About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team at Runnymede Medical Practice working 20-30 hours per week.
You will be joining an established team of 5 Nurses, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists delivering care for our 12,000 patients.
We would welcome applications from individuals with any chronic disease specialism and those with, or wishing to develop, leadership experience.
Salary & Benefits
20-30 hours per week Two sites - Old Windsor & Englefield Green Competitive salary, dependent on experience NHS Pension Scheme On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main duties of the job
As a highly valued member of the multidisciplinary workforce your duties would involve the full range of Practice Nursing duties with an emphasis on long term condition care, cervical screening and childhood immunisations.
Please see the job description below.
About us
Runnymede Medical Practice (RMP) is a well-established, forward-thinking four partner GP partnership serving patients across Old Windsor, Englefield Green and Egham.
We are a two-site training practice and have a multidisciplinary team of GPs, paramedics, nurses, phlebotomists, clinical pharmacists, musculoskeletal practitioners, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, care coordinators, and an experienced patient services team.
Our vision is to deliver compassionate community care for every patient and person at our practice. This means we are committed to treating everyone we serve the way we would wish to be treated ourselves. We highly value our staff and continue to invest in the professional development of both our clinical and non-clinical teams. Many of our team have worked for us for 25+ years and we recruit and retain new talent as we have evolved with the demands of modern general practice.
Our public and private ratings are high (google rated 4.8/5 and 4.6/5 stars; F&F consistently above 93% for Good/Very Good), we are rated Good by CQC and consistently harvest strongly positive feedback from our staff and trainees.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities;
Venesection
ECGs
Wound careInjectionsChildhood ImmunisationsTravel consultations / injectionsCervical CytologyBlood PressureINRsHealth checksHealth promotionSupport in the long-term condition management within the Practice, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiativesTeach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their conditionLead on public health campaigns e.g. flu programmeContribute to Practice targets (QOF etc), complying with relevant guidance
Support in the delivery of enhanced serviced and other service requirements
Other Responsibilities;
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC PolicyDevelop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisationEmbed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving accessSupport new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the Practice
Chaperone patients where necessarySupport the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
Work within national and local protocols
Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally
Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice
Person Specification
Clinical Skills & Experience Essential
Cervical cytology Childhood immunisations Wound management Venesection
Desirable
Chronic disease management
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Cervical Screening qualification
Desirable
General Practice Nursing Certificate
Experience Essential
Experience working within General Practice Experience of chronic disease management experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
Understanding of the current NHS landscape, specifically primary care
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters Ability to work within own scope of practice Understanding of safeguarding of adults and children Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication
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 Runnymede Medical Practice
Address Runnymede Medical Practice
Newton Court Medical Centre
Burfield Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 2QF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.runnymedemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)