Crosby House Surgery

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a proactive, energetic and positive Registered Practice Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

You should have a flexible and adaptive approach to working and learning, we are looking for someone who is eager to develop themselves within the Practice.

You will work within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of the services. You will be expected to demonstrate clinical and communication skills to a high standard and a commitment to improving nursing practice through on-going personal and professional development.

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.

Full time 37.5 hrs/ Part time hours negotiable.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long term condition, and the provision of preventative healthcare to the practice population.

Experience in practice nursing and chronic disease management is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience chronic disease revews, smears imms

About us

Crosby House is a GP training practice in the heart of slough with a population base of 11,500. We are a two partner practice with seven salaried GPs. We look after a diverse population providing a wide variety of pathology.

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3352-24-0001

Job locations

Crosby House Surgery

91 Stoke Poges Lane

Slough

SL1 3NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

The main duties of the job

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake male, female and family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as/ or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

The main duties of the job

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake male, female and family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as/ or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Smear taker
  • Completed core Immunisation training

Desirable

  • Diabetes Course
  • Asthma Course
  • COPD Course

Experience

Essential

  • At least 12 Months post registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Smear taker
  • Completed core Immunisation training

Desirable

  • Diabetes Course
  • Asthma Course
  • COPD Course

Experience

Essential

  • At least 12 Months post registration

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

Crosby House Surgery

Address

Crosby House Surgery

91 Stoke Poges Lane

Slough

SL1 3NY


Employer's website

https://www.crosbyhousesurgery.co.uk/index.aspx?pr=K81034 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Crosby House Surgery

Address

Crosby House Surgery

91 Stoke Poges Lane

Slough

SL1 3NY


Employer's website

https://www.crosbyhousesurgery.co.uk/index.aspx?pr=K81034 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Naomi Rawlinson

naomi.rawlinson@nhs.net

01753520680

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3352-24-0001

Job locations

Crosby House Surgery

91 Stoke Poges Lane

Slough

SL1 3NY


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