About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking nurse to join our current friendly nursing team. We are a small practice of around 3600 patients, striving to provide excellent standards.
We are looking for a candidate with previous practice nurse experience.
Full or part time applicants will be considered.
Occasional weekend work required.
Salary based on previous experience.
Albert Road Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of South Tyneside GP Practices.
There may be a need to work across our other sites based in South Tyneside.
The job is STHC Payscale E, which equates to £38,032 - £45,965 per annum
Main duties of the job
General nursing duties including:
Chronic Disease Management Contraception Cervical Screening Immunisations Inc. children and travel Health Screening Infection control Wound care QOF managementSpirometry
About us
We are a friendly surgery, based in Jarrow, near to transport links. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and experience at the heart of our practice.
We aim to provide a supportive environment for learning and training, with staff well-being as high priority.
We are a well-established surgery and our team consists of:-
2 Salaried GPs Nurse Practitioner Practice Nurse 1 Nurse Associate 1 HCA
Team of 7 reception/admin staff Practice Manager
Job description Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Albert Road Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Full NMC registration experience in chronic disease management.
Desirable
Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family Planning Qualification prescribing
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a GP Practice Primary Care Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
Independent/ supplementary prescriber Interest in women health/ contraception/HRT with accredited qualifications
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 South Tyneside Health Collaboration
Address Albert Road Surgery
118 Albert Road
Jarrow
Tyne And Wear
NE32 5AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thesthc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)