Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a new
Practice Nurse to join our team.
The successful applicant would be
expected to provide nursing services to the practice population with evidence
based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To
ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative
and community teams. To project a positive and friendly image to our patients
and other professionals.
Successful candidates would be expected to work across both sites.
Full time or part time hours can be negotiated for the
right candidate, but may include extended hours. This is an exciting
opportunity to join a practice team dedicated to providing excellent patient
care.
Main duties of the job
Requirements include but not limited
to:
Teamwork -Expected to display
a high standard of teamwork.
Principal Responsibilities -To provide
assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice,
working in accordance with set protocols.
Professional Responsibilities -To be qualified and
a member of the NMC. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses
necessary for personal/professional development. To have the ability to work on
own initiative. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is
needed. The ability to carry out wound management, blood pressure, injections,
smears, child and adult immunisations. Sexual health, chronic disease
management. To be conversant with QOF, read coding and audits.
Administrative responsibilities- Maintain
accurate records of all consultations and treatments both written and
computerised.
In addition -Attend meetings as
appropriate, including PCN, Academic half days, primary care meetings and other
nursing requirements associated with being part of a PCN. Have due regard for
health and safety, along with confidentiality.
About us
The practice is managed by 4 GP Partners and the Practice Manager.
Additional team members are a further 3 GPs, 3 Physicians Associates and 4 members of the nursing team. There are approximately 18 administrative and reception team members. We also actively collaborate with Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group and 2 other practices as a Primary Care Network team.
The practice values each other and the skills individuals contribute to the practice both in terms of daily work schedule and the delivering of patient care.
We take part in practice based research. We are also a training practice for medical students and trainee nurses and we offer excellent support and training, the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge in a friendly learning environment, and an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in working in a well-established and growing practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Practice Nurse
Hours of Work: Part time and or Full Time
Reports to (daily operationally): Lead Nurse
Reports to: Practice Manager
Accountable to: Practice Partners
Location: The Links Medical Practice Mottingham and Downham
Length of contract: Permanent subject to satisfactory completion of
training and probationary period.
Summary
To provide nursing services to the
practice population with evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan,
implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist
between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and
friendly image to our patients and other professionals.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Practice Nurse
Hours of Work: Part time and or Full Time
Reports to (daily operationally): Lead Nurse
Reports to: Practice Manager
Accountable to: Practice Partners
Location: The Links Medical Practice Mottingham and Downham
Length of contract: Permanent subject to satisfactory completion of
training and probationary period.
Summary
To provide nursing services to the
practice population with evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan,
implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist
between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and
friendly image to our patients and other professionals.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Academic/Professional)
- Nursing Degree minimum 12 months post and registered with NMC
- Willingness to learn and acquire new skills in Post-registration studies allied to general practice
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
- Worked in General Practice environment Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS especially Primary Care.
- Understanding of computer based medical records
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of computer literacy
- Ability to work with staff of all levels in a positive, helpful and constructive manner.
- Ability to cope with change
- Health Promotion Strategy knowledge
- Audit Experience
- Uses initiative
- Negotiation consultation skills
- Manual Dexterity -Sight -Hearing -Speech
- Manual Dexterity use clinical equipment & keyboard skills Sight to read clinical documents/prescriptions Hearing (telephone and consultation) Speech (telephone and consultation)
- Special Requirements -Unsociable Hours to participate in extended hours and out of hours (including weekends), and flu clinics. Ability to be flexible
- Travelling -Driving Licence required as you will be expected to travel between surgeries, to training and meetings where necessary. In the future possibly participate in home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Academic/Professional)
- Nursing Degree minimum 12 months post and registered with NMC
- Willingness to learn and acquire new skills in Post-registration studies allied to general practice
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
- Worked in General Practice environment Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS especially Primary Care.
- Understanding of computer based medical records
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of computer literacy
- Ability to work with staff of all levels in a positive, helpful and constructive manner.
- Ability to cope with change
- Health Promotion Strategy knowledge
- Audit Experience
- Uses initiative
- Negotiation consultation skills
- Manual Dexterity -Sight -Hearing -Speech
- Manual Dexterity use clinical equipment & keyboard skills Sight to read clinical documents/prescriptions Hearing (telephone and consultation) Speech (telephone and consultation)
- Special Requirements -Unsociable Hours to participate in extended hours and out of hours (including weekends), and flu clinics. Ability to be flexible
- Travelling -Driving Licence required as you will be expected to travel between surgeries, to training and meetings where necessary. In the future possibly participate in home visits
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
