practice Nurse

Modality LLP; Heath and Reach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Heath and Reach seeks a full-time Qualified Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care and assist in medical procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical leadership skills and at least 1 year of experience in general practice and community nursing. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and requires excellent communication skills to aid patient care. The organization is committed to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year general practice experience.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• At least 1 year recent community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based practice for patients presenting with chronic conditions.
• Provide preventive health care to the practice population.
• Assist in medical procedures as required.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Change-management skills

Negotiation and conflict-management skills

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Modality Partnership Leighton Road Surgery are seeking a full‑time, skilled and compassionate Qualified Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a practice nurse you will play a vital role in providing high‑quality patient care and assisting in various medical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based practice for patients presenting with chronic conditions.
• Provide preventive health care to the practice population.
• Assist in medical procedures as required.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Clinical leadership skills.
• Clinical skills in cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care and minor surgery.
• Change‑management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Negotiation and conflict‑management skills.
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
• IT skills.
• Knowledge of management of patients with chronic conditions.
• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in primary care.
• Knowledge of health‑promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of local and national health policy.
• Wider health economy awareness.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Knowledge of public health issues and ability to identify determinants of health in the local area.
• Professional approach to work, good telephone manner, strong team player and smart appearance.
• Demonstrates initiative to handle unforeseen events during a shift and flexibility towards new working practices and hours.

Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year general practice experience.
• Minimum 2 years post‑registration experience.
• At least 1 year recent community nursing experience.
• Experience of nurse‑led management of chronic conditions.
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
• Audit experience.
• Clinical supervision training and experience.

Pre‑employment Vaccinations

All new starters must provide full Hep B vaccination history, titre levels and/or booster evidence, MMR and Varicella status.

Equal Opportunities

Modality Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Vacancy Status

The Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.