PRACTICE NURSE

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our award-winning practice. The candidate will undertake all General practice chronic diseasemanagement as well as general practicenursing duties, including child / adult vaccinations, wound care andcytology(These 3 accreditations and experience are Mandatory). Should be competent in all QuoF chronic disease reviews and immunisationWe offer a highly competitive rate of pay.Ideally we are looking for a candidate to work approximately 25 -30 hrs over 5 days Fairly FLEXIBLE - ideally PM sessions across main and branch sites Ample overtime to cover colleagues holidays available .We would also welcome practice nurses with Non Medical prescribing certificate & minor ailments certificate to apply .The practice has provided practice nurse VTS training in the past .If you are an overseas candidate - please only apply if you hold NMC registration & a visa to work in the UK.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate would have experience and skills in the following areas:QuoF related Chronic Disease ManagementCytologyRemoval of SuturesECGsVenepunctureEar syringingRoutine immunisations / Childhood immunisationContraceptionKnowledge of national and local guidelines with the ability to apply these to individual patients and set targets is essential.We ask for experience in dealing with above holding a diploma as a minimum in each chronic disease is not expected but core knowledge and ability to asses follow up of stable patients based on QuoF requirement is a must.About usWe are a national award-winning practice, including twice winners of NHS Leadership Awards.We have a total complement of over 30 staff including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, Practice Nurses, associate practitioner, 4 pharmacists , podiatrist, MSK practitioner ,2 mental health Practitioner and frontline administrative staff.We are an expanding organisation and proactive locally, regionally and nationally.We are graded Good / Outstanding on CQCJob responsibilitiesSee requirements of this part time to full time position under Job overviewWe are looking to Recruit a NMC UK registered nurse with the skills as stated in the advert with mandatory qualification & Experience with Baby-children Immunisation and Cervical Smear taking .Hours of work can be from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 37.5 hours ( WTE)We welcome practice nurses who wish to train to be Advanced Nurse practitioner and or to obtain a prescribing certificateWe have supported such nurses since 2009.We offer a salary rise after 6 monthsPlus a discretionary bonus after the 1st QuoF year completionPerson SpecificationQualificationsRegistered first level nurseClinical supervisionExperienceMinimum 2 years post registration experienceManagement of long-term conditionsInvolvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelinesOne year recent primary and community nursing experience Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarkingExperience of auditKnowledgeKnowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditionsAware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led serviceKnowledge of health promotion strategiesAwareness of clinical governance issues in primary careKnowledge of patient group directions and associated policyAbility to identify determinants on health in the local area Knowledge of public health issues in the local areaAwareness of local and national health policyAwareness of issues within the wider health economySkillsClinical Skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery and wound careExperience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical settingChronic Disease Experience.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr