Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, caring and compassionate practice nurse to join our busy, forward thinking & supportive general practice team.
The successful candidate will be experienced in treating a diverse range of patients in a primary care setting.
If you would like to discuss the role further or have an informal chat in the first instance please contact the Practice Operations Manager.
The role is part time and hours worked over 3 days, this can be discussed further at interview.
We look forward to receiving your application
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with reference to
practice agreed protocols and guidelines to provide nursing treatments to
patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and
general practitioners.
We are looking for a practice nurse with qualifications in managing Long Term Conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Chronic Heart Disease.
Support the practice Infection control lead in implementation of standards and provide specialist infection
control advice to all staff and clinicians.
About us
We are a small friendly team supported by 5 GP Partners. Our patient list size is around 8000 with a diverse population. We are a GP training and teaching practice and have a strong educational culture.
We are part of Lower Valley PCN and have many additional services such as physio, podiatry etc that is offered to all pts of the PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the practice population in accordance with practice policy & protocols.
Work within the nursing team to deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice skills.
Promote health, participate in the developing programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals
Work with colleagues in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the nursing team
- Responsible for delivery of general practice nursing to whole practice population working within own profession boundary.
- Delivering evidence based practice and care
- Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all member of the practice.
- Work within the NMC code of professional standards
- Promote and maintain Infection prevention and control- Support the practice lead on IPC standards throughout the practice
Role includes
Nurse Led Chronic disease management
Diagnosis, monitoring and development of
individual management plans
Health promotion and well being
Cytology and sexual health screening
Wound care
Child and Adult immunisations
Travel health and Advice
Contraception
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the practice population in accordance with practice policy & protocols.
Work within the nursing team to deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice skills.
Promote health, participate in the developing programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals
Work with colleagues in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the nursing team
- Responsible for delivery of general practice nursing to whole practice population working within own profession boundary.
- Delivering evidence based practice and care
- Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all member of the practice.
- Work within the NMC code of professional standards
- Promote and maintain Infection prevention and control- Support the practice lead on IPC standards throughout the practice
Role includes
Nurse Led Chronic disease management
Diagnosis, monitoring and development of
individual management plans
Health promotion and well being
Cytology and sexual health screening
Wound care
Child and Adult immunisations
Travel health and Advice
Contraception
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Adult Nurse
- A commitment to professional development evidence of educational qualifications.
- Full UK Driving License
Desirable
- Holding or working towards qualifications in Long Term Conditions management such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes & CHD
- Cytology
- Immunisations Adult & Child
Experience
Essential
- Experience in primary care nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Adult Nurse
- A commitment to professional development evidence of educational qualifications.
- Full UK Driving License
Desirable
- Holding or working towards qualifications in Long Term Conditions management such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes & CHD
- Cytology
- Immunisations Adult & Child
Experience
Essential
- Experience in primary care nursing.
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).
