Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Practice Nurse with
leadership skills to join our friendly, supportive team. The ideal candidate
will have experience in chronic disease management and a strong commitment to
patient care. If you are a proactive nurse who thrives in a busy primary care
setting and enjoys leading and supporting a nursing team, this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, CHD, Asthma/COPD)
- Women's Health, including cytology
- Vaccinations and childhood immunisations
- Leadership and mentorship of the nursing team
- Contribution to service development within the practice
- Working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals
About us
Low Moor Medical Practice is a modern,
purpose-built practice with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals
providing high-quality care to 10200 patients. We are actively involved with
our local LMC and are proud to be a high-achieving practice with consistently
excellent QOF results. Our facilities include enhanced services like Level 2
Diabetes and attached services such as physiotherapy and ultrasound.
We have a strong, supportive team, including
three GP partners, six salaried GPs, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and a
Nurse Prescriber, as well as daily pharmacist support. Our practice
also provides training for medical students, creating a dynamic learning
environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by clinical leads and GPs. Such tasks include:
-
Conduct chronic disease
management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.
-
Perform cervical cytology (smear
tests) and provide sexual health advice.
-
Administer vaccinations and
immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines.
-
Provide wound care, including
dressings and suture removal.
-
Conduct health checks and
screenings.
-
Urinalysis
-
Spirometry
-
Phlebotomy
-
Ear Irrigation
-
Chaperoning and assisting
patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
-
Requesting pathology tests long
term condition management
-
Following agreed clinical protocols
as appropriate
-
Processing of samples
Other tasks
will include:
-
Clean and sterilise equipment as
appropriate
-
Maintaining stock and rotating
items as required
-
Participation in health
campaigns, e.g. flu campaign
-
Maintain general tidiness and
cleanliness of nurses rooms
-
Maintaining and ordering health
promotion literature
-
At all times there will be a
need to maintain accurate records
-
Ordering of vaccination to
maintain stock levels
-
Participate in administrative
systems in the Practice
-
A duty to advise clinical leads
and the Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within range of
assigned tasks
-
Attend and participate in any
Practice meetings when required
-
Any other delegated duties
appropriate to the post
-
Undertake annual training and
demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Special
requirements of the post:
-
An understanding, acceptance and
adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
-
Ability to use own judgement,
resourcefulness and common sense
-
A commitment to maintain a high
professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of
nursing care relevant to the post
-
A commitment to ensure all
Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to
report any problems to the Practice Manager
-
A commitment to the effective
use of practice and NHS resources
-
An awareness of own limitations
and experience
-
To work in accordance with the NMC
Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice
-
To maintain revalidation
portfolio as a requirement of registration with the NMC
-
Cooperate with annual appraisal
meetings and practice development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by clinical leads and GPs. Such tasks include:
-
Conduct chronic disease
management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.
-
Perform cervical cytology (smear
tests) and provide sexual health advice.
-
Administer vaccinations and
immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines.
-
Provide wound care, including
dressings and suture removal.
-
Conduct health checks and
screenings.
-
Urinalysis
-
Spirometry
-
Phlebotomy
-
Ear Irrigation
-
Chaperoning and assisting
patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
-
Requesting pathology tests long
term condition management
-
Following agreed clinical protocols
as appropriate
-
Processing of samples
Other tasks
will include:
-
Clean and sterilise equipment as
appropriate
-
Maintaining stock and rotating
items as required
-
Participation in health
campaigns, e.g. flu campaign
-
Maintain general tidiness and
cleanliness of nurses rooms
-
Maintaining and ordering health
promotion literature
-
At all times there will be a
need to maintain accurate records
-
Ordering of vaccination to
maintain stock levels
-
Participate in administrative
systems in the Practice
-
A duty to advise clinical leads
and the Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within range of
assigned tasks
-
Attend and participate in any
Practice meetings when required
-
Any other delegated duties
appropriate to the post
-
Undertake annual training and
demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Special
requirements of the post:
-
An understanding, acceptance and
adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
-
Ability to use own judgement,
resourcefulness and common sense
-
A commitment to maintain a high
professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of
nursing care relevant to the post
-
A commitment to ensure all
Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to
report any problems to the Practice Manager
-
A commitment to the effective
use of practice and NHS resources
-
An awareness of own limitations
and experience
-
To work in accordance with the NMC
Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice
-
To maintain revalidation
portfolio as a requirement of registration with the NMC
-
Cooperate with annual appraisal
meetings and practice development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN with current NMC registration.
- Competence in chronic disease management, wound care, and immunisations.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber desirable but not essential.
- Current DBS check desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general practice nursing.
- Proficiency in managing chronic diseases.
- Women's health expertise, including cytology.
- Experience in vaccinations and childhood immunisations.
- Strong leadership and team-working abilities.
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
- IT proficiency and familiarity with SystmOne.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Polite and confident, motivated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN with current NMC registration.
- Competence in chronic disease management, wound care, and immunisations.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber desirable but not essential.
- Current DBS check desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general practice nursing.
- Proficiency in managing chronic diseases.
- Women's health expertise, including cytology.
- Experience in vaccinations and childhood immunisations.
- Strong leadership and team-working abilities.
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
- IT proficiency and familiarity with SystmOne.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Polite and confident, motivated.
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).
Additional information
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).