We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, established team. You will be a qualified nurse with general practice experience or be a specialist diabetes nurse looking to move into general practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions, providing health assessments, and managing chronic illnesses, particularly diabetes, all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. About us
We are a practice consisting of 6 GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 4 Health Care Assistants, and a lovely admin team. We have around 8,900 patients. We operate from a large multi-purpose building in Eccleshill, where we also have Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Ultrasound, Epilepsy and memory clinics, and the District Midwives. We have a strong training focus in practice, training 6 GP registrars, FY2 doctors, medical students, advanced nurse practitioners, and nursing students. We are an understanding, flexible, warm, supportive multi-disciplinary team, with experienced staff that have worked with us for many years. And we are proud to have a very low staff turnover due to the friendly, professional, rewarding, and supportive environment. Job responsibilities
Job Overview: The Practice Nurse provides clinical care and support to patients under the direction of the Lead Nurse, GPs, and the Practice Manager. Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessments : Conduct health assessments, including taking medical histories, monitoring vital signs, and performing routine screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood tests, ECGs, Spirometry). Supporting the achievement of QOF targets. Chronic Disease Management : Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD, including monitoring, education, and support. Immunisation & Vaccinations : Administer routine immunisations and vaccinations to children, adults, and travellers. Health Promotion & Education : Offer advice and education on a range of topics, including smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, and general wellness. Wound Care : Provide treatment for minor injuries and wounds, including dressing changes, suture removal, and any other necessary procedures. Family Planning & Sexual Health : Offer family planning services, including contraceptive advice, STI testing, and sexual health advice. Minor Illness & Injury Treatment : Assess and treat minor ailments such as infections, skin conditions, and injuries. Medication Administration : Administer prescribed medications, injections, and other treatments as needed. Assist with Medical Procedures : Assist GPs in performing medical procedures and examinations, including taking blood samples and urine tests. Patient Record Management : Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including medical records and treatment plans, using electronic health systems. Clinical Audits : Participate in regular clinical audits to ensure high standards of care and identify areas for improvement. Team Meetings : Actively participate in the variety of practice meetings. Mentor, support and develop colleagues and students : Support the variety of students we have on placement or training in practice. Collaboration & Teamwork : Work closely with GPs, other nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to ensure effective patient care delivery. Emergency Response : Provide initial assessment and care for patients in urgent situations before the arrival of a GP or paramedics, if required. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Confident in Diabetes Management would be desirable. Nurse Prescriber would be an advantage but not essential. Skills
Good Knowledge of clinical guidelines and protocols related to primary care nursing. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and handle a varied workload. Empathy & Compassion: A caring and compassionate approach to patient care. Ability to Work Independently: Ability to make clinical decisions and manage patient care autonomously within the scope of practice. IT Proficiency: Experience of S1, familiarity with electronic health records and practice management systems. Experience
Experience with Diabetes and confident in Diabetes management. 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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You will be assessing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions, providing health assessments, and managing chronic illnesses, particularly diabetes, all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. About us
We are a practice consisting of 6 GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 4 Health Care Assistants, and a lovely admin team. We have around 8,900 patients. We operate from a large multi-purpose building in Eccleshill, where we also have Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Ultrasound, Epilepsy and memory clinics, and the District Midwives. We have a strong training focus in practice, training 6 GP registrars, FY2 doctors, medical students, advanced nurse practitioners, and nursing students. We are an understanding, flexible, warm, supportive multi-disciplinary team, with experienced staff that have worked with us for many years. And we are proud to have a very low staff turnover due to the friendly, professional, rewarding, and supportive environment. Job responsibilities
Job Overview: The Practice Nurse provides clinical care and support to patients under the direction of the Lead Nurse, GPs, and the Practice Manager. Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessments : Conduct health assessments, including taking medical histories, monitoring vital signs, and performing routine screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood tests, ECGs, Spirometry). Supporting the achievement of QOF targets. Chronic Disease Management : Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD, including monitoring, education, and support. Immunisation & Vaccinations : Administer routine immunisations and vaccinations to children, adults, and travellers. Health Promotion & Education : Offer advice and education on a range of topics, including smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, and general wellness. Wound Care : Provide treatment for minor injuries and wounds, including dressing changes, suture removal, and any other necessary procedures. Family Planning & Sexual Health : Offer family planning services, including contraceptive advice, STI testing, and sexual health advice. Minor Illness & Injury Treatment : Assess and treat minor ailments such as infections, skin conditions, and injuries. Medication Administration : Administer prescribed medications, injections, and other treatments as needed. Assist with Medical Procedures : Assist GPs in performing medical procedures and examinations, including taking blood samples and urine tests. Patient Record Management : Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including medical records and treatment plans, using electronic health systems. Clinical Audits : Participate in regular clinical audits to ensure high standards of care and identify areas for improvement. Team Meetings : Actively participate in the variety of practice meetings. Mentor, support and develop colleagues and students : Support the variety of students we have on placement or training in practice. Collaboration & Teamwork : Work closely with GPs, other nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to ensure effective patient care delivery. Emergency Response : Provide initial assessment and care for patients in urgent situations before the arrival of a GP or paramedics, if required. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Confident in Diabetes Management would be desirable. Nurse Prescriber would be an advantage but not essential. Skills
Good Knowledge of clinical guidelines and protocols related to primary care nursing. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and handle a varied workload. Empathy & Compassion: A caring and compassionate approach to patient care. Ability to Work Independently: Ability to make clinical decisions and manage patient care autonomously within the scope of practice. IT Proficiency: Experience of S1, familiarity with electronic health records and practice management systems. Experience
Experience with Diabetes and confident in Diabetes management. 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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