise. As a qualified Nurse themselves, they will
provide general practice nursing duties as well as managing patients with
long-term conditions.
About us
The Practice serves
approximately 31,000 patients from our 4 surgeries in Earley, Lower Earley,
Winnersh and Wilderness Road.
Due to our size, we value
communication and teamwork. We operate a strongly relational team structure and
endeavour to listen well, encourage ownership and involvement and enable staff
to grow in their individual development. We, therefore, spend a lot of time
investing in team meetings and communication across the organisation. We are a
member of Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group.
We recently won the HSJ
(Health Services Journal) Digital Award for our innovative work we've done to
refine our triage processes and model of care.
Other key aspects of the
Practice include:
Use of Anima to aid
triage/consultation
Strong IT and systems
including Emis Web, Accu-Rx, DXS, Docman
Longstanding Training
Practice with GP registrars, Physician associate trainees and others
Opportunities for development
Specialist gynaecological,
dermatology and physio services on site
Our own Primary Care Network,
serving 31,000 patients
High Achieving QOF and highly
successful PCN
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse team lead will be responsible for -
Lead
the planning process for the nursing team, including setting goals and
monitoring achievements/outcomes.
Introduce,
review and update clinical guidelines and protocols in accordance with latest
evidence base.
Critically
evaluate new developments or service delivery models and contribute to leading
their incorporation in the practice to enhance care, applying good change and management
techniques.
Critically
evaluate skill mix, workload and practice service delivery needs to contribute
to the practices learning and recruitment plan.
Lead
the nursing team by balancing the needs of individuals, the team and the
practice, effectively managing conflict or differing needs and priorities.
Delegate
appropriately and effectively, monitoring performance and offering guidance and
support, including ensuring and maintaining individuals competence.
Point of contact
for Practice Nurse & HCA team.
Line management
for Practice Nurse & HCA team, encouraging a positive and supportive
environment in which to meet agreed KPIs.
Awareness of team
development alongside budget restraints on recruitment and training.
Working alongside
Senior Operations Manager, Senior HR Manager and HR & Support Partner for
training and development.
Drive the
integration of BGPs vision, values and purpose across teams.
The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical
team and be responsible for consulting with patients in respect of their continuing
medical and nursing needs.
Treatment room skills, to include:
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Removal of sutures/clips
Wound care/dressings
Contraception
Cervical cytology
Child and adult injections
Hypertension management
Please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse team lead will be responsible for -
Lead
the planning process for the nursing team, including setting goals and
monitoring achievements/outcomes.
Introduce,
review and update clinical guidelines and protocols in accordance with latest
evidence base.
Critically
evaluate new developments or service delivery models and contribute to leading
their incorporation in the practice to enhance care, applying good change and management
techniques.
Critically
evaluate skill mix, workload and practice service delivery needs to contribute
to the practices learning and recruitment plan.
Lead
the nursing team by balancing the needs of individuals, the team and the
practice, effectively managing conflict or differing needs and priorities.
Delegate
appropriately and effectively, monitoring performance and offering guidance and
support, including ensuring and maintaining individuals competence.
Point of contact
for Practice Nurse & HCA team.
Line management
for Practice Nurse & HCA team, encouraging a positive and supportive
environment in which to meet agreed KPIs.
Awareness of team
development alongside budget restraints on recruitment and training.
Working alongside
Senior Operations Manager, Senior HR Manager and HR & Support Partner for
training and development.
Drive the
integration of BGPs vision, values and purpose across teams.
The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical
team and be responsible for consulting with patients in respect of their continuing
medical and nursing needs.
Treatment room skills, to include:
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Removal of sutures/clips
Wound care/dressings
Contraception
Cervical cytology
Child and adult injections
Hypertension management
Please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Previously worked in a GP Surgery
- Experience of conducting staff appraisals and developing staff team
- Line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Educated to degree level in Nursing
Desirable
- Specialism in Respiratory/Family planning/Diabetes
- Leadership and/or management qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to drive and delivery change effectively
- Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines
- Effective time management
- Ability to motivate and train staff
Desirable
- EMIS web
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Previously worked in a GP Surgery
- Experience of conducting staff appraisals and developing staff team
- Line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Educated to degree level in Nursing
Desirable
- Specialism in Respiratory/Family planning/Diabetes
- Leadership and/or management qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to drive and delivery change effectively
- Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines
- Effective time management
- Ability to motivate and train staff
Desirable
- EMIS web
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills
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).
