Practice Nurse

Ashville Surgery

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Job summary

Join our happy GP practice team as a practice nurse.

Were looking for an experienced nurse with leadership skills or wanting to develop leadership and mentoring skills and a passion for patient-centred care. We will support further training e.g. a prescribing qualification.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to staff, fostering a positive work environment.

  • Support continuous improvement of clinical work.

About us

Ashville Surgery is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our diverse community in Manchester. We are a forward-thinking, veteran-accredited GP practice, committed to supporting patients at all stages of life with accessible, patient-centered services.

What We Offer:

  • Leadership Opportunity: We need a nurse to manage (with support) a team of skilled nurse associates and HCAs. We will provide leadership training and mentoring as needed.
  • Further Training and Development: We want to help develop your potential. We will support access to professional development and specialised training to advance your expertise, for instance a prescribing qualification.

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and progressive setting.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1335-24-0001

Job locations

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Screening & Health Promotion

  • Conduct QOF screening (BP, BMI, urinalysis), new patient checks.
  • Assess patient health needs, offer basic nutrition and lifestyle advice, and provide referrals as required.

Vaccinations & Immunisations

  • Deliver adult and child immunisations, adhering to safe storage and disposal guidelines for vaccines.

Travel Health Advice

  • Provide comprehensive travel health guidance, including vaccinations, malaria prevention, and safety tips.

Infection Control

  • Follow infection control protocols, including hygiene, specimen handling, and waste management.

Emergency Management

  • Stay proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation, attending regular training.

Diabetes & Respiratory Disease Management

  • Perform basic diabetic checks.

Chronic Disease Management

  • Support patients in managing conditions.

Home Visits

  • Support our carehomes and housebound patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

Screening & Health Promotion

  • Conduct QOF screening (BP, BMI, urinalysis), new patient checks.
  • Assess patient health needs, offer basic nutrition and lifestyle advice, and provide referrals as required.

Vaccinations & Immunisations

  • Deliver adult and child immunisations, adhering to safe storage and disposal guidelines for vaccines.

Travel Health Advice

  • Provide comprehensive travel health guidance, including vaccinations, malaria prevention, and safety tips.

Infection Control

  • Follow infection control protocols, including hygiene, specimen handling, and waste management.

Emergency Management

  • Stay proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation, attending regular training.

Diabetes & Respiratory Disease Management

  • Perform basic diabetic checks.

Chronic Disease Management

  • Support patients in managing conditions.

Home Visits

  • Support our carehomes and housebound patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience within Primary Care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience within Primary Care.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashville Surgery

Address

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT


Employer's website

https://ashvillesurgerymanchester.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashville Surgery

Address

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT


Employer's website

https://ashvillesurgerymanchester.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Samantha Spike or Hayley Roberts

hayley.roberts14@nhs.net

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1335-24-0001

Job locations

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT


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