Job summary
To provide experienced practice nursing services to the practice
population(s) and leadership at site for the nursing team.
Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Lead Practice
Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance
with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
As an autonomous practitioner, the lead nurse is responsible for the
care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision
making.
They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing
their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening
activities, monitoring of long term
conditions, implementing care in the community or other settings, maintaining
clinically accurate records and running
clinics.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and
providing nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based
practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative
nursing interventions to all patients.
Referrals to community based services
Supporting and managing the health needs of women
presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Implement and participate in vaccination and
immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Advise, support and where appropriate administer
vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare
Active participation in achieving QOF, UO and
Enhanced Services targets and recall demands
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice
About us
GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care
services through six premises and so flexibility to work at the other premises
when requested is required as part of this role.
The locations of the other key GP Practices are
listed below but are not exclusive.
Other locations may be added to this list.
You may also be expected to travel to alternative
locations for training and development purposes.
Knowle Surgery, 1498 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE
Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe
Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ
Park Surgery, 278 Stratford Road, Shirley,
Solihull, B90 3AF
Tanworth Lane Surgery, 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley,
Solihull B90 4DD
Village Surgery, Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green,
Solihull, B90 4JA
Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane,
Solihull B91 2RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role
Purpose
To provide experienced practice nursing services to the practice
population(s) and leadership at site for the nursing team.
Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Lead Practice
Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance
with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
As an autonomous practitioner, the lead nurse is responsible for the
care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision
making.
They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing
their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening
activities, monitoring of long term
conditions, implementing care in the community or other settings, maintaining
clinically accurate records and running
clinics.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and
providing nurse leadership as required.
Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based
practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative
nursing interventions to all patients.
Referrals to community based services
Supporting and managing the health needs of women
presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Implement and participate in vaccination and
immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Advise, support and where appropriate administer
vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare
Active participation in achieving QOF, UO and
Enhanced Services targets and recall demands
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice
Support and encourage development of the nursing
team within GPS Healthcare
Attend GPS Nurse Team meetings
Liaise with Operational Support Team for Recalls,
QOF and Enhanced Services
Liaise with Operations team regarding new services
that Practice Nurses can be involved with and how this may be implemented
To attend regular team meetings at site
Attend external meetings as appropriate to role
and development
They will be accountable for the nursing service
delivery, providing clinical guidance and developing nursing services offered
by the practice
They will lead the nursing team to meet the needs
of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
They will co-ordinate all nursing resource,
working closely with the Site Supervisor and GPs to deliver the practice
priorities.
They will constantly strive for continuous
professional development for themselves and the nursing team. Driving forward
best practice
Role
Location
GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care
services through six premises and so flexibility to work at the other premises
when requested is required as part of this role.
The locations of the other key GP Practices are
listed below but are not exclusive.
Other locations may be added to this list.
You may also be expected to travel to alternative
locations for training and development purposes.
Knowle Surgery, 1498 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE
Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe
Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ
Park Surgery, 278 Stratford Road, Shirley,
Solihull, B90 3AF
Tanworth Lane Surgery, 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley,
Solihull B90 4DD
Village Surgery, Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green,
Solihull, B90 4JA
Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane,
Solihull B91 2RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role
Purpose
To provide experienced practice nursing services to the practice
population(s) and leadership at site for the nursing team.
Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Lead Practice
Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance
with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
As an autonomous practitioner, the lead nurse is responsible for the
care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision
making.
They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing
their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening
activities, monitoring of long term
conditions, implementing care in the community or other settings, maintaining
clinically accurate records and running
clinics.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and
providing nurse leadership as required.
Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based
practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative
nursing interventions to all patients.
Referrals to community based services
Supporting and managing the health needs of women
presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Implement and participate in vaccination and
immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Advise, support and where appropriate administer
vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare
Active participation in achieving QOF, UO and
Enhanced Services targets and recall demands
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice
Support and encourage development of the nursing
team within GPS Healthcare
Attend GPS Nurse Team meetings
Liaise with Operational Support Team for Recalls,
QOF and Enhanced Services
Liaise with Operations team regarding new services
that Practice Nurses can be involved with and how this may be implemented
To attend regular team meetings at site
Attend external meetings as appropriate to role
and development
They will be accountable for the nursing service
delivery, providing clinical guidance and developing nursing services offered
by the practice
They will lead the nursing team to meet the needs
of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
They will co-ordinate all nursing resource,
working closely with the Site Supervisor and GPs to deliver the practice
priorities.
They will constantly strive for continuous
professional development for themselves and the nursing team. Driving forward
best practice
Role
Location
GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care
services through six premises and so flexibility to work at the other premises
when requested is required as part of this role.
The locations of the other key GP Practices are
listed below but are not exclusive.
Other locations may be added to this list.
You may also be expected to travel to alternative
locations for training and development purposes.
Knowle Surgery, 1498 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE
Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe
Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ
Park Surgery, 278 Stratford Road, Shirley,
Solihull, B90 3AF
Tanworth Lane Surgery, 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley,
Solihull B90 4DD
Village Surgery, Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green,
Solihull, B90 4JA
Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane,
Solihull B91 2RA
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Management and treatment of Long Term Conditions, Leg Ulcer management, Tissue Viability
- Works autonomously within clinical capacity
- Ability to utilise clinical information as an aid to planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care
- Develops audits
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
- Qualification and experience in a long-term condition, Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Leg ulcer management, Tissue Viability
Desirable
- As Practice Nurse plus one or more of the following completed qualifications, at diploma level or above;
- Asthma
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Leg ulcer management
- Tissue Viability
- ARTP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Management and treatment of Long Term Conditions, Leg Ulcer management, Tissue Viability
- Works autonomously within clinical capacity
- Ability to utilise clinical information as an aid to planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care
- Develops audits
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
- Qualification and experience in a long-term condition, Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Leg ulcer management, Tissue Viability
Desirable
- As Practice Nurse plus one or more of the following completed qualifications, at diploma level or above;
- Asthma
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Leg ulcer management
- Tissue Viability
- ARTP
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).
