Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive clinical team at Riverside Medical Practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse who enjoys working within primary care and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our growing patient population of over 11,500 patients.

The Practice Nurse is an integral member of the Primary Healthcare Team and will provide a comprehensive range of nursing services to patients within the Practice. Working closely with GPs, Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is confident in independently managing chronic disease clinics and undertaking cervical cytology. These are essential requirements for the role.

The main duties of the post include the independent management of chronic disease clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension, ensuring patients receive evidence-based care in accordance with current clinical guidelines. The successful candidate will also undertake cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, wound care and dressings, ECGs, NHS Health Checks.

The post holder will provide preventative healthcare advice and support patients in making informed lifestyle choices to improve their health and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high standards of care whilst maintaining a patient-focused approach at all times.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records using SystmOne and will ensure all clinical documentation is completed in accordance with professional and organisational standards. They will participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities where appropriate.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have previous experience working within General Practice. Experience of independently managing chronic disease clinics and undertaking cervical cytology is essential. Experience of using SystmOne would be advantageous but is not essential.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment within a modern, recently refurbished practice. Full-time hours are preferred, although part-time applications will be considered for the right candidate. Salary is between £18.00 and £25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and on-site parking.

The post holder will be expected to maintain professional registration and participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and mandatory training requirements. They will comply with all Practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, information governance and equality and diversity.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be amended following consultation with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the Practice and the services provided to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within General Practice
• Experience of independently managing chronic disease clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension
• Experience of undertaking cervical cytology (smear tests)
• Experience of delivering childhood and adult immunisations
• Experience of health promotion and preventative healthcare
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience of NHS Health Checks
• Experience of travel vaccinations
• Experience of family planning and contraceptive 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Riverside Medical Practice

Address

Riverside Medical Practice

48 Worthing Road

Horsham

West Sussex

RH12 1UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.riversidemedicalhorsham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the full Job Description for the Role of Healthy Lives Advisor for the Shrewsbury PCN.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Evidence of working within a team setting.
• Experience of working in a role that requires a high degree of autonomy.

Desirable

• NVQ Level III (health and social care) or equivalent.
• Formal training in working with long term conditions.
• Experience of delivering NHS health checks.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in primary care.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• High level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships quickly.
• Ability to actively listen, empathise and provide personalised support in a non-judgmental way, to inspire trust and confidence.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise under own initiative.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, punctual and confident.

Desirable

• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and seek support and guidance when appropriate.
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety.
• IT skills including use of email communication and generic software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Primary Care and how it operates.
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and the Network Contract DES specifications.
• Understanding of healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and the broader health issues affecting the population including nutrition, smoking cessation, physical activity and alcohol.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local community, including local services and how others might use them.

Other

Essential

• Meet DBS standards and criminal records check.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
• Access to own transport / full clean driving licence.
• Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network

Address

Morgan Place

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.shrewsburypcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)