About this role
Job summary
Due to a change in circumstances, this role is now being re-advertised. We are looking to expanding our team to meet the needs of our growing practice population and looking to employ an additional Registered Nurse to provide essential General Practice Nurse activity. Practice Nurse experience is desirable but consideration will be given to the right candidate and training and support provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the practice.
Responsibilities:
The post-holder will have experience or receive training to deliver the following duties:
Chronic Disease Management Cervical screening Immunisations and injections Wound care Clinical record keeping Mentoring Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners and Students. Involvement in auditing and quality control Work according to the NMC code of professional conduct. The above is not an exhaustive list of expected duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake the above. This list can be added to at yearly appraisal in keeping with service development and changing roles expected of the Practice Nurse.
About us
Loomer Medical Partnership is a large 7 site GP practice in Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent, offering GP services to approx. 35,000 patients. We have a large Nursing team which includes HCAs, Nursing Associates, Trainee Nursing Associates, General Practice Nurses, and ACPs.
What we offer:
A competitive salary.
NHS pension
A comprehensive induction programme.
5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays.
Flu vaccination
This is an excellent opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly nursing team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For further details please contact Louise Scott, Associate Partner, [email protected]
Telephone 0300 365 0038
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A suitably qualified and registered Nurse, eligible to work in the UK
Experience Essential
Clinical skills ideally cervical cytology, immunisation, although training can be provided Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal I.T. skills we use Systmone software (training will be given)
DBS Essential
Ability to pass an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Loomer Road Surgery
Address Loomer Road Surgery
Loomer Road
Newcastle
Staffordshire
ST5 7JS
Employer's website http://www.loomermedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)