Job summary
We
have an excellent opportunity for a Locum Practice Nurse (experienced in long-term condition management) to join our team at The Three
Spires Medical Practice.
Based in
Truro city centre, serving over 18,000 patients, this is an exciting opportunity
for an experienced practice nurse to contribute to
this busy practice. This post will be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting patients who are living with a long-term condition, and who has at least two years post qualification experience in managing long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated professional with excellent clinical, organisation and communication skills.
Practice Nurse experience is essential as is a minimum of two years post-registration experience of providing nursing care to patients with diabetes. We welcome experience in other long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
The role requires resilience and the ability to be flexible and adaptable. The successful applicant will be working alongside GPs and experienced nurses to offer care, advice, support and education to patients with long term conditions. Working both independently and with our other chronic disease nurses, you will primarily deliver care to patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes (and other long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease) as well as undertaking those duties usually undertaken by a Practice Nurse.
About us
The
Three Spires Medical Practice operates from Truro Health Park and we have a
dedicated team of GPs, nurses, phlebotomists and physiotherapists caring for
over 18,000 patients. We are a learning practice, hosting GP trainees, medical
students and nursing students from the Peninsula School of Primary Care, the
University of Exeter and Plymouth University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake a range of nursing
assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs,
other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according
to Practice policies and protocols. The
post holder will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying Practice population needs.
Further information is available in the job description and person specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake a range of nursing
assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs,
other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according
to Practice policies and protocols. The
post holder will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying Practice population needs.
Further information is available in the job description and person specification document.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse specialising in diabetes, in a GP setting.
- Two or more years post registration experience in managing long-term conditions / chronic disease management at Band 6.
- High level of clinical skills include cervical cytology, family planning/women's health, immunisation and vaccination, wound management.
- Well-developed communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Good IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree qualification with full registration of NMC.
- Qualification in long-term conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and wider health economy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse specialising in diabetes, in a GP setting.
- Two or more years post registration experience in managing long-term conditions / chronic disease management at Band 6.
- High level of clinical skills include cervical cytology, family planning/women's health, immunisation and vaccination, wound management.
- Well-developed communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Good IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree qualification with full registration of NMC.
- Qualification in long-term conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and wider health economy.
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).
