Job summary Join our dynamic team at Woodlands Medical Practice, a progressive and patient-centered GP practice within the NHS. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community and achieved CQC Outstanding status in 2016. Our practice is located in Sutton -in- Ashfield and is part of the Ashfield North PCN. We are looking for a Senior Practice Nurse who shares our commitment to excellence in patient care. As a Senior Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in our clinical team, delivering a wide range of nursing services to our patients. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, as well as providing support and guidance to our excellent established nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about primary care and is looking to make a difference in the lives of patients. We are recruiting to this position for 25- 30 hours per week over 4 or five days salary will be agreed dependent on experience. Main duties of the job Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver high-quality care to patients across the lifespan both at the practice and by visiting patients in the community. - Manage chronic disease clinics, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term conditions. - Perform wound care, immunisations Including childhood immunisations ,health screenings including Cytology and other clinical procedures as required. - Support the development and implementation of practice protocols and guidelines. - Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and development, as well as input in recruitment. - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for patients. - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will contribute to the teams extended access working hours. This may require working 7am starts 8pm finishes and occasional Saturdays on a rota basis to support the practice needs. About us We are a well established GP Practice Situated in Sutton In Ashfield. Our practice consists of 5 GP partners and 2 salaried GPs. We are also an approved training practice and have a full compliment of junior doctors. The GPs are supported by a team of practice nurses, HCAs a Phlebotomist and a full administration team including practice manager and Assistant Practice Manager. We are a very friendly and hard working practice and offer the following benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package, including NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. - Continuing professional development opportunities and support for further education. - friendly and collaborative working environment, free staff parking. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3579-24-0005 Job locations Bluebell Wood Way Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1JW Job description Job responsibilities Role Overview: As a Senior Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in our clinical team, delivering a wide range of nursing services to our patients. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, as well as providing support and guidance to our excellent established nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about primary care and is looking to make a difference in the lives of patients. Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver high-quality care to patients across the lifespan both at the practice and by visiting patients in the community. - Manage chronic disease clinics, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term conditions. - Perform wound care, immunisations including childhood Immunisations, health screenings including Cytology and other clinical procedures as required. - Support the development and implementation of practice protocols and guidelines. - Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and development, as well as input in recruitment. - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for patients. - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development. Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration. - Significant experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of chronic disease management and tkey responsibilities listed. Advanced knowledge of nursing practices, clinical procedures, and patient care standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training. Desirable Qualifications: - Experience in a senior nursing role. - Additional qualifications in areas such as cervical cytology screening, chronic disease management, spirometry, or travel health and childhood vaccinations. Job description Job responsibilities Role Overview: As a Senior Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in our clinical team, delivering a wide range of nursing services to our patients. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, as well as providing support and guidance to our excellent established nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about primary care and is looking to make a difference in the lives of patients. Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver high-quality care to patients across the lifespan both at the practice and by visiting patients in the community. - Manage chronic disease clinics, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term conditions. - Perform wound care, immunisations including childhood Immunisations, health screenings including Cytology and other clinical procedures as required. - Support the development and implementation of practice protocols and guidelines. - Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and development, as well as input in recruitment. - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for patients. - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development. Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration. - Significant experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of chronic disease management and tkey responsibilities listed. Advanced knowledge of nursing practices, clinical procedures, and patient care standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training. Desirable Qualifications: - Experience in a senior nursing role. - Additional qualifications in areas such as cervical cytology screening, chronic disease management, spirometry, or travel health and childhood vaccinations. Person Specification Experience Essential - Significant experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of chronic disease management. - Advanced knowledge of nursing practices, clinical procedures, and patient care standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Experience of cervical Cytology screening - Travel health and childhood vaccinations. - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training Desirable - Experience in a senior nursing role. - Additional qualifications in areas such as, chronic disease management and spirometry. Qualifications Essential Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration Desirable Additional qualifications in areas such as cervical cytology screening, chronic disease management, spirometry, or travel health. Person Specification Experience Essential - Significant experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of chronic disease management. - Advanced knowledge of nursing practices, clinical procedures, and patient care standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Experience of cervical Cytology screening - Travel health and childhood vaccinations. - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training Desirable - Experience in a senior nursing role. - Additional qualifications in areas such as, chronic disease management and spirometry. Qualifications Essential Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration Desirable Additional qualifications in areas such as cervical cytology screening, chronic disease management, spirometry, or travel health. 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. 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. 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 Woodlands Medical Practice Address Bluebell Wood Way Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1JW Employer's website https://woodlandsmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)