About this role
Job summary
There are 2 posts available:
- 1.00 WTE substantive
- 0.80 WTE FTC maternity leave
Tieve Tara Medical Centre which is part of Spectrum Community Health CIC, are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursing team. We are a busy surgery with approximately 5,500 patients so an adaptable approach is needed.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with a caring nature who will provide and maintain a professional manner and a high standard of nursing care for our patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Practice Nurses with good communication skills, and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job Ideally the successful applicant will be qualified to undertake chronic disease management (Diabetes, and/or COPD and Asthma), travel health, women's health and all general treatment room tasks. We would be supportive of any training requirements.
Applicants must be a fully qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) and have a valid NMC number.
General Treatment Room duties Smear Taker Wound Knowledge (including Doppler and Compression) Childhood Immunisations Travel Immunisations
The flexibility to be able to cover sick/annual leave at times if required.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension Time for you day (additional day off) Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description, per job specificationwhich covers these Routine Responsibilities
Management of Chronic Disease:
Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans: agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
Checking compliance with the adherence to appropriate treatments using a holisticpatient-centred approach.
Recognising abnormalities
Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes asappropriate.
Health Promotion:
Provide patients with comprehensive information about potential health risks andchronic disease, using education, discussion and appropriate literature, to promoteunderstanding of lifestyle issues, in particular smoking cessation, healthy eatingand regular exercise.
Patient Health Checks:
Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems orpotential health problems are identified
Health screening:
Provide in depth monitoring and advice as appropriate and work with the patient indeciding on management plans.
Travel Health:
Undertaking a pre-travel risk assessment using the information the patient has provided on their travel form prior to their appointment. Identifying problems Administering travel vaccinations as appropriate, using either a valid Patient Group Directive or Patient Specific Directive according to the current guidelines. Providing patients with evidence based up to date information with regard to anygiven destination and advice associated with any potential health risks.
Family Planning:
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive family planning service includingemergency contraception and sexual health advice and screening.
Cytology:
Undertake cervical smears following the Practice and national guidelines. Keep a personal record of smears taken for audit and where necessary follow up.
Pathological Specimens and Investigatory Procedures:
Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Pathology Results: Address pathology results at the request of the GPs acting as directed by the documentation attached to the request. Discuss blood results with patients in the context of relevant LTC e.g.HbA1c Address cytology results, documenting these results in the patient notes and in the individual smear-taker logbook to allow personal audit of results and follow up of abnormal smears.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Recognised Diploma Qualifications for Long Term Conditions Manage-ment (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes) Cytology and Family Planning Implant fitting
Desirable
Mentor qualification Recognised Infection Control Qualifi-cation Prescribing qualification Leadership qualification/course
Knowledge Essential
Experience of Nurse led clinics Experience in contacting and discussing test results with patients Significant experience( min 3 years) at Band 5 (or equivalent level) in relevant primary care or community-based environment Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing and the NHS. Interest and basic knowledge in all long-term conditions with in-depth knowledge in at least one area. Demonstrate an understanding of audit with experience of undertaking regular audits. Experience of compiling procedures and clinical guidelines
Skills Essential
Computer literate, able to use Elec-tronic Patient Records and type ef-fectively. Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written. Evidence of problem solving and decision-making skills Good team player Negotiation and conflict manage-ment skills Skills as needed for patient care
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).
Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address Tieve Tara Medical Centre
Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Park Dale
Castleford
WF10 2QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)