Peel House Medical Practice

Practice Nurse Maternity Leave Cover

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly-motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high quality patient care, and who has the interest and energy to join with us to provide excellent standards of service for our patients. This is a 6 months maternity leave post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player who strives to deliver a high standard of care.You will have experience in general practice Nursing duties, including cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, spirometry and managing long-term conditions. It is desirable that you have good knowledge of chronic disease management including, diabetes, asthma, and COPD.A comprehensive knowledge of QOF would be an advantage but not essential.We are not an agenda for change practice, but our salaries, annual leave and sickness absence pay are competitive.

About us

We are a large forward-thinking paperless Practice of 17,000 patients, based in excellent modern purpose-built premises. We are focused on maintaining a sustainable and enjoyable work environment and strongly believe that fostering and maintaining a positive ethos and shared visions leads to high quality patient care. Our strength lies in the diversity of skills and professional interests within our team. We have a multidisciplinary, clinical team made up of Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, a range of specialised Nurses, social prescribers, health and Wellbeing coaches and a mental health practitioner. The Practice benefits from a well-structured and established management team which is led by a Practice Operations and Strategic Manager.

We require 37.5 hours a week of Practice nursing time and will consider full time and part-time application requests.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to our Nurse Manager Barbara Wright:

Email: barbara.wright8@nhs.net

Closing date for applications Sunday 7th April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date WC 15th April 2024

Surgery visits welcome by arrangement.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,500 to £40,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A2726-24-0002

Job locations

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the Practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As a Practice Nurse, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients within the boundaries of their role. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide support to their colleagues. They will engage with the practice clinical networks and work towards the RCN competency framework for Practice Nurses as part of their on-going development. They will work flexibly across the main site and branch surgery of Peel House Medical Practice where required.

Please see attached job description and person spec with full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the Practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As a Practice Nurse, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients within the boundaries of their role. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide support to their colleagues. They will engage with the practice clinical networks and work towards the RCN competency framework for Practice Nurses as part of their on-going development. They will work flexibly across the main site and branch surgery of Peel House Medical Practice where required.

Please see attached job description and person spec with full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as General Nurse
  • Member of Professional Body
  • Evidence of continuous personal development and revalidation
  • Cervical Cytology current accreditation
  • Immunisation and Vaccination current accreditation
  • Please see attached job description and person specification with full details.

Desirable

  • Please see attached job description and person specification with full details.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as General Nurse
  • Member of Professional Body
  • Evidence of continuous personal development and revalidation
  • Cervical Cytology current accreditation
  • Immunisation and Vaccination current accreditation
  • Please see attached job description and person specification with full details.

Desirable

  • Please see attached job description and person specification with full details.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ


Employer's website

https://www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ


Employer's website

https://www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ANP Nurse Manager

Barbara Wright

Barbara.wright8@nhs.net

01254964974

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,500 to £40,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A2726-24-0002

Job locations

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ


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