Bramblys Grange Medical Partnership

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Are you newly or recently qualified and looking to move into General Practice Nursing? Bramblys Grange is large supportive Practice based in central Basingstoke with a 'branch' site at our modern, purpose built Rooksdown Surgery. Our nursing team currently comprises of a Lead Nurse, 4 Practice nurses and 3 Health care assistants. Bramblys Grange is planning for the future and we are excited about further expansion of our team. We are a training Practice for both GP Registrars and student nurses and have a lot of experience to share. Our new nurse would be based at both our Town centre site and our Rooksdown site, in order to gain the most relevant experience or training.

If this sounds like what you are looking for, then we look forward to hearing from you. For an informal chat or visit please contact our Lead Nurse, Annette Woodham on annette.woodham@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

We are very keen to encourage a nurse who is new to General Practice into this position. We would like to do this by supporting you to undertake the GPN Foundation course run by Bournemouth University. The May 2021 cohort will be based at Winchester and we have already reserved a place for you. This is an 8 month programme which includes all the basic Treatment room nurse skills that the GPN needs, such as cervical screening, wound management, adult and childhood immunisation and an introduction to the care of long term conditions.

About us

We offer a very competitive package, including 6 weeks annual leave, access to NHS pension scheme, generous study leave and flexible hours. We are willing to consider both full and part time hours.

Details

Date posted

17 January 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1424-21-2726

Job locations

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AP


Rooksdown Practice

Park Prewett Road

Basingstoke

RG21 7AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate evidence based health care to our practice population, working alongside GPs, Pharmacists, GPNs and HCAs to provide care independently in clinic time, adhering to protocols, practice policies and professional standards. The Practice Nurse will be expected to strive to constantly improve standards of care and to be involved in improving service delivery as the business continues to grow.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate evidence based health care to our practice population, working alongside GPs, Pharmacists, GPNs and HCAs to provide care independently in clinic time, adhering to protocols, practice policies and professional standards. The Practice Nurse will be expected to strive to constantly improve standards of care and to be involved in improving service delivery as the business continues to grow.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant registered nursing qualification (Diploma/Bsc etc)
  • Membership of a professional body (NMC)

Experience

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies and motivational interviewing techniques
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policies

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical skills working towards competency in cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, wound care/leg ulcer management
  • Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant registered nursing qualification (Diploma/Bsc etc)
  • Membership of a professional body (NMC)

Experience

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies and motivational interviewing techniques
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policies

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical skills working towards competency in cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, wound care/leg ulcer management
  • Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Bramblys Grange Medical Partnership

Address

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bramblys Grange Medical Partnership

Address

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Annette Woodham

annette.woodham@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 January 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1424-21-2726

Job locations

Dickson House

Alencon Link

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7AP


Rooksdown Practice

Park Prewett Road

Basingstoke

RG21 7AP


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