About this role
Job summary
PCS has 29 Permanent hours available as a Practice Nurse.
19 hours at City Practice and 15 at Harold Street Surgery.
There may be opportunities for additional internal overtime, with the potential for an increase in contracted hours in the future.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience across a variety of primary care settings, working alongside colleagues who are passionate about providing excellent patient care.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering NHS services across Sheffield, including primary care, community services and mental health. We work in partnership with NHS organisations, GP practices and local communities to break down barriers to different types of services and bring high-quality, accessible care closer to the places people live.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, they shape how we work and how we treat one another, our values are to be innovative, open, person-centred, ambitious and empowering. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our people can develop, contribute ideas and make a meaningful difference to the patients and communities we serve.
PCS is a Disability Confident employer committed to a supportive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.
Your application is an opportunity to tell us about you. We encourage you to use your own words to describe your experience, achievements, and motivation. Whilst AI tools may be used to help structure or proofread your application, the content must be an authentic reflection of your own knowledge and experience with applications that include unedited AI-generated text such as placeholder wording, prompts or template instructions, automatically declined.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Practice Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of our friendly and supportive nursing team.
- Provide a varied range of general nursing services, including immunisations, vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care and phlebotomy.
- Support the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions, including Asthma, COPD and Diabetes.
- Carry out health assessments, screening and health promotion to support patients in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider healthcare team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with NMC standards and current clinical guidelines.
- Contribute to clinical audits, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance.
- Support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive, supportive team environment.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Please state which site you would be interested in working at, or both if that works for you.
Skills, Competencies & Behaviours.
Essential
- The ability to assess clinical information and make safe decisions.
- Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate patient records.
- Fantastic written and verbal communication.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration with a valid PIN and no restrictions
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience, ideally within Primary Care, with experience managing long-term conditions such as Asthma, COPD and Diabetes.
- Experience of immunisations, vaccinations, cervical screening and women's health, or a willingness to undertake further training.
- An understanding of evidence-based practice, current clinical guidelines and safeguarding responsibilities, including working with vulnerable patients.
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
Primary Care Sheffield
Address
City Practice
1 Mulberry Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2PJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)