About this role
Job summary
Millview Medical Centre is seeking an experienced General Practice Nurse, with proven leadership skills, to join our two-site practice. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting and working collaboratively with our established nursing team.
Applicants should have broad experience in general practice nursing and a strong commitment to staff development. The person appointed will play a key role in encouraging each member of staff to reach their full potential while fostering a positive and motivated working environment.
Given the nature of the role, only nurses who are confident working in a primary care will be considered. The post is for 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Duties to include:
Long-term condition managementAsthma, COPD and Diabetes clinics/reviewsAdult and childhood vaccination and immunisation programmesTravel vaccinations and travel health adviceCervical cytology (smears) Family planning support and contraceptive reviewsHealth promotion and preventative carePhlebotomyWound care and dressings UrinalysisAs a lead nurse duties will include:
Providing day-to-day clinical leadership and supervisionManaging nursing team rotas and ensuring appropriate clinical coverSupporting staff development, mentorship and appraisalsMonitoring staff competencies and identifying training and development needsSupporting the management of staff absence and wellbeingSupporting recruitment, induction and ongoing team developmentEnsuring practice policies, procedures and protocols are followedPromoting and maintaining high standards of clinical careActing as a positive role model for the nursing teamSupporting clinical governance, compliance and quality improvementLeading on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Supporting and maintaining CQC complianceLeading audits and quality improvement projectsDeveloping and reviewing clinical policiesEnsuring nursing team compliance and standards are maintainedMaintaining accurate records and evidence gathering
About us
Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in all areas, Millview is a dispensing practice, based in the market town of Sleaford and the rural village of Heckington, with a registered population of just over 12,700 patients. Being only 5 miles apart, all staff work across both practices during any working week, and patients can access the full range of services at both demographics.
Our vision statement is to, work closely with patients, families and carers to deliver individual quality services that cater for the health needs of every patient. With this in mind, we are proud of a very cohesive community and the role we have supporting local residents. Regular meetings with the proactive PPG provide the opportunity for constructive feedback and we consider this an important part of shaping patient care.
The practice works closely with our PCN and our associated federation which means that we have a varied staff base of additional roles working in practice supporting day-to-day services. This includes physio, clinical pharmacists and a mental health prescriber. With a minor operation suite at Heckington, we are also able to offer regular surgical sessions.
We are a training practice and support both medical, nursing and paramedic students throughout the year receiving a great deal of positive feedback. The practice also encourages staff development, and many have been able to enhance their role by undertaking apprenticeships and other training courses.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and guidance to the nursing team, which comprises two Practice Nurses, a Nursing Associate, two Healthcare Support Workers and two Phlebotomists. As the practice regularly hosts both nursing and medical students, the post holder will also play an important role in supporting their learning and development and liaising with local Universities.
Acting as the clinical lead, the Lead Practice Nurse will oversee a range of key clinical areas, including cervical screening, infection prevention and control, long-term condition management, immunisations, health promotion and screening programmes. Through regular audits, monitoring and review, they will identify opportunities for improvement ensuring consistently high standards of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
As an integral part of the primary care team, the post holder will work with the rest of the management team to support the ongoing development in services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in a GP Surgery/Primary Care setting. General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme or courses completed in cervical screening, immunisations and travel health. Excellent communication. Leadership experience
Desirable
Previous infection control lead. Qualification in long term conditions- diabetes/asthma/copd
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 Millview Medical Centre
Address 1 Sleaford Road
Heckington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://millviewmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)