General Practice Nurse

Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in Hinckley seeks a dedicated Practice Nurse for a fixed term to support patient care and clinical procedures during a long-term illness period. The ideal candidate should be NMC registered, experienced in primary care, and skilled in managing long-term conditions like COPD or diabetes. Competitive benefits include pension, sick pay, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience of working in primary care.
• Skilled in management of patients with long-term conditions e.g. COPD or diabetes.
• Knowledge of QOF.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, conducting health assessments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients on health management and disease prevention.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Management of long-term conditions

Health promotion strategies

Clinical procedures

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. This role is for a fixed term and is to support the practice during a period of long term sickness and phased return to work.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring the smooth operation of our practice. This position requires a strong commitment to patient welfare and an understanding of medical practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including conducting health assessments.
• Health-promotion and well-being, including the management and treatment of long-term conditions.
• Assist in the administration of vaccinations, injections, and other medical treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Review medication for effectiveness as well as supporting adherence to the prescribed treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients on health management, disease prevention, and wellness practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance clinical skills.
• Supporting with QOF targets

About Us

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance is a GP Federation that supports 12 GP practices across the Hinckley and Bosworth locality, which form 3 Primary Care Networks.

We employ in excess of 45 PCN staff across a number of clinical grades, and continue to grow. At The Centre Surgery, we currently employ in excess of 15 people with several more due to join the practice in the coming months.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave, further enhanced by NHS length of service
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Jury Service Pay
• Reimbursement for professional registration
• Reimbursement for professional indemnity

Person Specification

Essential

• NMC Registration (required)
• Experience of working in primary care
• Skilled in management of patients with long term conditions e.g. COPD or diabetes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of QOF

Due to the nature of the role, we are ideally looking for an applicant that has training and experience in respiratory/spirometry.

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.