Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to
join our friendly team. The post holder will be
responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to our practice
population, to deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon
supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health
prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the
general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of
policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Long Term Condition Management
Cytology
Childhood Immunisations
Vaccinations
Contraception
Assisting with Minor Surgery
Swabs, Specimens, Bloods & Blood Pressure
Infection Control Lead/Support
About us
About Us
Pelaw Medical
Practice is a well-established GP Practice, who offer outstanding care to our
patients and staff. We also work collaboratively
with our Neighbouring Practices, Community & Voluntary Sector Colleagues,
to support and deliver services to our patients in the community.
We are a GMS
Practice. Practice list size 5400 patients.
Fully computerised-EMIS Web Clinical System. High QOF/Enhanced Service
achievers. CQC Rating overall good.
The Team:
3 x GP
Partners, 3 x Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCA, Practice Manager, Admin &
Reception Team, ARR-PCN Staff.
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.
This organisation 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.
This organisation 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
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
- Family Planning Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measure
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
- Family Planning Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measure
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
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).