Practice Nurse

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within RiversdaleSurgery for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendlyand supportive healthcare team working up to 22 hours per week over 3 days perweek.We are a semi-rural vibrant practice based in the heart ofthe market town of Belper, gateway to the Peak District, serving 13,400patients.
We have bought together a highperforming multi-disciplinary team including six GP Partners, four SalariedGP's, a nurse team of eight, two frailty ACP's, Clinical Pharmacists, CareCo-ordinator, Mental health workers, FCP service, PCN Home visiting team and afantastic support team.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providinghigh quality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures and ensuringsmooth operation of the practice.
Thisposition requires a strong commitment to patient wellbeing and the ability towork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job Provide general treatment room care includingwound management, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.Implement and evaluate treatment plans forchronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.Identify manage and support patients at risk ofdeveloping long term conditions.Provide routine nursing care to patients inaccordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.Implement vaccination programmes for adults andchildren.This role is essential for fostering a supportiveenvironment for our patients while contributing positively to their healthjourney.
If you are passionate aboutnursing and committed to delivering exceptional care as part of a friendlysupportive team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
About us Riversdale Surgery is a friendly, very patient centredpractice.
We have a strong team ethosand have built a supportive environment for all our staff members .
Allclinicians meet daily over coffee for a daily informal team debrief.
We offer the NHS Pension scheme and on-siteparking.
We have a dynamic andforward-thinking clinical administration and reception team, which reduces theclinical administration burden on clinicians.We work hard to balance workload fairly across the team and keep the workloadsustainable and rewarding.We use Systmone, AccuRx and Ardens and actively lookto maximise digital tools to improve the way in which we work.
We are a training practice and have closelinks with Nottingham University Medical, school training medical students andhave training status for GP Registrars giving opportunity to get involved withdebriefs and supervision of registrars and medical students.We are a SystmOne Clinical system practice.
Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the implementation of processes for theeffective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-basedpractice including care for elderly and housebound patients.Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, thepost holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to theentitled patient population.The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinicalareas such as infectionprevention and control, health promotion, chronicdisease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as wellas actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing anddelivery of clinical policy and procedure.This organisation must ensure that thepost holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriatenamed individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on aday-to-day basis.
Further information on clinical supervision can besought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policy.Please find Primary and Secondary keyresponsibilities attached in supporting documents - Job Description Person Specification Clinical knowledge and skills Essential See attached Job Description for full details Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of infection prevention and control measures Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Right to work in the UK Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification