General Practice Nurse

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

I am thrilled to inform you about the fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team as a Practice Nurse at Wombwell Medical Centre. While a full-time commitment is preferred, we are open to discussing flexible arrangements to accommodate the right candidate.

Our practice is a bustling community of medical professionals, comprising 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 1 Clinical Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Physician Associates, 2 Health and Wellbeing Coaches, 3 Care Coordinators, 3 HCAs, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Practice Manager, 4 Administrators, 1 Reception Manager, and 9 Receptionists, as well as members from our local community services.

If you are keen to develop your nursing career within a nurturing, dynamic, and highly professional environment, look no further. Your expertise and commitment would be a gigantic asset to the extraordinary team at Wombwell Medical Centre.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in several key areas. These include:

1. Management of long-term conditions
2. Administering childhood and routine immunisations
3. Providing comprehensive and holistic patient care
4. Guiding on and administering vaccinations
5. Performing cervical cytology screenings
6. Managing wound care
7. Offering contraception advice and reviews
8. Providing travel advice and vaccinations
9. Advocating for health promotion and education

About us

We are a dynamic practice in Barnsley, led by visionary partners committed to driving positive change in healthcare. One of our partners serves as the Clinical Director for the Primary Care Network, so we are uniquely positioned to lead with shared management and clinical expertise.

Our culture is one of encouragement, support, and a relentless drive to enhance the quality of healthcare services. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a progressive team, this opportunity is for you.

Hurry and submit your CV today. We are considering applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of our innovative journey towards better healthcare for all.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. Other tasks may be required on occasion, depending on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Clinical

1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
2. To be involved in immunisation, including campaigns as required by the public health needs of the Practice population
3. To exercise knowledge and skills in chronic disease, wound assessment and management, ear care, contraception, and other clinical skills as appropriate to the role
4. To participate in infection control
5. To participate in the screening and health promotion activities of the Practice
6. To develop skills in sexual health, including cervical cytology and sexual health screening
7. To participate in chronic disease management within the Practice guidelines
8. To make referrals to, and receive referrals from, other health care professionals
9. To demonstrate a level of knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the role
10. To prescribe medications within competence and the scope of Practice

Management

1. To participate in the development of Practice philosophy, strategy, and policy
2. To be involved in the management of change within the Practice and the implementation of systems to improve patient care
3. To participate in and contribute to the clinical governance agenda of the Practice
4. To assist the Practice in achieving the Quality and Outcome Framework (GMS contract), Practice Delivery Agreement (PDA), Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) and other local and directed enhanced services.
5. To evaluate and audit care
6. To participate in multidisciplinary protocol development
7. To be responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment

Training and education

1. To contribute to the training of Medical and Nursing students, and other students and members of staff as required
2. To participate in the clinical meetings within the Practice
3. To maintain one's professional development and PDP
4. To attend study days, courses and other educational events as required by the role
5. To participate in the Practice appraisal process

Communication

1. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
2. To work with the broader nursing team in developing an integrated service for patients
3. Make referrals to other Practice team members and voluntary and statutory agencies as necessary.

Professional

1. To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice
2. To undertake professional development as required by the role
3. To undertake an annual non-medical prescribing audit.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within the Primary Care Environment
• Up-to-date training in Childhood and Adult Immunisations
• Training and experience in the management of long-term conditions
• Training and experience in contraception and sexual health including cytology
• 2 years post-registration experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to work well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Motivational interviewing skills

Qualifications

• RGN
• Current registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development appropriate to the role

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.