Job summary
Willows Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our committed, hard-working and multi-disciplinary team of clinicians. The post holder is responsible for ensuring they delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population and accountable for nursing service delivery.
They will work closely with the Site Managers and GPs to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. As autonomous practitioners, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making.
This role will additionally allow the post holder to work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
They will also assist the CQC Registered Manager with duties relating to CQC outcomes ensuring compliance is maintained
Main duties of the job
Our Practice Nurse's assess, screen, treat and educate all sections of the community, from babies to older people. The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients in a Primary care setting, supported by a team of experienced GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Specialist Nurses and Practice Nurses.
At Willows Health, all our employees should enjoy coming to work and enjoy feeling a part of the team! We will ensure you are provided with a clinical supervisor who cares about their people and a supportive network around you.
About us
Willows Health is the largest primary care provider in Leicester with over 63 000 patients across 11 sites, with caring for the health of our patients being at the forefront of what we do.
Our mission is to revolutionise healthcare across Leicester, whilst providing quality healthcare by our expertly qualified executive team and clinicians to ensure that not only do our patients receive the right treatment, but also in a timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Assessments and Routine Screenings
Conduct comprehensive health assessments for patients, including taking blood pressure, measuring vital signs, and performing basic health screenings.
Chronic Disease Management
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Health Education and Promotion
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Provide health education and promotion to patients on topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, and exercise.
Patient Care Coordination
Documentation and Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, documenting all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Professional Development and Quality Improvement:
Cervical Screening (Pap Smears)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Assessments and Routine Screenings
Conduct comprehensive health assessments for patients, including taking blood pressure, measuring vital signs, and performing basic health screenings.
Chronic Disease Management
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Health Education and Promotion
-
Provide health education and promotion to patients on topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, and exercise.
Patient Care Coordination
Documentation and Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, documenting all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Professional Development and Quality Improvement:
Cervical Screening (Pap Smears)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing & Midwifery or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing
- Practice Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a nursing team
- Working with vulnerable patients
- Working within a team setting, and being a great team player & member
- Implementing good governance in practice
Desirable
- Working in primary care, specifically General Practice
- Using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing & Midwifery or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing
- Practice Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a nursing team
- Working with vulnerable patients
- Working within a team setting, and being a great team player & member
- Implementing good governance in practice
Desirable
- Working in primary care, specifically General Practice
- Using SystmOne
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).
