About this role
Job summary
We are a very friendly semi-rural dispensing SystmOne practice seeking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Primary Health Care Team at Burbage Surgery for 2 days per week.
We are a consistently high QOF achieving practice with a practice list size of 12,800 and a CQC Good rating. We are a teaching practice with a strong commitment to training and development. We also participate in Clinical Research. Our practice has undergone extensive redevelopment recently. This has provided us with a modern practice with state of the art treatment facilities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be a qualified practice nurse with post-registration experience preferably in General Practice. We will require you to be motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills. You will be required to work flexibly as part of our nursing team with a commitment to training and development.
About us
We are a friendly System One Practice looking for an enthusiastic and committed practice nurse to join our practice team for 2 days per week.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reporting to: All Doctors and Practice Manager
Overall Purpose: To provide support to the Doctors and Nursing Team in the provision of Practice Nursing within the Practice
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
Assisting and supporting the Doctors and Nurse Specialist as required
To input consultations and patient data accurately on to computer
To participate in audit as requested by the Doctors and Practice Manager
To ensure all enhanced service claims are claimed where appropriate
To attend Branch Surgeries when required
To provide cover for Community Staff if required and maintain a flexible approach
To liaise with all members of the PHCT to ensure that practice objectives are achieved
Undertake home visits if necessary and not covered by Community Staff
Supervise Medical Students and GP Registrars
Clinics
To offer care and advice to patients on appropriate clinical issues
To organise and run day to day practice nurse clinics covering all aspects of practice nursing and health promotion i.e. Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Smears, ECG, urine checks, Chaperone, Phlebotomy, Immunisation and Travel advice, New Patient Checks, Well Person Checks, Blood Pressure,
Equipment and Consumables
To carry out stock control and expiry checks on practice stocked drugs and vaccines
To monitor/replenish all nursing equipment and consumables
Other Duties
Assisting in the day to day running of the surgery including the branch surgery as required
To work in an efficient and friendly manner demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues
To attend staff team meetings to ensure personal development is maintained
To undertake training and personal development as recommended by Practice Manager/Doctors
To participate in annual appraisal and discussion on training needs
To work in an efficient and friendly manner with the rest of the practice team demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues.
To provide cover for colleagues during sickness and holidays
To work in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, Infection Control requirements and Surgery Policies
Any other duties deemed appropriate, which may arise with the development of the Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions Knowledge of health promotion strategies Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, treatment room, family planning Chronic Disease Management Diabetes, Asthma/COPD, CHD Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills Registered first level nurse Clinical supervision training and experience Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries Clean Driving Licence
Desirable
Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Management of long-term conditions Evidence of Team working Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years post-registration experience At least 1 year recent primary care nursing experience Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of audit
Desirable
Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
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 Dr W M Turner and Partners
Address Tilton Road
Burbage
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 2SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.burbagesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)