Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new nurse to join
our friendly and supportive team.
We
are a new multi-disciplinary team of GPs, Paramedics, ANPs, Clinical
Pharmacists, Practice Nurse, Nurse Associate, Health Care Assistants and
Physiotherapists, working collectively and innovatively to deliver primary care
to a diverse practice population. Our objective is to provide care holistically
with a focus on high quality. Equally important to this, is our commitment to supporting
one another.
You
will be forward thinking, ideally with general practice experience and have a
willingness to help shape our services for the future. We work closely with our
PCN colleagues and have excellent relationships with our ICB.
We
are flexible with hours and appreciate the need for a good work / life balance.
The practice will also support you with personal development and training
opportunities. If this position may be of interest to you, we would welcome an
informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
Duties to include general treatment room tasks,
immunisation, cervical cytology, wound care, long term conditions monitoring,
health promotion, travel health, etc.
Salary
Range:£28,500 to £42,500
About us
Osmaston Surgery is a large practice of circa 14,000 patients, situated
within Derby City Centre and is a member of Derby City North PCN. A recent CQC
rating and a new Partnership has prompted a total transformation of service
delivery and the recruitment of a diverse team of healthcare professionals. This
is an exciting time to join us and work closely with our Quality Assurance
team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for
the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using
evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post
holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled
patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of
clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion,
chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics,
as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing
and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The Osmaston Surgery must ensure
that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an
appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and
support on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for
the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using
evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post
holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled
patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of
clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion,
chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics,
as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing
and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The Osmaston Surgery must ensure
that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an
appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and
support on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Level 1
Desirable
- Previous primary care experience
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care / removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patients medicals
- Requesting pathology tests, processing results and advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management
- Spirometry
Desirable
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health area
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in destressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilise resources
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- DBS Check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a practice nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Level 1
Desirable
- Previous primary care experience
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care / removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patients medicals
- Requesting pathology tests, processing results and advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management
- Spirometry
Desirable
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health area
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in destressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilise resources
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- DBS Check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a practice nurse.
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).
