Job summary
We are seeking a Full-Time Practice nurse with skills in vaccinations, cytology, phlebotomy, and desirable skills in respiratory medicine and travel vaccinations.
Main duties of the job
Vaccinations,
cytology, phlebotomy,respiratory medicine, travel vaccinations. However, training and
mentorship would be provided for the right candidate.
The role is full -time and we offer flexible working.
About us
We are a GP practice, based in Didsbury, Manchester looking for an enthusiastic Practice nurse to join our existing team of nurses and HCAs with a current list size of approximately 16,000 patients.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive training practice and would welcome any expressions of interest in this particular role.
Benefits
include: 30 days annual leave per year, staff uniform and NHS Pension Scheme.
Hours will be full-time with flexibility of start and finish time -Monday- Friday
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summaryThe post holder is 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 a
long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the
practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for
the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical
decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively
within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the
delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summaryThe post holder is 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 a
long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the
practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for
the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical
decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively
within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the
delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term
- conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary
- Care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Skills
- Clinical leadership skills
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- IT skills
-
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing
- experience
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term
- conditions
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit experience
- Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Other
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term
- conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary
- Care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Skills
- Clinical leadership skills
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- IT skills
-
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing
- experience
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term
- conditions
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit experience
- Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Other
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
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).