Practice Nurse

The North Leeds Medical Practice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical practice in North Leeds is seeking a practice nurse to provide exceptional patient care and support a dynamic team. Responsibilities include treatment, preventive care, and coordinating nursing services. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care and a commitment to continuous professional development. This role offers competitive salary and flexible hours in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday

Opportunity for professional development through training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new working methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to practice patients, including treatment and preventative care.
• Organize and coordinate nursing services, including vaccination and screening.

Skills

Experience in primary care

Ability to manage workload

Good time management

Flexibility

Ability to cope with distressing circumstances

Education

NMC Level 1

CVD, Respiratory + Diabetes qualifications

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are offering a practice nurse role, preferably with experience but not essential, to join a dynamic two-site practice committed to excellent patient care. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can positively contribute to the care and wellbeing of patients, adapting to change and supporting a progressive team.

We have a large team of 5 practice nurses, 4 HCA's, 13 GPs, 1 ANP, and we support nursing and medical students and GP registrars. The practice serves a 22,000+ patient population split across two sites.

There is an opportunity for a newly qualified nurse or someone new to primary care to undertake the General Practice Nurse training scheme for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

• Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, general treatment room duties, and other duties within professional competencies.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
• Participate with the lead nurse to maintain equipment stock levels relating to patient care.
• Following appropriate training, undertake collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens (including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.) and ensure the cleanliness of equipment used. Perform investigatory procedures as requested by clinicians.
• Participate in the administrative responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient0s notes on the clinical computer system.
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
• Co-operate and participate in research projects within the practice as required.

About us

Our practice covers a diverse, large area of North Leeds from Harehills to Shadwell, with a patient population of around 21,000. The practice has two purpose-built buildings, one in Harehills and the other in Moortown.

We have 5 partners, 8 salaried Doctors, 1 pharmacist, 1 pharmacy technician, 5 Practice nurses and 4 Health Care Assistants. The clinicians are supported by a management and administration team and our reception team led by two reception supervisors. All staff are required to work across both sites.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Practice Nurse

Reporting to: Lead Nurse/The Partners (clinically), Practice manager (Administratively)

Accountable to: Practice Manager

Hours of work: 37.5 hrs

Contract type: Part-Time/Full Time

Role summary: Provide care to the practice patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening, and patient education.

Location: North Leeds Medical Practice, Leeds

Annual leave: 27 days plus 8 days Bank Holiday. After 5 years service this entitlement increases to 29 days plus 8 days Bank Holiday.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job responsibilities:

• Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
• Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions, vaccination and immunisations, cervical screening, general treatment room duties and other duties as required by the practice within professional competencies.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
• Supplies and equipment treatment room and other areas
• In participation with the Lead Nurse, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
• Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc., and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used. Perform investigatory procedures requested by clinicians.
• Administrative and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team;
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient0s notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate;
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice;
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required;
• Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.
• Research projects
• Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
• Student/staff education and training
• Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all practice staff with special responsibility for nursing staff.
• Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
• Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team; experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Experience of working in primary care; experience of working in a GP practice.

Qualifications

• NMC Level 1; commitment to professional development; minimum 1 year post-registration experience; good time management; ability to manage workload; ability to work unsupervised; ability to drive to two sites; high level of self-awareness; reliability; flexibility; ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events; ability to cope with aggressive behaviours; be well motivated; work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work under pressure; willingness to learn new skills and be open to new ways of working.
• CVD, Respiratory + Diabetes qualifications; Cytology, Childhood + travel Immunisations; Independent Prescribing Qualification; Clinical Supervision experience; experience in Primary Care; Leadership Skills; IT literacy or willingness to learn; experience in implementing new protocols and clinical guidelines; experience of mentoring students.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.