Job summary Abbey Medical Group is looking to recruit a experienced GP Practice nurse to help support our team on a part-time permanent basis. Experience in managing Diabetes is desirable. Abbey Medical Group is a diverse training practice with 12,500 patients, over two sites based in Ravenshead and Blidworth, Nottinghamshire. The successful candidates will contribute significantly to the nursing team rota for both the Extended Access services and our core opening hours. Salary will be discussed at the final interview stage and will be based on previous experience. For Further Information please contact Frances Chater (Practice Manager) at frances.chaternhs.net or Sam Smith (Practice Nurse) at samantha.smith100nhs.net. Main duties of the job This forward-thinking GP surgery is offering an experienced Practice Nurse the chance to join their dedicated clinicians, who provide nothing but the best service for all patients. You will be part of the nursing team running a range of different clinics and be able to focus on your specialist interest, If you have experience in long-term conditions, especially in managing Respiratory then this could be the post for you. You will be provided with support, opportunities to develop your career and be surrounded by a team that embody a patient-first ethos. In addition to the standard Practice Nurse qualifications (Including Travel/Child immunisations and Cervical Screening), you must also be NMC Registered and ideally have a minimum of two years experience within a GP setting. The post holder will use their own judgement resourcefulness and common sense and show flexibility with regard to rotas and working patterns About us The Abbey Medical Group is a Forward-thinking practice, with innovative ways of working. There is an excellent management structure in place that is led by the Practice Manager and the managemnet team alongside 7 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, GP Registrars, a Nurse Lead 3 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and 2 HCA's and a phlebotomist. All our administration and reception needs are met by our friendly and well organised administrative teams across both sites. If you are a good team player, committed to quality clinic care, proactive and keen to work in a friendly environment we would love to hear from you Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1818-24-0004 Job locations 59 Mansfield Road Blidworth Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0RB 30 Longdale Avenue Ravenshead Nottingham NG15 9EA Job description Job responsibilities WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING EXPERIENCED PRACTICE NURSES. The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Primary responsibilities a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients c. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health d. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF e. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients f. To provide travel medicine services g. To request pathology services as necessary h. To process pathology results as required i. To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required j. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation k. To ensure read codes are used effectively l. To maintain chronic disease registers m. To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics n. To develop, implement and embed well man clinics o. To chaperone patients where necessary p. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately q. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies r. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs s. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children t. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) u. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) v. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies w. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately x. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice d. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate e. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Job description Job responsibilities WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING EXPERIENCED PRACTICE NURSES. The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Primary responsibilities a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients c. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health d. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF e. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients f. To provide travel medicine services g. To request pathology services as necessary h. To process pathology results as required i. To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required j. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation k. To ensure read codes are used effectively l. To maintain chronic disease registers m. To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics n. To develop, implement and embed well man clinics o. To chaperone patients where necessary p. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately q. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies r. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs s. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children t. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) u. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) v. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies w. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately x. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice d. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate e. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse. Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of chronic disease management. Wound care/removal of sutures and staples. ECGs. Venepuncture. New patient medicals. Chaperone procedure. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Travel medicine. Diabetes. Hypertension. Asthma. Spirometry. CHD. Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel). Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.). Understanding the importance of evidence based practice. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs. Understanding of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Strong IT skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook. Systmone user skills Effective time management (planning and organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care). Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes. Experience with clinical risk management. Polite and confident. Flexible and co-operative. Motivated, forward thinker. 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 distressing 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. Effectively utilises resources. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational health clearance. NMC registration. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse. Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of chronic disease management. Wound care/removal of sutures and staples. ECGs. Venepuncture. New patient medicals. Chaperone procedure. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Travel medicine. Diabetes. Hypertension. Asthma. Spirometry. CHD. Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel). Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.). Understanding the importance of evidence based practice. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs. Understanding of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Strong IT skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook. Systmone user skills Effective time management (planning and organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care). Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes. Experience with clinical risk management. Polite and confident. Flexible and co-operative. Motivated, forward thinker. 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 distressing 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. Effectively utilises resources. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational health clearance. NMC registration. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Abbey Medical Group Address 59 Mansfield Road Blidworth Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0RB Employer's website https://www.blidworthandravensheadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)