Job summary
Were looking for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our supportive Primary Care Team based in Central London. Under the leadership of the Head of Nursing you'll work in prestigious locations and be given the time you need to care.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Identify and develop a plan of care and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed professional protocols and guidelines (including prescription of non-prescription drugs following PGDs) e.g. travel health, family planning
- Be responsible for planning and organising your own workload on a day to day basis and longer term.
- Provide a treatment service for client employees with minor injuries and illnesses including onwards referral to own GP, in-house GP or hospital emergency services as appropriate
- Play an effective part of the Infection Control team
- Follow company policies, procedures and protocols and keep up to date with quality systems, standards and guidelines.
- Monitor the quality of work in own area and alert others to quality issues.
- Maintain high standards of communication with patients and clinical team.
- Maintain high standards for professional record keeping within the nursing team
- Maintain confidentiality of information while communicating, consistent with legislation and employers policies.
- Manage own work load within broad guidelines according to demands on the service.
- Support the Head of Nursing with the primary care audits, vital voices, staff training and development.
- Oversee training of the Nursing Team, encourage and organise attendance to relevant recognised courses, ensure all competencies are up to date and that all members of the team are compliant with mandatory and relevant clinical training.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Practice Nurse in Primary Care you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Date posted
27 June 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0115-24-0066
Job locations
58 New Broad Street
London
EC2M 1JJ
Employer details
Employer name
HCA Healthcare UK
Address
58 New Broad Street
London
EC2M 1JJ
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Primary Care
Alison March
alison.march@hcahealthcare.co.uk
07525456475
