About this role
Job summary
To work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The Practice Nurse will undertake chronic disease management, health promotion, screening, immunisation programmes, cervical cytology, wound care, and other clinical duties to improve patient health outcomes whilst ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to deliver annual reviews to the long term condition patients, vaccinations, cervical smears, phlebotomy, stock ordering on immform. The Practice Nurse will also be involved in our Practice Delivery Agreement with our PCN to ensure we meet the specified targets and will also be involved in meeting QOF targets. The practice has a weekly clinical meeting where the Practice Nurses are expected to attend.
About us
We are a fairly large, friendly practice based near the centre of Barnsley. We have a current list size of approximately 11300 patients and are currently taking on new patients to the list. We have a reliable and friendly team of staff including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associate, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators, Nurse Coordinator, Secretaries, Receptionists and Maintenance workers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main DutiesUndertake long-term condition reviews including:DiabetesAsthmaCOPDHypertensionCardiovascular diseasePerform diabetic foot checks.Carry out cervical screening (smears) or willing to learnAdminister routine and seasonal vaccinations and immunisations.Undertake venepuncture (blood collection).Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice.Provide wound care and other general nursing services.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.About YouYou will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and experience in primary care or chronic disease management. You will be competent in immunisations, cervical cytology, venepuncture, and managing long-term conditions. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a patient-centred approach are essential.
We OfferA supportive and friendly working environment.Opportunities for professional development and training.NHS Pension Scheme.Salary based on experience.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Registered Nurse. Experience managing long-term conditions including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Experience undertaking cervical screening or willing to learn Experience administering vaccinations and immunisations. Experience in venepuncture/phlebotomy. Experience carrying out diabetic foot checks or willing to learn Experience delivering health promotion and lifestyle advice. Experience maintaining accurate clinical records.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Qualified and competent in immunisations and vaccinations. Qualified and competent in cervical cytology (smears) or willing to complete the necessary qualification
Desirable
General Practice Nursing qualification. Chronic Disease Management qualification(s). Independent Prescriber qualification. Mentorship/Supervision qualification.
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 Burleigh Medical Centre
Address Burleigh Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.burleighmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)