Job summary
Are you a Practice Nurse interested in working in a long established, forward thinking and dynamic Medical Practice?
We would love to hear from you.
This is a part time role - 7.5 hours per week [Monday or Friday].
Main duties of the job
The
post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective
nursing care for the Practice population. Clinically, the focus of the role is
the delivery of evidence-based practice for Patients with acute and chronic conditions,
in addition to the management and preventative nursing interventions to the
Practice population.
You
will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of
the Patients, and also in the delivery of a healthier community, by listening
and responding to Patient needs.
About us
The Birches Medical Centre is a long established,
forward thinking and dynamic GP Practice, rated as Good by the CQC. The
practice currently serves around 4,000 Patients and is located in Prestwich.
The Practice has a strong and dedicated team who work closely together to
provide the best in quality healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus
of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for Patients
presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health
care to the Practice population.
As an
autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care
delivered to the population of Bury, demonstrating critical thinking and skills
in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work
collaboratively with the General Practitioner and other Practice Nurses to
support the delivery of a healthier Bury through listening and responding to
Patients needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus
of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for Patients
presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health
care to the Practice population.
As an
autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care
delivered to the population of Bury, demonstrating critical thinking and skills
in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work
collaboratively with the General Practitioner and other Practice Nurses to
support the delivery of a healthier Bury through listening and responding to
Patients needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general Nurse.
- Current NMC Registration
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Community Nursing Specialist Qualification or Equivalent.
- Relevant Nursing Degree.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
- Experience of working within Primary Care.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
- ECGs Venepuncture New Patient and other medicals Chaperoning support Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry, CHD Womens health (cervical cytology and contraception etc.)
- Understand importance of evidence based practice.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples Travel Medicines.
- Paediatric phlebotomy Insight into public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills. Ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- IT skills.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- Self directed practitioner.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Good team worker with ability to work alone.
- Enthusiasm and self motivation.
- Flexible approach.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Smart, tidy appearance.
- Honesty, reliability and integrity.
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity.
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others Able to work across boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general Nurse.
- Current NMC Registration
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Community Nursing Specialist Qualification or Equivalent.
- Relevant Nursing Degree.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
- Experience of working within Primary Care.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
- ECGs Venepuncture New Patient and other medicals Chaperoning support Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry, CHD Womens health (cervical cytology and contraception etc.)
- Understand importance of evidence based practice.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples Travel Medicines.
- Paediatric phlebotomy Insight into public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills. Ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- IT skills.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- Self directed practitioner.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Good team worker with ability to work alone.
- Enthusiasm and self motivation.
- Flexible approach.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Smart, tidy appearance.
- Honesty, reliability and integrity.
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity.
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others Able to work across boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
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).
