About this role
Job summary
This is an unusual opportunity to join a mature and well developed Primary Care Network (PCN) in an adapted split role. We are seeking a qualified nurse (ideally with some kind of primary care experience) to be employed by West Leeds PCN but mainly deployed at Manor Park Surgery, one of our member practices. The successful applicant would work for 80% of their working week at Manor Park doing the practice work they require; the remaining 20% will be PCN work which will cover all of our 6 member practices. This role will be varied and interesting and will require moving around between all of our member practices. Therefore, a driving licence and access to a car will be crucial. Please see further down for the types of task we need undertaking
Main duties of the job
The workflow elements of this role will be predominantly as you would expect from a practice based nurse but with the added variety of some PCN work. Please see the uploaded job description for more information about the responsibilities of the role
About us
West Leeds Primary Care Network (PCN) has a significant workforce of around 60 people in varying clinical disciplines. The PCN already employs several specialist nurses who work at scale on a pro-rated basis across all of our six member practices. Manor Park Surgery, the main base for this role has GP partners, a nursing and HCA team plus a full administrative team on site to help you bed in to this slightly unusual role. Please see the websites for both practices further down this advertisement.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities and duties
Long term condition monitoring and care
Travel vaccinations
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self-care. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where possible. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions within your sphere of competence. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and encourage principles of self-care. Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds and leg ulcers operating within your sphere of competence. Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad. Promote and deliver evidence-based ear care for patients
Additional nursing duties as dictated by the needs of the wider PCN network such as immunisations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered / holding a Nursing Diploma or Degree GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
Desirable
Independent prescriber Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
Experience Essential
Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
Desirable
Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
Experience Essential
Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
Desirable
Please see uploaded job description document for full specifications
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 West Leeds Primary Care Network
Address Manor House
23 Robin Lane
Pudsey
LS28 7BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westleedspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)