We are looking for a Lead Practice Nurse to support and nurture our large team of Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
You will be responsible for ensuring the nursing team deliver efficient services and great patient care, overseeing a quality dashboard and ensuring compliance with regulations.
You will work closely with our Head of Nursing and Quality on recruitment, Nursing team HR and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
Undertake respiratory long term condition management. Undertake diabetes long term condition management. Undertake smears. Support the nursing team (including trainee nurses) to gain competency in the above, alongside external formal learning. Infection prevention and control. Nurse appraisals and first line HR, with the support of Practice Managers. Provision of industry leading Enhanced Services, including services offered to the local PCN practices and hosted at our site. About us
We are a forward-thinking, fast-paced and ever-changing large GP Practice. Our team of around 45 people, clinical and administrative, are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. We are focused on navigating the challenges of the evolving Primary Care landscape as a collective multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive learning environment, dedicated to continuous improvement and clinical excellence. Job responsibilities
The Lead Nurse role will be responsible for overseeing the nursing team, nursing performance, recruitment and retention, in addition to conducting typical patient-facing nurse clinics. Person Specification
Experience
At least 3 years experience as a GP Practice Nurse. Working with diverse patient populations. Involvement in tackling health inequalities to improve health outcomes. Qualifications
RCN registration. Nursing degree or equivalent. Diplomas in long term condition management or other enhanced services. 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.
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Undertake respiratory long term condition management. Undertake diabetes long term condition management. Undertake smears. Support the nursing team (including trainee nurses) to gain competency in the above, alongside external formal learning. Infection prevention and control. Nurse appraisals and first line HR, with the support of Practice Managers. Provision of industry leading Enhanced Services, including services offered to the local PCN practices and hosted at our site. About us
We are a forward-thinking, fast-paced and ever-changing large GP Practice. Our team of around 45 people, clinical and administrative, are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. We are focused on navigating the challenges of the evolving Primary Care landscape as a collective multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive learning environment, dedicated to continuous improvement and clinical excellence. Job responsibilities
The Lead Nurse role will be responsible for overseeing the nursing team, nursing performance, recruitment and retention, in addition to conducting typical patient-facing nurse clinics. Person Specification
Experience
At least 3 years experience as a GP Practice Nurse. Working with diverse patient populations. Involvement in tackling health inequalities to improve health outcomes. Qualifications
RCN registration. Nursing degree or equivalent. Diplomas in long term condition management or other enhanced services. 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.
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