Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated practice nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills to join our busy and friendly team with a patient population of around 14,500 patients.
Leeds Road Practice is a forward-thinking, three site practice which offers high quality care. We are a SystmOne practice based in Harrogate and our last CQC rating was good.
Supported by a team of GP's and Associated Healthcare Practitioners you will help deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening activities. Experience of chronic disease management particularly diabetes and respiratory illnesses is an essential requirement.
The position available is for part time hours. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. Please be advised that early application is recommended due to the potential demand for the position.
Main duties of the job
Practice Nurse Experience is required, and key duties will include:
Chronic disease management of Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD. (A Diploma in Diabetes is a requirement for the position).
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by nursing staff and GP's and associated Healthcare Professionals
Cytology
Wound care / Dressing Management
Spirometry
Routine Immunisations / Childhood Immunisations
Contraception Checks
Ensuring nursing activity integrates and complements the objectives of the practice relating to the GMS contact, QOF and additional services.
To carry out all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and with regard to the various local and national policies guideline and protocols.
Support and develop.
About us
Leeds Road Practice is a forward-looking, three site practice which offers high quality care. We are a SystmOne practice based in Harrogate South.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurse Experience is required, and key duties will include:
Chronic disease management of Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD. (A Diploma in Diabetes is a requirement for the position).
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by nursing staff and GP's and associated Healthcare Professionals
Cytology
Wound care / Dressing Management
Spirometry
Routine Immunisations / Childhood Immunisations
Contraception Checks
Ensuring nursing activity integrates and complements the objectives of the practice relating to the GMS contact, QOF and additional services.
To carry out all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and with regard to the various local and national policies guideline and protocols.
Support and develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurse Experience is required, and key duties will include:
Chronic disease management of Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD. (A Diploma in Diabetes is a requirement for the position).
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by nursing staff and GP's and associated Healthcare Professionals
Cytology
Wound care / Dressing Management
Spirometry
Routine Immunisations / Childhood Immunisations
Contraception Checks
Ensuring nursing activity integrates and complements the objectives of the practice relating to the GMS contact, QOF and additional services.
To carry out all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and with regard to the various local and national policies guideline and protocols.
Support and develop.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Respiratory Diploma
- Other CDM Diploma qualifications e.g. CVD; Diabetes
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led management of other long term conditions
- Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a nursing team within primary care
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of managing diabetes
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led management of other long term conditions
- Audit experience
- Respiratory Diploma
- Other CDM Diploma qualifications e.g. CVD; Diabetes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and knowledge of SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Respiratory Diploma
- Other CDM Diploma qualifications e.g. CVD; Diabetes
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led management of other long term conditions
- Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a nursing team within primary care
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of managing diabetes
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led management of other long term conditions
- Audit experience
- Respiratory Diploma
- Other CDM Diploma qualifications e.g. CVD; Diabetes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Basic IT skills and knowledge of SystmOne
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).
