REPORTS TO: THEPARTNERS / ACP (Clinically)
THEPRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: 24 hours per week with some possible overtime
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primaryhealthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the practice,enhancing and developing nursing services withinthe practice.
TheNurse will be responsible for their own personaldevelopment and education including in-service training. They will recogniseand work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated bythe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Main duties of the job
The nurse will be committed to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.
Skills required but not limited to:
Chronic Disease management, Cervical Screening, Family Planning, Immunisations including childhood working within PGD guidelines
About us
Great LumleySurgery is a semi-rural practice on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street. We serve a population of approx. 5300 patients. At presentthere are 3 partners, and a Salaried GP.
Medical careat Great Lumley is centred on good teamwork and the Primary Health CareTeam. We like to look on ourselves as anintegrated team providing high quality care to the patients that we serve andare all highly motivated and dedicated towards achieving that aim. A sense of humour is essential. We like to think that general practice can befun and rewarding.
Every memberof the team is valued for their contribution and skills and we try and enhancetheir role and purpose within the practice as much as possible. There is no them and us mentality andeveryone is encouraged to participate as fully as they can. Regular meetings are held on a wide varietyof topics involving the whole team and full participation from members isencouraged.
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primaryhealthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the practice,enhancing and developing nursing services withinthe practice.
TheNurse will be responsible for their own personaldevelopment and education including in-service training. They will recogniseand work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated bythe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The nurse will be committed to improve standards ofcare and be involved in identifying practice population needs. The successful candidate will be encouragedand supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriaterole development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered nurse in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Diabetic certificate / Insulin initiation
- COPD diploma
- CHD Qualification
- Cx cytology certificate
- Family planning certificate
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year recent primary and community nursing experience
- Management of long-term conditions
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles
- Awareness of clinical information governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Knowledge and understanding of
- and trends in health care, quality
- assurance and practice
- development
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, Family planning
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- Understanding & use of clinical read codes
- Experience in using Emis Web
Other
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility of working hours
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Ability to work across boundaries
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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Practice Nurse in Chester-le-Street employer: Great Lumley Surgery
Great Lumley Surgery is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees can thrive in a supportive environment that values their contributions. The practice offers comprehensive training opportunities and encourages continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare administration.
