New to Practice Nurse (Northern Parishes)

Out of Hours West Lancashire CIC Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a New to Practice Nurse to join their team. This role includes patient-facing duties and provides an opportunity for newly qualified nurses to develop clinical skills under guidance. Responsibilities include managing chronic conditions and performing various nursing tasks. A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required. Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centred skills are essential. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with NMC Registration.
• Eagerness to develop new skills and adapt to the responsibilities of a practice nurse.

Responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy and interpret blood results.
• Administer routine injections and vaccinations.
• Support patients with Long Term Conditions, including Diabetic Reviews.
• Perform basic ECG tests as needed.
• Carry out Dementia, Frailty and Learning Disability Reviews.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Willingness to Learn

Patient-Centred Care

Knowledge of EMIS

Education

Relevant nursing qualification and NMC Registration

Job description

New to Practice Nurse (Northern Parishes)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New to Practice Nurse in Primary Care. West Lancashire GP Federation is looking for a Practice Nurse to join Northern Parishes PCN.

As a newly qualified / new to General Practice Nurse, you will be supported through a preceptorship to build your confidence and expertise in Primary Care as you transition from training or another sector. You will work under the guidance of an experienced team including GPs and Nurses as you grow in your role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Main duties of the job

The role is patient facing providing nursing led care to patients. As you progress through your preceptorship, your role will develop and evolve to include:

• Early detection, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and other long term conditions
• Taking a lead role in managing a specific Long Term Condition, following structured mentorship and Preceptorship.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting integrated care and personalised approaches to patient care

About us

Employment will be with Out of Hours West Lancashire CICLimited (OWLS). We host roles on behalf of the three West Lancashire PrimaryCare Networks (PCNs) and their member practices.

OWLS is a small GP owned and led not-for-profit primary careorganisation run by GPs and health professionals. As a not-for-profitorganisation all the money we generate through service contracts is reinvestedin providing patient care.

We were founded in the 90s by a small group of GPs toprovide high quality out of hours services. In 2017, we became the WestLancashire GP Federation. The Federation supports and provides servicesdirectly and with partners, for West Lancashire GP practices and provides avehicle to bid for and provide primary care services.

Northern Parishes PCN brings together five GP practices, Burscough Family Practice, Lathom House, Stanley Court Surgery, Parbold Surgery and Tarleton Family Practice,with a combined list size of 29,796.

Job responsibilities

As a newly qualified / new to General Practice Registered Nurse, you will be supported through your Preceptorship, where you will receive 12 months of expert support, training, and supervision to help you grow into a confident, autonomous professional, where subject to training and sign off your work will include:

• Undertake phlebotomy and interpret blood results
• Administer routine injections and vaccinations, such as flu shots and childhood immunisations, with support from senior staff
• Support patients with Long Term Conditions including Diabetic Reviews, management and foot checks
• Perform basic ECG tests as needed, under supervision, to support patient diagnosis and monitoring.
• Perform Spirometry and FENO tests and interpret results
• Carry out Dementia, Frailty and Learning Disability Reviews
• Support patient education around lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall health and promote preventative care through health and promotion activities.
• Carry out cytology screening including smears
• Perform blood pressure checks and basic cardiovascular monitoring as part of regular patient reviews and document results in patient records

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification and NMC Registration

Skills

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively in a team, seeking support from colleagues as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Accurate documentation of patient care, treatment, and findings.
• Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to develop new skills and adapt to the responsibilities of a practice nurse.
• Patient-Centred Care: Committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care for all patients.
• Knowledge of EMIS

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.