About this role
Job summary
You will be an experienced Practice Nurse who is passionate about supporting patients living with a long-term condition.
This is a varied and interesting role, with hours available to suit successful applicant.
As a valued member of the Practice, you will work collaboratively alongside GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient centred care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Practice Nurse looking to develop their career within a dynamic, fast-paced primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
Providing primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment, you will play a key role in the management of patients with long-term conditions across the Practice population.
This includes:
Health screening including asthma reviews, diabetic reviews, cervical screeningOn-going health education, advice and support for patients with long-term conditionsUse of recall and reminder systems and referral, as appropriate, to national screening programmesDelivery of immunisation programmesProvision of primary care nursing services within the scope of practice (e.g. smears, injections, dressings, diabetic and asthma reviews)Delivering pro-active, patient-centred care, support and education we are committed to:
Continuity of careLooking after each other as well as our patientsSupporting future nurses and GPs through hosted placementsMaintaining strong patient satisfaction ratingsA minimum of two years post-registration experience as a Practice Nurse providing care to patients with long-term conditions.
About us
Based at Truro Health Park, we look after over 18000 patients in Truro (Cornwall) and the surrounding area.
You will be part of a dedicated team of GPs, paramedic practitioners, nurses, HCAs and physiotherapists.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to Practice policies and protocols.You will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying Practice population needs.Further information is available in the job description and person specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing degree qualification with full registration of NMC. Qualification in long-term conditions.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
Desirable
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and wider health economy.
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Practice Nurse. Post registration experience in managing long-term conditions e.g diabetes, preferably at Band 6 or equivalent. High level of clinical skills include cervical cytology, family planning/women's health, immunisation and vaccination, wound management. Well-developed communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Good IT skills.
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 The Three Spires Medical Practice
Address Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.threespiresmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)