Job summary
Salary Available on Application
20 hours a week
Are you an experienced practice nurse, or a nurse in another discipline seeking to move into general practice? If so, now is the time and we would really like to hear from you with a view to joining our friendly and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
As a treatment room nurse, we would be looking to provide a full range of nursing services. Competencies including INR dosing, childhood immunisations, smear taking, complex dressings, travel vaccinations etc.
Training and development can be provided for less experienced nurses, Including an orientation/induction, supernumerary time shadowing one of our other nurses, clinical mentorship, and support from the entire Multidisciplinary team. However, experience would be advantageous.
We have two other nurses providing Chronic Disease Management, however there is potential for further training when established.
A competitive salary is offered. Work would be split between our main site and our branch site, so the ability to drive is essential.
Main duties of the job
Clinical practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well being.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known chronic condition.
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a chronic condition as appropriate.
Work autonomously and with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat chronic conditions, including non drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and healthcare service delivery.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote principles of self care.
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes, adults and children.
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on individuals health and well being.
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known chronic condition.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and encourage principles of self-care.
Assess and care for patients presenting with both complicated and uncomplicated wounds.
Advise, support, screen, implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for patients.
About us
Nant Dowlais Health Centre is an established GP Practice serving a 10,000 patient list in West Cwmbran, led by a Multidisciplinary partnership.
This is an exciting time to join Nant Dowlais Health Centre. We strive to develop our service using quality improvement methodology. The successful candidate will join our team of ANPs, NPs, Practice Nurses, and HCAs, ensuring peer support and professional development. Regular team meetings and educational sessions are also provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of effective primary health care and chronic disease management to the patients of Nant Dowlais Health Centre. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with complex and chronic conditions, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.
Reporting to the Senior Nurse, you will work collaboratively across the primary healthcare team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of healthcare and public health within primary care working within defined policy and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of effective primary health care and chronic disease management to the patients of Nant Dowlais Health Centre. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with complex and chronic conditions, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.
Reporting to the Senior Nurse, you will work collaboratively across the primary healthcare team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of healthcare and public health within primary care working within defined policy and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree level study or equivalent relevant to post.
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience within General practice setting/primary care
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification registration experience/ within primary care
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies and ability to apply to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree level study or equivalent relevant to post.
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience within General practice setting/primary care
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification registration experience/ within primary care
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies and ability to apply to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions.
- Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working autonomously
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).