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!
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.
You will
assist the Practice Manager in leading and managing nursing resources, whilst working
closely with GPs, the admin team and other multidisciplinary team members in order
to deliver the Practice priorities.
As
an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care
delivered by the Practice, by demonstrating critical thinking and clinical
decision-making skills in the management of patient health care.
About us
The
Strand Medical Centre / Family Practice are long established, forward thinking
and dynamic GP Practices. The Practices have a strong and dedicated team who
work closely together to provide the best in quality healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of General Practice Nursing to the practice population. 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.
As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care
delivered to patients, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of
Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner to support the delivery of a healthier
Rochdale / Middleton through listening and responding to Patients needs
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of General Practice Nursing to the practice population. 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.
As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care
delivered to patients, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of
Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner to support the delivery of a healthier
Rochdale / Middleton through listening and responding to Patients needs
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
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
- Post graduate diploma or degree [Primary Care]
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 Women's 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
- Post graduate diploma or degree [Primary Care]
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 Women's 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).
