Job summary
Are you a Practice Nurse interested in working in a long established, forward thinking and dynamic Medical Practice?You will be required to work Monday to Friday; 20 - 30 hours per week.
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
Whitworth Medical Centre is a long
established, forward thinking and dynamic GP Practice currently serving around 7,000
patients. Based in the centre of Whitworth, our purpose-built premises contain
a variety of primary care services to meet the needs of the local
population.
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 and other Practice Nurses to
support the delivery of a healthier Whitworth through listening and responding
to Patients needs.
The post holder may, in the future, be required to
attend local Network meetings and support other developing activities in the
Rossendale area.
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 and other Practice Nurses to
support the delivery of a healthier Whitworth through listening and responding
to Patients needs.
The post holder may, in the future, be required to
attend local Network meetings and support other developing activities in the
Rossendale area.
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 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.
- 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 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).
