Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate sensitive and complex information to patients and their families

Provide empathy and reassurance

Communicate with a wide range of agencies

First level Registered Nurse

Relevant first level degree

Relevant Postgraduate study

Significant recent post-registration clinical experience

Experience and in depth knowledge of long-term condition management and the complex needs of patients and their carers

Cervical Cytology sample taking

Administration of childhood Immunisations

Experience of working autonomously

Case management skills

Experience and understanding of non-cancer palliative care

Understanding and experience of use and implementation of clinical guidelines, standards, protocols and care pathways

I.T. skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in General Practice as part of a team and being able to work on own initiative.
• Essential experience in chronic disease management as listed above.
• Essential excellent communication skills, whether it be over the telephone or face-to-face.
• I.T. literate.
• Organised.

Desirable

• Experience of working EMIS WEB is desirable, however training can be given.
• Experience of the Surgery Connect telephone system.
• Knowledge of contraception

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in a General Practice setting previously or currently.
• Registered Nurse Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Chronic Disease Management.
• Essential experience in chronic disease management including, smear sample taking, COPD reviews including spirometry, asthma reviews for adults and children, vaccinating babies and adults, the duties are varied.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care setting.
• Experience of working independently and within a team.
• Highly organised, flexible and able to prioritise effectively is vital.
• A person who is highly observant, able to assess patients and take responsibility for determining the best course of action.
• This is an important role looking after patients in our community

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rossendale Valley Medical Practice

Address

27 Manchester Road

Haslingden

BB4 5SL

Employer's website

http://rossendalevalleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)