Primary Care Nurse

NHS; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced nurse for its integrated team in Blandford Forum. This role involves delivering care in both clinic and home settings, including managing treatment plans and providing health promotion. Candidates with primary care or community nursing experience are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core nursing services including injections and wound care.
• Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies.

Skills

Approachable and confident

Adaptable and reliable

Motivated, forward planner

Effective communication

Education

NMC Registration

GCSE or Equivalent Grade A-C

Job description

Anexciting opportunity has arisen to join the integrated nurse team at MiltonAbbas Surgery in a beautiful area of Dorset.

Thisis a rewarding role which offers the successful candidate the chance to undertakegeneral practice nurse duties in a clinic setting and also providecommunity care to our patients in their own homes. This model of primary carenursing is especially well suited to a rural setting and is highly regarded byour patients and partners in healthcare.

If you are an experienced practice nurse, or a secondary care nurse looking for a change, or a newly qualified nurse seeking to explore a role in primary care, we would love to hear from you so we can tell you more about this unique role. You will be mentored by senior members of the team who will guide your career pathway in the primary care setting, and further training will be provided to support your ongoing development.

Please contact Elaine or Hannah for an informal visit to find out more about the role on 01258 880210.

Main duties of the job

Deliver core nursing services including injections under PGD/PSDs and wound care. Further training, depending on competencies will be provided in the following areas: immunisations (adult &children), cervical cytology, travel vaccinations and advice, chronic disease management.

Identify, and manage, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to self-care and live a healthier lifestyle.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion to ensure every contact counts.

Ability to identify signs of deteriorating patient, i.e. sepsis/anaphylaxis and take appropriate action.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications and regimens, side effects and interactions within remit of knowledge

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health.

Liaise with, and where appropriate initiate referrals to specialist services, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and carers.

Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults and children including risk assessment and taking appropriate action.

To develop and utilise specialist nursing skills

Undertake risk assessments in practice and community setting

For further details please read the job description and person specification.

About us

TheMilton Abbas Surgery is a small but forward-thinking practice providing care to4800 patients in rural Mid-Dorset. Our friendlymulti-disciplinary team work closely together in a surgery where mutualrespect, professionalism, and compassion are key values. We believe thatteamwork is paramount to delivering a great patient experience so being able tolaugh together is part of the glue that holds our team together.

Job responsibilities

The post holderwill undertake nursing duties which involves the assessment and delivery ofnursing care, using a person-centred approach, both within the Practice andthe patients home as part of an integrated nurse team. Please see the full job description for further details

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Approachable and confident.
• Willingness to undertake further training to develop competence and confidence in skills applicable to this role.
• Adaptable and reliable.
• Motivated, forward planner.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in demanding situations.
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Punctual and committed to being a supportive team member.
• Please read the full person specification attached for more details

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• GCSE or Equivalent Grade A-C

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

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.

Depending on experienceAligned to AFC Band 5