General Practice Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation. The Health Board are responsible for the direct management of a number of GP Practices and are developing these practices to be gold standard exemplars, creating services that are better able to meet the needs of the local population, easier to access and navigate, and are a rewarding and satisfying place to work.The Health Board is looking for a Practice Nurse who believes in a vision for high quality clinical care and compassion within Primary Care, and who wants to actively engage in delivering this within Pen y Maes Medical Centre, Wrexham.It is essential that the successful candidate must be versed in chronic condition management within a primary care setting; diabetes, respiratory conditions such as asthma and copd, as well as hypertension. The practice nurse will be a vital support to our year of care reviews. In addition, the successful applicant must be experienced in assessing wound checks, and dressings, removing sutures, administering injections such as B12s, and being competent to perform cervical smears is desirable.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.This role will require flexibility to meet the demands of the practice and an individual work plan will be agreed in advance with the successful applicant.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered first level nurseActive statutory registrationMentorship experience and qualificationClinical supervision training and experienceIndependent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualificationCommunity nursing specialist qualification or equivalentTeaching qualificationMembership of a professional bodyExperienceSufficient recent primary and community nursing experienceExperience of nurse-led management of long-term conditionsExperience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelinesExperience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarkingKnowledgeKnowledge of management of patients with long-term conditionsKnowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led serviceKnowledge of health promotion strategiesKnowledge of local and national health policyWider health economy awarenessKnowledge of clinical governance issues in primary careKnowledge of patient group directions and associated policyKnowledge of public health issuesAbility to identify determinants on health in the local areaSkillsClinical leadership skillsClinical skills - cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery , travel health, sexual health, contraception, wound care, injection therapyChange-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyleCommunication skills, both written and verbalAbility to communicate difficult messages to patients and familiesNegotiation and conflict management skillsAbility to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical settingOther Relevant RequirementsTeam playerAbility to work across boundariesWelsh SpeakerDisclosure 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.£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr