General Practice Nurse

NHS; Matlock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Practice Nurse to join their team for a minimum of 6 months. The role involves providing nursing services, including vaccinations and chronic disease management, with flexible hours available. Ideal candidates will hold current NMC registration and have experience in respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register with ongoing professional development.
• Experience in respiratory chronic disease management.
• Driving license and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing services including childhood immunisations, vaccinations, and health screening.
• Managing care for patients with chronic diseases and conducting health promotion advice.
• Documenting assessments and evaluating patient care outcomes.

Skills

Venepuncture

Ear syringing

Immunisation

Vaccination

Wound management

Education

RN currently on NMC register

Diploma or extensive experience in Asthma and COPD management

Contraception qualification

ARTP registration for spirometry performance and interpretation

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, high-performing team at Hannage Brook Medical Centre. The role is advertised to cover a planned absence within our current team. We are looking to recruit a candidate as soon as possible for a minimum duration of 6 months (possibly longer). The role is flexible between 15 to 20 hours per week.

Please note we will review and interview suitable candidates as applications are received, which may mean we close the advert earlier than advertised.

Options to participate in extended access clinics in the evening and Saturdays are available if additional hours are required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage respiratory services within the surgery and provide nursing services to patients, including childhood immunisations, vaccinations, and health screening.

About us

Hannage Brook Medical Centre is a friendly, high-achieving GP practice based in the lovely town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. We are rated 'outstanding' by CQC. You will be well supported by our experienced nurse team, consisting of a Lead Nurse Manager, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, and 2 Phlebotomists.

There is some flexibility in when the hours are worked.

We take great pride in and value our practice team enormously, which is reflected in the consistent high ratings from our team when asked if they would recommend Hannage Brook as a place to work. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch.

Job responsibilities

To provide general practice nursing services to patients, including:

• Assessing patient needs and providing appropriate care or treatment, either in conjunction with a GP or independently, as appropriate, according to practice policies and protocols.
• Assisting in care for patients with chronic diseases and undergoing any required training to become proficient in these areas.
• Performing a range of nursing duties such as wound care, ear syringing, venepuncture, ECG, immunisations, vaccinations, and other procedures as agreed with the practice, with appropriate training.
• Undertaking health screening procedures (e.g., cervical screening) and providing health promotion advice.
• Documenting assessments and the delivery of care.
• Evaluating outcomes of care and making necessary adjustments to individual patient care plans.
• Providing care for housebound patients with chronic diseases to the same standards as those attending the surgery.
• Playing an active role in asthma and COPD care, managing patients with support from the local Impact Plus respiratory team.

Person Specification

Desire to work at Hannage Brook

• Please clearly explain why you are attracted to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre and what qualities make you an ideal fit with our team.

Qualifications

• RN currently on NMC register
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Driving licence and own car
• Diploma or extensive experience in Asthma and COPD management
• INR accreditation
• Contraception qualification
• ARTP registration for spirometry performance and interpretation

Experience

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Experience in respiratory chronic disease management
• Awareness of current research
• Familiarity with SystmOne clinical system

Skills

• Venepuncture, ear syringing, immunisation, vaccination, cervical cytology, wound management skills
• Ability to assess, implement, and evaluate care programs
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility

Qualities

• Understanding and adherence to confidentiality
• Judgement and resourcefulness
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment
• Initiative and flexibility in working hours
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.