Job summary
Are you an experienced Practice Nurse looking to join a friendly,
hard-working and highly-valued team? Or are you a newly qualified nurse looking to start a career in General Practice? We are a teaching Practice looking for an
enthusiastic and efficient Practice Nurse to join our nursing team. Our
ethos is one of supportive personal development and learning environment.
Pay appropriate to skills and experience.
NHS Pension
Car parking available.
We aim to provide high quality healthcare to our patients in Rawtenstall.
Hours are negotiable ,16-20 hours, can condense over fewer
days for the right person.
Please note if we receive sufficient number of applications prior to the closing date, we may close the advert sooner than stated.
Main duties of the job
Ideally we are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse with more than one year experience in General Practice, however we would consider a newly qualified nurse.
General Practice nursing duties include long-term conditions (e.g. asthma/COPD, Diabetes) and general chronic disease. Immunisations and Vaccinations, Cervical Smears.
About us
Ilex View Medical practice was formerly known as Dr Bachh and Partners and has been based in Rawtenstall for over 30 years. We provide General Medical Services to over 9000 patients in the Rossendale Valley.
We are based in the purpose built Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre on the 1st floor. The building is served by excellent public transport links and also has a patient car park situated at the rear of the building.
Also based in the premises are:
- Rossendale Hospice - http://www.rossendalehospice.org/
- East Lancashire Hospital Services - Out Patient Department, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Birthing Suite, Endoscopy, Physiotherapy - http://www.elht.nhs.uk/
- Pharmacy
- Minor Injuries Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General
nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel
health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation
programmes.
- Develop
or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in
providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such
as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc
- Deliver
care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute
for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance
and evidence-based care.
- Ensure
that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient -
as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements.
- Maintain
efficient systems for stock control, ordering and claiming of prescribed
items.
- Support
the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework,
enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols.
- Continue
to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice.
- Communication
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative
methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,
cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Represent
the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner.
- Learning
and development
- Continued
learning and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General
nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel
health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation
programmes.
- Develop
or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in
providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such
as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc
- Deliver
care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute
for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance
and evidence-based care.
- Ensure
that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient -
as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements.
- Maintain
efficient systems for stock control, ordering and claiming of prescribed
items.
- Support
the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework,
enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols.
- Continue
to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice.
- Communication
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative
methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,
cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Represent
the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner.
- Learning
and development
- Continued
learning and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Ideally experienced of working in General Practice
- Working knowledge of Emis Web Clinical System
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Ideally experienced of working in General Practice
- Working knowledge of Emis Web Clinical System
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).
