Practice Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

30 days annual leave pro rata

Funded NMC membership

Funded training opportunities

Peer support and educational programme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Warrengate Practice in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team. The role is 21 hours per week across three days, with ongoing training and support from experienced GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

You will be registered with the NMC, have experience in primary care, and be willing to develop skills in long-term condition management, immunisations, venepuncture, and minor procedures. Outstanding patient care is our priority.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base in primary care.
• Experience with venepuncture, blood pressure, ECG and wound care.
• Experience and/or qualifications in vaccinations and immunisations.
• Experience in chronic disease management or willingness to train.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with SystmOne is desirable; ICE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a busy primary care setting.
• Support and supervise students and junior nursing staff.
• Assist GPs with minor procedures and wound care.
• Deliver immunisations and vaccination programmes.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate clinics.

Skills

NMC registration

Venepuncture

ECG

Wound care

Immunisations

Long-term conditions management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

Warrengate is a busy, high achieving friendly training Practice with an excellent reputation situated in the centre of Wakefield close to transport links and local amenities. The Practice list size currently stands at approximately 11,500 patients., A full job description is available but ideally the candidate would have experience, or a willingness to develop skills in : · Management of LTCs - Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD · Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs and those presenting for cervical cytology consultations · Travel advice and vaccinations · Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations · Hypertension Management · Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry · Wound care, ulcer care and Doppler assessment · Removal of Sutures · New Patient Medicals and Urinalysis · ECG recordings · Venepuncture · Ear syringing · Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician · Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings · Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs · Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate · Supporting housebound long term condition reviews and vaccination programmes such as Covid and Influenza · Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs · Participate in the support and supervision of students and junior nursing staff in clinics. Referring any concerns or development needs to their mentor or clinical service manager.
We are looking for a part time Practice Nurse, working 21 hours per week over 3 days (working days to be confirmed), who has good communication and organisational skills to join our existing friendly and supportive healthcare team. We would welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified Nurses who have knowledge of some or all the elements and would be willing to undertake further training to meet other areas of the job description., You will need to be able to work independently and efficiently to deliver a high quality of care to our patients. You will have the support and guidance of our excellent team of Practice Nurses and Advance Nurse Practitioners. Previous Primary Care experience, experience in long term conditions management, relevant qualifications, experience of the SystmOne clinical system and ICE are desirable for this role.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Membership of a professional body
• Experience and / or qualifications in venepuncture, taking and interpreting blood pressures, ECG and wound care
• Ear irrigation qualification or willingness to undertake, Post registration study in topics allied to general practice
• Basic/advanced certificate in life support
• Experience and / or qualifications in vaccinations and immunisations
• Experience in chronic disease management or a willingness to undertake training in these areas if don't already possess qualifications, Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing and the NHS
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues, Experience of working within a Primary Care setting
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues, Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
• Good team player
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
• Punctual time keeper, Flexibility for cover
• Positive role model
• Uses initiative
• Gets on well with people at all levels
• Experience in using SystmOne clinical system
  As a Practice we have around 11,500 registered patients with 4 Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 2 Advance Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant. We have a highly committed and efficient management, administrative and secretarial team. In joining our team you will benefit from :
• Social huddles through the week after morning clinic
• Weekly CPD sessions with clinical team
• Excellent care navigation
• Accredited training practice
• Dedicated pharmacy team
• Very proactive PCN with extensive ARRS roles available at the surgery: FCP, ACP, Mental health nurse, Care coordinators, Health and Well-being coaches
• Dedicated community and home visiting team for hospital avoidance
• Specialist womens and mens health clinics
• Minor surgery
• Coil and implant clinics
• Joint injections
• System one and Ardens
• Online consultations
• Onsite parking
• Competitive pay NHS pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time
• Funded NMC membership
• Funded training opportunities
• Peer support and planned educational programme for clinical staff
• Occupational sickness pay scheme
• Annual appraisal
• Outstanding Care Navigation and Secretarial Support
• Training Practice GP Registrars, FY2 Doctors, ACP trainee, Student Nurses