Job summary
We are a busy and rapidly expanding GP surgery looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team and take an active part in all aspects of surgery activity.
We are looking to recruit for Part-Time and can be flexible with the number of weekly hours required.
Priorexperience of working in a General Practice setting would be desirable, howeverwe will happily consider candidates who have exceptional Nursing skills and would like to steer their career towards General Practice Nursing
** Practice Rated CQC Outstanding **
Our Practice Offers:
Well-managed and pro-active training practice for FY2, ST2& ST3
Friendly and welcoming patient community
Excellent collaboration with PCN & neighbourhoodcolleagues
7 GP Partners
2 Salaried GPs
5 GP Trainees
3 Practice Nurses
8 Nursing support staff
1 Practice Paramedic
18+ Administration support staff
A variation of PCN staff (incl. Health Team, Paramedics,Pharmacists)
Fully Computerised EMIS Web/ paperless systems
Fully compliant with e-RS
Committed to delivering first class primary care to ourpatients
Excellent QOF achievement
High performing practice
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description.
Main Purpose ofthe Post
1. To provide and maintain a high standard ofnursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to thedoctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
2. The duties will include all tasks normallyundertaken by an experience RGN and any additional roles agreed between thenurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
3. The Practice Nurse will work as part of theprimary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to patients of thepractice.
4. Assisting medical personnel in the care ofpractice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening andpatient education.
About us
Manor House Surgery is a well-established 2 site training practice with a current patient population of over 17000, shortly increasing to 21,000 upon the imminent addition of a 3rdsite. All practices are situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Glossop, close to local amenities and close to the two local railway stations with direct links to Manchester Piccadilly. Glossop is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the High Peak and sits on the edge of the spectacular Derbyshire Peak District.
All practices are modern, fully equipped medical practices, staffed by a team of highly qualified doctors, ANPs, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and supported by an excellent team of admin and reception staff.
For further information please visit our surgery website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
Title: PracticeNurse
Responsible to: AdvancedNurse Practitioner and Practice Manager
Accountable to: Partnership
Main Purpose ofthe Post
To provide and maintain a high standard ofnursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to thedoctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The duties will include all tasks normallyundertaken by an experience RGN and any additional roles agreed between thenurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
The Practice Nurse will work as part of theprimary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to patients of thepractice.
Assisting medical personnel in the care ofpractice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening andpatient education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5. RGN Qualification
6. Current NMC registration
Experience
Desirable
7. Experience of working in primary care
8. Experience of working in a GP practice
9. Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
10. Experience of chronic disease management