Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

Please do not apply for this vacancy if you have previously applied and been unsuccessful, thank you.

We are looking for an experienced Primary Care Nurse, newly qualified and secondary care may apply with the understanding there will be further training required, thank you.

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive registered Nurse to join our team and to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery.

The successful candidate will be working across our 3 sites with our varied Nursing Team. Primary care experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

This will be a varied role including nursing clinics.

Providing an excellent patient service and patient relationship skills, excellent communication skills, a confident manner and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes of any applicants.

Applicants should possess the appropriate qualifications:

Cervical Screening Qualification

Chronic Disease Management

Baby immunisations

Job description

Working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will support and develop the Practice nursing team in the provision of assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.

The post-holder will agree protocols and guidelines to provide nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.

The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population.
• Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team.
• Assist with management of Chronic Diseases, wound care, health screening, travel health, health screening, immunisations (Adult and Child), Cytology.
• Stock maintenance and ordering.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Confidentiality:

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health & Safety:

• The post-holder will implement and assist with a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Equality and Diversity:

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

Personal/Professional Development:

• In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Communication:

• The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Qualifications required:

• First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
• Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Cervical Screening, Chronic Disease Management, Baby Immunisations.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, attention to detail, team player.

About us

The Lordswood Group was formed in October 2008. We are a partnership of three local GP Practices covering the Harborne and Quinton areas of Birmingham with 25,000 patients. Our aim is to provide the highest possible standard of care in a convenient local setting. Lordswood Group is a member practice of Our Health Partnership.

We offer a competitive salary together with 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time).

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharon Dyer, Business Manager on 0121 426 2030