Job summary
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a senior
practice nurse or advanced nurse practitioner to lead and supervise a dynamic,
skilful nursing team.
This is predominantly a clinical role
managing long term conditions, alongside general nursing as required. The
management element will include organisation and supervision of the team,
training and mentoring as well as oversight of infection control and helping
prepare for CQC inspections.
Although this position is full time,
we can be flexible for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
You are passionate about nursing and making a difference every day. You are a highly visible, hands-on nurse manager with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Ideally you have a background in General Practice but we would consider those from a different background wanting a career-change, such as hospital or community nursing and we would support the necessary training.Provide high quality nursing services to the practice population
both directly and through effective leadership and supervision of the nursing
team.
About us
About us
We are a semi-rural practice with
11,000 patients. We are part of Knaresborough & Rural PCN, a network of 6
practices. We are a training practice taking both nurse and medical students as
well as GP Registrars. Our nursing team
consists of 1 senior nurse, 4 practice nurses and 3 health care assistants
operating from 2 sites (main site Boroughbridge, branch site Helperby).
With an increasing local population we
are seeking to expand and invest in our nursing team and would encourage
expressions of interest from candidates wishing to pursue a career in General Practice. We are a supportive and patient-centred
practice. We encourage personal development to learn new skills and take on new
roles. We have a strong record of staff retention with consistently positive
patient feedback and a good CQC rating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality nursing services to the practice population
both directly and through effective leadership and supervision of the nursing
team.
Provide chronic disease management clinics as part of the
provision of general medical services particularly in diabetes management.
Promote safe working practices and ensure standards and
requirements are met in respect of Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection Control
and CQC compliance.
Contribute to QOF.
Be responsible for working closely with other colleagues and
delivering regular or ad hoc vaccination/immunisation campaigns
Undertake periodic performance reviews of nursing staff and agree
personal development plans in liaison with the Partner responsible for nursing
services.
Educate and train junior colleagues, students and staff from other
disciplines as necessary
Contribute to clinical and strategy meetings to help develop the
Practice services.
The post holder will be expected to undertake such other duties
appropriate to their grade and experience as may be required from time to time
by the Partners.
Please contact us for a full Job
Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality nursing services to the practice population
both directly and through effective leadership and supervision of the nursing
team.
Provide chronic disease management clinics as part of the
provision of general medical services particularly in diabetes management.
Promote safe working practices and ensure standards and
requirements are met in respect of Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection Control
and CQC compliance.
Contribute to QOF.
Be responsible for working closely with other colleagues and
delivering regular or ad hoc vaccination/immunisation campaigns
Undertake periodic performance reviews of nursing staff and agree
personal development plans in liaison with the Partner responsible for nursing
services.
Educate and train junior colleagues, students and staff from other
disciplines as necessary
Contribute to clinical and strategy meetings to help develop the
Practice services.
The post holder will be expected to undertake such other duties
appropriate to their grade and experience as may be required from time to time
by the Partners.
Please contact us for a full Job
Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Chronic Wound Care
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Diploma in Respiratory Disease
- Certificate in Cervical Screening
- Adult & Child immunisations
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification (highly desirable)
Experience
Desirable
- You are passionate about nursing and making a difference every day. You are a highly visible, hands-on nurse manager with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Ideally you have a background in General Practice but we would consider those from a different background wanting a career-change, such as hospital or community nursing and we would support the necessary training.
Prescribing
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Chronic Wound Care
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Diploma in Respiratory Disease
- Certificate in Cervical Screening
- Adult & Child immunisations
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification (highly desirable)
Experience
Desirable
- You are passionate about nursing and making a difference every day. You are a highly visible, hands-on nurse manager with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Ideally you have a background in General Practice but we would consider those from a different background wanting a career-change, such as hospital or community nursing and we would support the necessary training.
Prescribing
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
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).
