Job summary
Salary Available on Application
22 hours a week
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated practice nurse to join our friendly supportive team at Whitchurch Medical Centre. The practice has a population of approximately 11,000 patients. The team consists of 5 Partners and 5 Sessional GP, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants. We have 4 days cover of cluster and practice pharmacist and a supportive team of cluster MSK and Primary Mental Health Liaison practitioners.
We are proud to be a research ready, a training practice for GP trainees, medical students and nursing students...The candidate must be fully registered with the NMC and must have a Registered General Nurse qualification.
High Performing QAIF with good access outcomes
Full complement of admin support staff and high staff retention
Active Patient Participation Group
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates role will involve undertaking a range of practice nurse duties please see job description and job specification for details.
Overview of your organisation
Whitchurch Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm
EMIS practice
Active in research PICRIS
Provide all enhanced services.
Placement for Year 1, 2, 3 ,4 & 5 medical students
GP training practice
About us
The Practice is situated in Whitchurch and it benefits from a range of shops and restaurants locally. Whitchurch Medical Centres team comprises of 5 GP Partners, and 5 GP assistants, 5 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants and is supported by a highly effective and friendly admin and reception team. We are proud to be a research ready, teaching practice for medical and nursing students as well as becoming a training practice in August 2020.
Whitchurch Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm
EMIS practice
Active in research PICRIS
Provide all enhanced services.
Placement for Year 1, 2, 3 ,4 & 5 medical students
GP training practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: LEAD NURSE & THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: As confirmed in written particulalrs
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Please also see attached full Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: LEAD NURSE & THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: As confirmed in written particulalrs
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Please also see attached full Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications Good standard of general education Good standard of numeracy and literacy Registered with NMC as a General Nurse Recognised qualification to diploma level or above A demonstrable commitment to professional development Working in accordance with the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working in accordance with the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
- Dealing with the public/patients.
- Working in a team Working within a GP practice or other healthcare environment
- Handling confidential records Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post Specific nursing skills / qualifications.
- Computer literate Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict professional confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary case
- Using EMIS clinical system
- Provision of IUCD and Nexplanon
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications Good standard of general education Good standard of numeracy and literacy Registered with NMC as a General Nurse Recognised qualification to diploma level or above A demonstrable commitment to professional development Working in accordance with the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working in accordance with the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
- Dealing with the public/patients.
- Working in a team Working within a GP practice or other healthcare environment
- Handling confidential records Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post Specific nursing skills / qualifications.
- Computer literate Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict professional confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary case
- Using EMIS clinical system
- Provision of IUCD and Nexplanon
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).