About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Practice Nurse looking for your next opportunity?
3 days per week
We are looking for a competent, motivated nurse with the clinical skills and experience to hit the ground running, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for primary care.
General practice nursing is varied, rewarding and full of opportunities to make a real difference. From managing long-term conditions and delivering preventative care to undertaking treatment room procedures and health assessments, you'll play a vital role in keeping our patients healthy and well.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with NMC standards and practice policies.
- Undertake general treatment room duties, including wound care, dressings, injections and vaccinations.
- Support the management and review of patients with long-term conditions.
- Undertake health assessments, screening and health promotion activities.
- Provide appropriate advice and education to patients to promote health and self-management.
- Undertake cervical screening, where appropriately trained.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records.
- Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.
- Work within relevant clinical, professional and statutory guidelines.
About us
About Foundry Healthcare
Foundry Healthcare is an established, multi-site GP practice serving our local community across four sites. Although our services span several locations, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive team who work closely together to provide excellent patient care.
We are a welcoming group of people who value teamwork, collaboration and treating one another with kindness and respect. We believe that a positive working environment makes a real difference, both to our colleagues and to the patients we care for.
Joining Foundry means becoming part of a lovely team where you can feel supported, share your knowledge and make a genuine difference to our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role
The post holder will be expected to:
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in accordance with NMC standards and practice policies.
- Undertake general treatment room duties, including wound care, dressings, injections and vaccinations.
- Support the management and review of patients with long-term conditions.
- Undertake health assessments, screening and health promotion activities.
- Provide appropriate advice and education to patients to promote health and self-management.
- Undertake cervical screening, where appropriately trained.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records.
- Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.
- Work within relevant clinical, professional and statutory guidelines.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within general practice essential
Desirable
- Any additional relevant qualifications would be desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Has experience in primary care/general practice, or demonstrates a strong interest in developing a career within general practice.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
- Is organised, adaptable and able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Is committed to continuing professional development and maintaining clinical competence.
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
Foundry Healthcare Lewes
Address
Foundry Healthcare Lewes
33 High Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.foundryhealthcarelewes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)