Job summary
We are
seeking a Practice Nurse to join our nursing team and we are looking for candidates
with a general practice or community nursing background.
Experience in wound care management is essential, experience of chronic disease
management, immunisations and cervical cytology a bonus.
The
position is part time. Hours to work are from 8am to 6.30 pm, though there is
some flexibility for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities: (as qualified to do so)
- Wound care/ulcer care/doppler
- Cervical cytology
- Contraception
- Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
- Venepuncture
- Removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity.
Participate in the Management of Chronic Disease Clinics (as qualified to do so)
- Asthma clinic
- COPD Clinic
- Diabetes clinic
About us
This is
a busy department, so the successful applicant will be focused, hardworking and
motivated with excellent communication skills and a confident personality. We
are a happy and supportive team made up of 4 health care assistants and 4
nurses. A good sense of humour, a willingness to get
stuck in and the ability to be a great team player are essential.
Ledbury
Health Partnership is based in the pretty market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire which is easily accessible from Hereford,
Worcestershire or Gloucestershire. We have a growing patient list of 13,500 and
a practice team of more than 50 staff working over 3 sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: (as qualified to do so)
- Wound care/ulcer care/doppler
- Cervical cytology
- Contraception
- Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
- Venepuncture
- Removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity.
Participate in the Management of Chronic Disease Clinics (as qualified to do so)
- Asthma clinic
- COPD Clinic
- Diabetes clinic
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: (as qualified to do so)
- Wound care/ulcer care/doppler
- Cervical cytology
- Contraception
- Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
- Venepuncture
- Removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity.
Participate in the Management of Chronic Disease Clinics (as qualified to do so)
- Asthma clinic
- COPD Clinic
- Diabetes clinic
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - enhanced
- Occupational Health Clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT and admin skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Wound Care
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Travel medicine
- Doppler
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - enhanced
- Occupational Health Clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT and admin skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Wound Care
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Travel medicine
- Doppler
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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).
