Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Practice Nurse Minimum 16 hrs p/w

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Job summary

Practice Nurse

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Closing Date: As Advertised

Hours: 16 minimum

Salary/Band: Band 6 equivalent

Job summary:

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our well established nursing team.

This position will be based at our Hume Street Medical Centre site in Kidderminster, but there may be an expectation to travel/work at our branch site in Cookley.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have Practce Nurse experience in a GP Surgery.

You will be able to demonstrate on your CV the ability to cope in a busy and demanding environment. The role will include wound care management, childhood immunisations, womens health and the care of patients who attend general practice. You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the all of the criteria within the person specification.

Involvement in LTCs would be beneficial.

You will need to be a qualified nurse with an up to date NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development. The Practice is supportive in on-going training and development.

Come and join our friendly and supportive Practice.

About us

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership is a successful GP practice based over 2 sites in Kidderminster. This is an exciting time to join our team as we strive to provide our community with excellent patient care.

If you want to be part of a forward thinking practice who ensures their staff are well led and where everyone is important to ensure the practice runs smoothly and effectively. Apply today to be part of our friendly, supportive team.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6 equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4949-23-0003

Job locations

Hume Street Medical Centre

Hume Street

Kidderminster

DY11 6SF


Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

1 Lea Lane

Cookley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY10 3TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a nurse who can demonstrate their skills in wound care, childhood immunisations and women's health. We seek an experienced Practice nurse with an interest in LTCs

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Experience of working autonomously

Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Experience of General Practice Nursing.

Desirable

Interest in LTCs

Interest in Mentoring/teaching

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration

Desirable

Mentor or Teaching qualification

Essential

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

ECGs

Venepuncture

Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Immunisations (routine, childhood)

Desirable

Travel medicine

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker

Effectively utilise resources

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a nurse who can demonstrate their skills in wound care, childhood immunisations and women's health. We seek an experienced Practice nurse with an interest in LTCs

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Experience of working autonomously

Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Experience of General Practice Nursing.

Desirable

Interest in LTCs

Interest in Mentoring/teaching

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration

Desirable

Mentor or Teaching qualification

Essential

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

ECGs

Venepuncture

Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Immunisations (routine, childhood)

Desirable

Travel medicine

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker

Effectively utilise resources

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • General Practice Experience
  • See Job Description

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • See Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Interest in Mentoring or Teaching qualification
  • Interest in Diabetes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • General Practice Experience
  • See Job Description

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • See Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Interest in Mentoring or Teaching qualification
  • Interest in Diabetes

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Address

Hume Street Medical Centre

Hume Street

Kidderminster

DY11 6SF


Employer's website

https://www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Address

Hume Street Medical Centre

Hume Street

Kidderminster

DY11 6SF


Employer's website

https://www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Lisa Benton

lisa.benton@nhs.net

07983017471

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6 equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4949-23-0003

Job locations

Hume Street Medical Centre

Hume Street

Kidderminster

DY11 6SF


Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

1 Lea Lane

Cookley

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY10 3TA


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