Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at the Market Harborough Medical
Centre for a Practice Nurse to join or large Clinical team. This is an
exciting new opportunity to join a busy, highly regarded, supportive and
forward-thinking GP training practice.
We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your
career in the direction you want to go. We'll help you be the best you can be.
You are expected to actively work toward developing and maintaining effective
working relationships within our Practices.
The purpose of this post is the delivery of high quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. You will work with practice policies, protocols and guidelines whilst using experience and clinical judgement to provide nurse interventions and care.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience within a primary care setting would be
an advantage, although full training will be given to a suitable applicant/s.
Have experience within diabetes clinics
Working within the NMC code the post holder will deliver care that is evidence based and cost effective.
To be responsive to patients needs and contribute to improving quality standards.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of the patients.
About us
Market Harborough Medical
Centre is in the centre of a busy market town and is one of three practices
including St Lukes and Husbands Bosworth. We have a large list size of patients
with a team of Partners and Salaried GPs. We have an experienced Nursing Team,
and a variety of additional roles including Physicians Associates. We have a
very active and engaged PPG.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently whilst accepting
professional accountability with the scope of your clinical practice and
expertise.
Sign post effectively to other clinicians and
agencies when appropriate.
To work evening and Saturday sessions as required by the Practice.
Promote health and well-being through the use
of health promotion, health education and screening.
Apply infection control measures in all areas
of practice.
Undertake clinics and offer focused lifestyle
advice in line with local and national guidance and Quality Outcomes Framework
indicators.
Asthma/COPD
Minor Illness
Family Planning
Coils and Implants
Wound Management
Flu Immunisation
Childhood Immunisations
Diabetes
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently whilst accepting
professional accountability with the scope of your clinical practice and
expertise.
Sign post effectively to other clinicians and
agencies when appropriate.
To work evening and Saturday sessions as required by the Practice.
Promote health and well-being through the use
of health promotion, health education and screening.
Apply infection control measures in all areas
of practice.
Undertake clinics and offer focused lifestyle
advice in line with local and national guidance and Quality Outcomes Framework
indicators.
Asthma/COPD
Minor Illness
Family Planning
Coils and Implants
Wound Management
Flu Immunisation
Childhood Immunisations
Diabetes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Recent and relevant experience in primary care
Desirable
- -Experience in the management of patients with Long term conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Recent and relevant experience in primary care
Desirable
- -Experience in the management of patients with Long term conditions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
