About this role
Job summary
Montpelier Health is recruiting for a forward-thinking Supervisory Nurse to support the delivery of the Nursing function, focusing on excellent end-to-end patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Supervisory Practice Nurse will complete supervision where required, offering feedback to Nurses on clinical practice, and supporting Trainee Nurse Associates
Working in conjunction with the HR Manager and Operations Manager, the Supervisory Practice Nurse will provide clinical feedback to form part of the appraisal process
The Supervisory Practice Nurse will ensure that all training is completed for the Nursing team, and book GPNs onto relevant training courses
The Supervisory Practice Nurse will ensure that robust infection control processes are in place
The Supervisory Practice Nurse will oversee vaccinations and immunisations ordering
An annual stock check will be completed by the Supervisory Practice Nurse
About us
Montpelier is diverse, Montpelier is inclusive, Montpelier is collaborative, Montpelier is compassionate.
If you have a passion for delivering outstanding service to a diverse, inner-city population, then look no further than Montpelier Health, where inclusivity is encouraged and celebrated.
We believe that working collaboratively is key to offering the best possible service and you will always have a voice in being able to shape change at Montpelier. Compassionate, front line primary care is what we offer, with an ability to really make a difference and Partners who are visible, present, lead from the front and will listen to you.
If you believe in our values as much as we do, then reach out to Montpelier Health and take us up on this exciting opportunity.
Job description Job responsibilities
Meeting patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred to the nurse by a GP or other senior clinician. This will usually be in the practice, but occasional home visits will also be required for Chronic Disease Management Managing the ongoing care of patients with chronic disease (as per skillset), employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract purposes is also required Deliver specialist chronic disease clinics (as per skillset), including ongoing management, annual review and MDT discussion/presentation. Escalating to CD Lead and/or GP when necessary Deliver nurse-led clinics, including: Baby and Child Immunisation
Cervical Smears
Travel Vaccination
Flu and Covid Vaccination
Family Planning & Sexual Health
Leg Ulcer and dressings management, including dopplers
Teen Health Checks
Amending or adding to services as needs are identified
Maintaining efficient liaison with all areas of the CCG team and other agencies to assure continuity of care where necessary
Routine treatment in general clinics, including: Supply and administer medications under PGD
Warfarin monitoring
Maintaining Thyroxine register
Wound management
and other general Treatment Room skills
Person Specification
Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to work core hours Flexibility for cover Full Driving licence and car/transport Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
Desirable
Membership of a professional body
Qualifications Essential
RGN Valid NMC registration Primary Care experience Diploma in asthma, diabetes or COPD (or working towards) Evidence of own CPD Experience in audit/research Computer skills, including use of the Electronic Patient Administration System (EMIS Web preferred) Basic/advanced certificate of life support Understanding of health and safety issues
Desirable
Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice Non-medical Prescriber Teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Evidence of problem-solving and decision-making skills Self-motivated and uses initiative Excellent teamwork and communication skills Ability to train, supervise and support junior staff Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
Desirable
Ability to build effective working relationships with all practice staff Ability to manage own time and others effectively
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 Montpelier Health Centre
Address Bath Buildings
Bristol
BS6 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.montpelierhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)