Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated hard working General Practice Nurse with minor illness experience to join our friendly GP training practice, as part of the nursing team. Providing primary care services for a population of approximately 11,700 people in Kiveton and the surronding area.
Main duties of the job
To assist in and perform care related patient care as directed by the GPs.
Responsible for attending to patients with a variety of issues who wish to be seen by a health care professional, diagnosing, treating, reviewing patients and referring as necessary, in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
It is envisaged that the post holder will expand their role in accordance with practice requirements and their scope of practice.
About us
We are a five partner practice
working with a number of salaried colleagues and a supportive,
effective and friendly practice team.
Long established
sole village practice with 11,700 patients. We use theEMIS Web clinical
system and work over two sites.
We are a training practice and part of Rother Valley South Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for attending to patients with a variety of issues who wish to be seen by a health care professional, diagnosing, treating, reviewing patients and referring as necessary, in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
It is envisaged that the post holder will expand their role in accordance with practice requirements and their scope of practice.
Chronic disease management in any of the following : Asthma, COPD, Dementia, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Hypertension or Rheumatology.
Spirometry interpretation.
Minor illness assessment and management under GP supervision.
General practice nursing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for attending to patients with a variety of issues who wish to be seen by a health care professional, diagnosing, treating, reviewing patients and referring as necessary, in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
It is envisaged that the post holder will expand their role in accordance with practice requirements and their scope of practice.
Chronic disease management in any of the following : Asthma, COPD, Dementia, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Hypertension or Rheumatology.
Spirometry interpretation.
Minor illness assessment and management under GP supervision.
General practice nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Diploma or degree in chronic disease
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working a a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience in minor illness
Desirable
- Diploma in chronic disease
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of audits
- Independent nurse prescriber
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Diploma or degree in chronic disease
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working a a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience in minor illness
Desirable
- Diploma in chronic disease
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of audits
- Independent nurse prescriber
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).