Job summary
We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the
Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice
within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices
with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes.
The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices, providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate to his/her level of experience.
The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000. To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to:
• Treatment room duties
• Minor surgery
• Health screening and promotion
• Cervical Sampling
• Family Planning and Sexual Health
• Immunisation and Travel Health
• Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics, supporting self- management through to management of people with complex co-morbidities
• Mental Health Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their assigned cluster locality to: - Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills.
About us
The CSNP is a Primary Care developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care.
It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements and the scheme reserves the right to do so. Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the duration of the 2.5 year post. An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. About The Post - We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the
Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). The CSNP is a Primary Care
developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year
individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to
gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care.
Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice
within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices
with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes.
The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills
working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices,
providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate
to his/her level of experience. The role requires an enthusiastic and committed individual who is prepared to be flexible
and adaptable enough to work with diverse patient groups in a range of primary and
community settings.
This post will be developed to a position where the post holder is able to act autonomously
to look after patients with multiple comorbidities and be able to work across settings both
in practice and the patient’s own home to deliver that care.
2. About the cluster -
The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a
combined patient list size of circa 30,000.
It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the
duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements
and the scheme reserves the right to do so.
Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each
PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the
duration of the 2.5 year post.
An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with
clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme.
3. Knowledge, skills, qualities and experience -
• Nursing Degree
• Registered General Nurse – Adult
• Valid in date NMC registration
• Two years post registration experience
• Ambitious to develop as a primary care nurse with an extended range of competencies
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Autonomous and team worker
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Flexible/adaptable
• Self-motivation and self-direction
4. Key tasks and responsibilities - To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate
to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to:
• Treatment room duties
• Minor surgery
• Health screening and promotion
• Cervical Sampling
• Family Planning and Sexual Health
• Immunisation and Travel Health
• Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics,
supporting self- management through to management of people with
complex co-morbidities
• Mental Health
Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their
assigned cluster locality to:
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual
patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills.
• Ensure effective communication with practice nurse colleagues and practice teams.
• Contribute to achievement of national and local health screening and disease
prevention quality standards and targets.
• Promote and support provision of high quality, effective, evidence based care and
treatment to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to the collection and collation of data sets to evidence the quality and
productivity of the services delivered in general practice.
The post holder will be required to:
• Develop continuously to meet the needs of a demanding primary care role.
Protected time will be allocated for course attendance but home study will also be
required.
• Expand their portfolio of skills over the programme period and continuously
increase their scope of practice within an unsupervised autonomous clinical role.
• Be a proactive advocate for the Career Start Practice Nurse Scheme working with
their nurse mentor and scheme co-ordinator to continuously develop the scheme
for themselves and future cohorts.
• Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Be an ambassador for practice cluster working by demonstrating flexibility and
adaptability to be a pro-active member of more than one primary health care team.
5. Constitution, policies and procedures - All individuals must adhere to the NHS Constitution at all times, ensuring probity and
accountability in the day to day running of the service and open and transparent decision
making in line with your duty of candour.
Individuals also have a responsibility to make themselves aware of all relevant
organisational policies and procedures
6. Health and Safety - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with all current Health and Safety legislation and
organisation policy, and to attend/complete any statutory and mandatory training
requirements so as to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
7. Equality and Diversity - Individuals have a responsibility to act in ways that support equality and value diversity and
treat everyone with whom they come into contact with dignity and respect.
8. Infection control -
Individuals have a responsibility to comply with infection control policies and to attend any
appropriate training to comply with local and national directives.
9. Safeguarding -
All individuals have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting adults and children from
abuse, regardless of the setting in which the care takes place. Individuals must be aware of
relevant policies in relation to safeguarding and must take part in training to maintain their
skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. About The Post - We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the
Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). The CSNP is a Primary Care
developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year
individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to
gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care.
Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice
within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices
with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes.
The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills
working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices,
providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate
to his/her level of experience. The role requires an enthusiastic and committed individual who is prepared to be flexible
and adaptable enough to work with diverse patient groups in a range of primary and
community settings.
This post will be developed to a position where the post holder is able to act autonomously
to look after patients with multiple comorbidities and be able to work across settings both
in practice and the patient’s own home to deliver that care.
2. About the cluster -
The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a
combined patient list size of circa 30,000.
It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the
duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements
and the scheme reserves the right to do so.
Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each
PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the
duration of the 2.5 year post.
An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with
clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme.
3. Knowledge, skills, qualities and experience -
• Nursing Degree
• Registered General Nurse – Adult
• Valid in date NMC registration
• Two years post registration experience
• Ambitious to develop as a primary care nurse with an extended range of competencies
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Autonomous and team worker
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Flexible/adaptable
• Self-motivation and self-direction
4. Key tasks and responsibilities - To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate
to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to:
• Treatment room duties
• Minor surgery
• Health screening and promotion
• Cervical Sampling
• Family Planning and Sexual Health
• Immunisation and Travel Health
• Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics,
supporting self- management through to management of people with
complex co-morbidities
• Mental Health
Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their
assigned cluster locality to:
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual
patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills.
• Ensure effective communication with practice nurse colleagues and practice teams.
• Contribute to achievement of national and local health screening and disease
prevention quality standards and targets.
• Promote and support provision of high quality, effective, evidence based care and
treatment to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to the collection and collation of data sets to evidence the quality and
productivity of the services delivered in general practice.
The post holder will be required to:
• Develop continuously to meet the needs of a demanding primary care role.
Protected time will be allocated for course attendance but home study will also be
required.
• Expand their portfolio of skills over the programme period and continuously
increase their scope of practice within an unsupervised autonomous clinical role.
• Be a proactive advocate for the Career Start Practice Nurse Scheme working with
their nurse mentor and scheme co-ordinator to continuously develop the scheme
for themselves and future cohorts.
• Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Be an ambassador for practice cluster working by demonstrating flexibility and
adaptability to be a pro-active member of more than one primary health care team.
5. Constitution, policies and procedures - All individuals must adhere to the NHS Constitution at all times, ensuring probity and
accountability in the day to day running of the service and open and transparent decision
making in line with your duty of candour.
Individuals also have a responsibility to make themselves aware of all relevant
organisational policies and procedures
6. Health and Safety - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with all current Health and Safety legislation and
organisation policy, and to attend/complete any statutory and mandatory training
requirements so as to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
7. Equality and Diversity - Individuals have a responsibility to act in ways that support equality and value diversity and
treat everyone with whom they come into contact with dignity and respect.
8. Infection control -
Individuals have a responsibility to comply with infection control policies and to attend any
appropriate training to comply with local and national directives.
9. Safeguarding -
All individuals have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting adults and children from
abuse, regardless of the setting in which the care takes place. Individuals must be aware of
relevant policies in relation to safeguarding and must take part in training to maintain their
skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree.
- Registered General Nurse Adult.
- Evidence of recent professional development.
- Valid NMC Registration.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Ambition to develop role in primary care.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Autonomous and team worker.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Flexible/adaptable.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Able to travel independently across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Health Promotion Module.
- IM&T skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
- Clinical Governance awareness.
Experience
Desirable
- Clinical audit with a minimum of two years post registration experience in an acute setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree.
- Registered General Nurse Adult.
- Evidence of recent professional development.
- Valid NMC Registration.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Ambition to develop role in primary care.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Autonomous and team worker.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Flexible/adaptable.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Able to travel independently across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Health Promotion Module.
- IM&T skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
- Clinical Governance awareness.
Experience
Desirable
- Clinical audit with a minimum of two years post registration experience in an acute setting.
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).
