Job summary Bewdley Medical Centre are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work 20-25 hours per week. To be responsible for undertaking a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants. Main duties of the job Respiratory knowledge or willing to undertake training in this field would be ideal. Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques. Leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression bandaging. Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required. Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries. Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks. Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries. About us Wyre Forest Health Partnership: one successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale together to provide high quality innovative patient care, delivered by a valued and respected team. WFHP has been operating since December 2014 as a single Partnership, operating out of 5 surgeries, 3 are purpose built. We operate at scale and are at the forefront of primary care delivery in how we organise ourselves, having management and leverage for a large number of primary care employees (c250 people & c50 GPs). We also look after c 72 000 patients. We have a very strong quality improvement ethic, and are always looking to improve. WFHP is working towards the NHS goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage new staff to take an interest in this and build sustainable practice into their roles. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £16.50 to £23 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3309-24-0027 Job locations Bewdley Medical Centre Dog Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2EF Job description Job responsibilities Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants. Respiratory knowledge or willing to undertake training in this area. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and an understanding of LES/DES is desirable. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants. Respiratory knowledge or willing to undertake training in this area. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and an understanding of LES/DES is desirable. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Clinical supervision training and experience Desirable Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post-registration experience At least 1 year recent primary and community nursing experience Management of long-term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols Desirable Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking INR trained Knowledge and experience Essential Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service. Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care. Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy. Desirable Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of local and national health policy. Awareness of issues within the wider health economy. Basic IT skills. Skills Essential Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care. Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Desirable Warwick Diabetes and Cytology diploma Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Clinical supervision training and experience Desirable Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post-registration experience At least 1 year recent primary and community nursing experience Management of long-term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols Desirable Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking INR trained Knowledge and experience Essential Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service. Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care. Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy. Desirable Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of local and national health policy. Awareness of issues within the wider health economy. Basic IT skills. Skills Essential Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care. Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Desirable Warwick Diabetes and Cytology diploma UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Wyre Forest Health Partnership Address Bewdley Medical Centre Dog Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2EF Employer's website https://www.wyreforesthealthpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)