Practice Nurse

Jorvik Gillygate Practice; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Cycle to Work

Training practice

Collaborative team

Cycle to Work / Bike2Work scheme

Job summary

Jorvik Gillygate Practice in York is seeking a motivated and capable Practice Nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care across our three York sites.

We welcome applicants with experience in wound care, immunisations and chronic disease management, with training available where needed; you will work closely with the Lead Nurse, GP team and wider clinical staff to deliver comprehensive nursing services and carry out routine responsibilities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in wound care, including ulcer care.
• Experience in routine immunisations.
• Experience in childhood immunisations.
• Competence in removal of sutures.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Wound care, ulcer management and Doppler assessment.
• Cervical cytology and immunisations.
• Chronic disease management and reviews.
• Diabetes and cardiovascular disease management.
• Travel health and women's health duties.
• Venepuncture, ECGs and sample collection.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and follow-ups.

Skills

NMC registration

Wound care

Immunisations

Sutures removal

Chronic disease management

Education

Job description

Job summary

Jorvik Gillygate Practice is looking for a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a busy and supportive primary care team.

We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in wound care, immunisations and chronic disease management, although training and development will be available in areas where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of practice nursing services and work closely with our Lead Nurse, GP team and wider clinical team.

About us

Jorvik Gillygate Practice is a large, well-established and forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 27,000 patients across three York sites Jorvik Gillygate, South Bank and East Parade.

Our main surgery is situated within York's historic city walls, close to local shops, amenities and excellent transport links.

We have a large and experienced multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, care coordinators, social prescribers and an experienced administrative team.

We are also a training practice and are committed to supporting staff development, learning and progression.

What we offer

• Supportive and experienced nursing and clinical team
• Opportunities for professional development and further training
• Support to develop clinical areas of interest
• A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Cycle to Work / Bike2Work scheme
• The opportunity to work within a large and established training practice

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of practice nursing services and work closely with our Lead Nurse, GP team and wider clinical team.

Depending on experience and competencies, duties may include:

• Wound care, ulcer management and Doppler assessment
• Removal of sutures
• Cervical cytology
• Routine and childhood immunisations
• Chronic disease management
• Asthma and COPD reviews
• Peak flow assessment and spirometry
• Diabetes and cardiovascular disease management
• Travel health
• Contraception and women's health
• Venepuncture
• ECGs
• Urinalysis and collection of clinical samples
• New patient health checks
• Assisting with minor surgery and coil fittings where required
• Chaperoning and supporting patients during examinations
• Requesting appropriate pathology investigations within scope of practice
• Supporting patient recalls and follow-up
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Following agreed clinical protocols and escalating to the Lead Nurse or GP where appropriate

The postholder will also contribute to infection prevention and control, maintenance of clinical stock and equipment, clinical audits and the continued development of nursing services within the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience and competence in wound care, including ulcer care
• Experience in routine immunisations
• Experience in childhood immunisations
• Competence in removal of sutures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Previous experience within general practice or primary care
• Diabetes management
• Asthma and COPD management
• Cervical cytology
• Travel health
• Women's health and contraception
• Experience of chronic disease management
• We are happy to support the successful candidate with additional training and development where required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).