Job summary
General Practice Nurse Job Description
Hours of duty:to be agreed on appointment
Responsible to: Nurse Lead
Accountable to: GP Lead
Job
summary
The post holder will be compassionate
and caring, able to work autonomously but with a great team ethos too. They
will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
within the remit of their competency and NMC The Code (2019).
Key
responsibilities: This role
is linked to the RCGP/RCN General Practice Nurse Competency Framework (2105).
Main duties of the job
Treatment room Nurse
Wound Care, ECG, Blood Pressure, Cervical Screening and Childhood immunisation.
Diabetes / Asthma/ Contraception and Ring Pessary fitting, is desirable but not essential as full training can be given.
About us
Jenner Healthcare operates 3 sites: Eye, Thorney and Whittlesey, with a patient list of c17,291. We have an established and growing team who is proud of its reputation as an excellent provider of services to our patients.
We are at the start of an exciting journey to excellence and are looking for like-minded people to help us achieve our continued ambition of providing the best healthcare services for our patients.
Our growing team currently consists of 6 Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 6 Nurse Practitioners, a team of Nurses and other clinical staff together with Reception/Administration teams, helping to deliver a variety of services to our patients.
Eye Practice is located on High St (PE6 7UX). The historic village of Eye sits on the edge of the Fens and is accessed via the A47. Peterborough is approximately 5 miles away and a short distance from the other Jenner Healthcare sites.
Thorney Practice is located on Wisbech Road (PE6 0SD). The historic village of Thorney sits approximately 8 miles east of Peterborough city centre, accessed via the A47. It is a short distance from the other Jenner Healthcare sites.
Whittlesey Practice is located on Turners Lane (PE7 1EJ). The town sits on the western edge of the Fens and is approximately 7 miles east of Peterborough on the A605. It is a short distance from the other Jenner Healthcare sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice Nurse Job Description
Hours of duty:to be agreed on appointment
Responsible to: Nurse Lead
Accountable to: GP Lead
Job
summary
The post holder will be compassionate
and caring, able to work autonomously but with a great team ethos too. They
will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
within the remit of their competency and NMC The Code (2019).
Key
responsibilities: This role
is linked to the RCGP/RCN General Practice Nurse Competency Framework (2105).
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice Nurse Job Description
Hours of duty:to be agreed on appointment
Responsible to: Nurse Lead
Accountable to: GP Lead
Job
summary
The post holder will be compassionate
and caring, able to work autonomously but with a great team ethos too. They
will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
within the remit of their competency and NMC The Code (2019).
Key
responsibilities: This role
is linked to the RCGP/RCN General Practice Nurse Competency Framework (2105).
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development
- Assess and develop risk management protocols
- Implement strategies for quality assurance and quality audit
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Computer literate
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
- Experience of Primary Care
- Car driver/clean licence
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
- Specialist qualification in long term condition management.
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process
- Experience of TPP System One clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year working in primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development
- Assess and develop risk management protocols
- Implement strategies for quality assurance and quality audit
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Computer literate
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
- Experience of Primary Care
- Car driver/clean licence
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
- Specialist qualification in long term condition management.
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process
- Experience of TPP System One clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year working in primary care.
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).
