About this role
Job summary
Were looking for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive Primary Care Team based on a corporate client site across Brighton and Burgess Hill. Under the leadership of the Senior Practice Nurse and Deputy Nurse Manager you'll work on this prestigious client site and be given the time you need to care. This is a fabulous opportunity to take your experience in a different direction.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse you'll manage your own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting. These will be the clients employees.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Practice Nurse in Primary Care youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Role: Practice NurseTown: Brighton / Burgess Hill - Client SitePart-time: 18.75 hours per week (2.5 days) Tues, Thurs, FriShift times: 1/2 Day in Burgess Hill and the rest in BrightonPermanent: Salaried RoleSalary: £38,000 to £45,000 FTE
Were looking for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive Primary Care Team based on a corporate client site across Brighton and Burgess Hill. Under the leadership of the Senior Practice Nurse and Deputy Nurse Manager you'll work on this prestigious client site and be given the time you need to care. This is a fabulous opportunity to take your experience in a different direction.
Do you have a keen interest in lifestyle medicine? If so, this could be the role for you!
As a Practice Nurse you'll manage your own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting. These will be the clients employees.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll do:
Be responsible for planning and organising own workload on a day to day basis.
Work closely with GPs and nursing colleagues and members of the clients healthcare team and refer to GP when necessary
Provide a treatment service for client employees with minor injuries and illnesses including onwards referral to own GP, in-house GP or hospital emergency services as appropriate
Manage own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting.
Identify and develop a plan of care and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed professional protocols and guidelines ( PGDs) e.g. travel health, family planning
Assist with primary care audits, staff training and development.
Support the Deputy Nursing Manager with the IPC compliance throughout the service and the corporate client sites .
Play an effective part of the Infection Control team for the primary care- ensuring support for patients & colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
What youll bring:
Excellent customer care skills
Good Team player
Flexible attitude to respond to the needs of the department and business
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
A "can do" attitude
A friendly and approachable persona
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
An understanding of the requirements of private patients working in pressurised business environment
Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding
RGN and current NMC Registration
Completion of STIP course or equivalent
Experience of working with PGD's
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Practice Nurse in Primary Care youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else were committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN and current NMC Registration Completion of STIP course or equivalent Experience of working with PGD's
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address Roodlane Medical
Brighton
BN88 1NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)