About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a general practice nurse to cover 12 months maternity leave with the potential to expand in to a permanent role for the right person. We are a semi rural, patient centred family practice with a steadily growing population, currently 7200 patients.
We are looking for 30 hours per week over 4 days - we are flexible on which 4 days.
Main duties of the job
- To work within our nursing team delivering patient care for chronic disease illnesses.
- Supporting patients with long term conditions
- To delivery vaccinations and immunisations
- Pateint wound care
- NHS Health checks
- ECGs
This list is not exhaustive and duties may involve other areas within the nursing remit. All whilst working within best practice and infection control boundries. System1 knowledge preferable.
About us
We are a four partner general practice, serving a stable village community of 7,100 patients. We pride ourselves on providing a traditional family practice. We work closely as a team to provide continuity of care and are committed to training future General Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation and processes for the effective management of patients with long term conditions using evidence based practice including care for the elderly and the housebound.
Working as a member of the nursing team, ensuring nursing services are delivered effectivley to the entitled population and providing support and advice to other members of the practice when needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Chronic disease management
- Immunisations (routine, childhoods and travel)
- Cervical smear taker
- Wound care / removal or sutures and staples
- ECG's
Experience
Essential
- Must have worked within a General Practice previously
Desirable
- System1 knowledge preferable
- An understandng of QOF and DQT templates and recording
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
Grange Park Surgery
Address
Grange Park Surgery
Grange Road
Burley in Wharfedale
West Yorkshire
LS29 7HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.grangeparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)