About this role
Job summary
Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in Primary Care?
At Northgate Village Surgery, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while helping to shape and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to our growing patient population.
As a valued member of our clinical team, you will play a key role in the management of long-term conditions, health promotion, screening programmes, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and preventative healthcare services. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of nursing services across the practice
At Northgate Village Surgery, our mission is to create a collaborative and rewarding experience for both patients and staff. We are committed to delivering excellent patient care while supporting our team members to develop professionally and thrive in their roles.
The practice values high quality care for our patients, therefore it is key for the candidate to have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to ensure that care is provided safely, effectively and to a high standard. This role is for 25- 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Essential skills:
Chronic disease management Adult and Childhood immunisations Wound care management Cervical cytology Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices Desirable skills:
Diabetes Management Competent in wound care and ulcer assessment and compression dressings Dopplers Travel health Taking and interpreting ECGs Pill & HRT Checks Experience with EMIS Web
About us
You would work alongside very supportive GPs, who operate an open-door policy where sharing ideas is widely encouraged, where we prioritise work life balance and at the same time strive to provide excellent patient care.
The practice is a member of the Chester Central PCN which offers our patients appointments with a Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Paramedic for home visits, dietician and Doctors..
The practice is a high achieving EMIS Web Practice and would ideally expect the successful candidate to have experience of managing QOF patients with long term conditions and acute illnesses.
If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit please speak to Julie Spinks Practice Manager on01244 564319or email [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified and registered adult and child nurse
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 Northgate Village Surgery
Address Fountains Health
Delamere Street
Chester
CH1 4DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northgatesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)