Job summary
We are a
progressive and friendly 9 GP training Practice and are offering an exciting
opportunity for a qualified, enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to
join our existing team in Longridge, in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
This is an
additional post and we envisage that the post holder will work up to 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to consider applications from candidates working full or part time.
We also acknowledge that the Job Description is very detailed, we would encourage you to apply if you have competencies within the the scope of the role, even if you do not possess experience in all of the areas. We are happy to engage in the relevant training for the appointed candidate.
his role is to compliment our existing multi skilled nursing team consisting of Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and HCAs.
We are a
training Practice and are keen to further develop and expand our team. Experience of working in a primary care environment would be an advantage.
You will be
employed by Drs Griffin, Lakeland, Gee and Miller and will be eligible to join
the NHS Pension Scheme.
Although you will be paid in line with the Agenda for Change pay rates, this is not an AFC contract.
Main duties of the job
Practice Nursing is a fundamental part of our nursing team and we are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our multi skilled and diverse nursing team.
The main areas of responsibility will be the management of patients with long-term conditions, including asthma, diabetes and COPD.
It is preferred that you would have knowledge of COPD & Asthma management, Diabetes management, Hypertension, family planning and contraception, cervical cytology, childhood immunisations and vaccinations.
Training can be arranged if you are not proficient in all of the above areas, experience is preferred but we are willing to accommodate a training pathway for the right candidate.
There will be the opportunity to take over the management of the nursing team at a later date, so if you aspire to take on a management role, this would be an advantage.
About us
We are a committed team and our organisation has been a recognised training Practice for many years. We have 9 GPs and look after approximately 13,600 patients from excellent fully equipped premises.
We have a fantastic nursing team which consists of Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
We have a fabulous reception and admin team supporting our range of services and personnel in addition to a paramedic, a physiotherapist and a pharmacy technician.
We commend ourselves on our team spirit and ethos and whilst working under immense pressure we deliver care of a high standard. We are fortunate to work in excellent premises, including a staff gym, it is a positive place of work. We will offer the successful candidate a salary package dependant upon experience, within the pay range of Agenda for Change band 6, you can join the NHS pension scheme and enjoy holiday entitlement in line with Agenda for Change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a summary of the job description, a full document is available
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs in line with NICE guidelines and Practice policy and procedures.
- Cytology
- Interest in COPD and the management of patients in primary care
- Interest in Asthma and the management of patients in primary care
- Interest in Diabetes
- Interest in Coronary Heart Disease
- Interest in Contraception.
- Interest in Learning Disabilities
- Interest in Frailty
- Performing Spirometry and interpretation of the results
- Hypertension Management in primary care
- Routine immunisations including influenza and covid
- Delivery of the Childhood immunisations programme
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a summary of the job description, a full document is available
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs in line with NICE guidelines and Practice policy and procedures.
- Cytology
- Interest in COPD and the management of patients in primary care
- Interest in Asthma and the management of patients in primary care
- Interest in Diabetes
- Interest in Coronary Heart Disease
- Interest in Contraception.
- Interest in Learning Disabilities
- Interest in Frailty
- Performing Spirometry and interpretation of the results
- Hypertension Management in primary care
- Routine immunisations including influenza and covid
- Delivery of the Childhood immunisations programme
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing development in relevant area and knowledge of revalidation
- Knowledge of Primary Care
- Experience of dealing with patients/public
- Knowledge of PGDs
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Have the ability to work in a non-judgemental manner
- Conscientious and self-motivated
- Good team worker
- Have the ability to work on ones own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- To act in an advisory capacity to other staff members, as required
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Have the ability to recognise ones own limitations
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Good attendance record
Desirable
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- COPD
- CHD
- Frailty
- Cervical Cytology,
- Immunisations and vaccinations,
- Contraception
- Learning disabilities
- Minor injuries
- Clinical management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing development in relevant area and knowledge of revalidation
- Knowledge of Primary Care
- Experience of dealing with patients/public
- Knowledge of PGDs
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Have the ability to work in a non-judgemental manner
- Conscientious and self-motivated
- Good team worker
- Have the ability to work on ones own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- To act in an advisory capacity to other staff members, as required
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Have the ability to recognise ones own limitations
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Good attendance record
Desirable
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- COPD
- CHD
- Frailty
- Cervical Cytology,
- Immunisations and vaccinations,
- Contraception
- Learning disabilities
- Minor injuries
- Clinical management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
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).