Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference and adding value to a forward-thinking, dynamic and high-performing organisation?
We are looking to recruit a Nurse Lead on a permanent part-time basis covering a variety of shifts Monday-Friday.
If you are keen to work with a vibrant, friendly and dedicated team with a focus on providing the best patient care possible, then why not come and join us here at Integrated Care Partnership.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF as per clinic session rota and job plan.
2. To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) support and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to Compliance Lead.
3. Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required.
4. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual).
5. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation.
6. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
About Us
The Integrated Care Partnership is a standalone Primary Care Network. With a patient population of 33,500, the Practice is ideally placed to benefit from the unique position of being a single Practice PCN.
The Practice is based over four sites: The Old Cottage Hospital, Epsom; Fitznells Manor Surgery, Ewell Village; Cox Lane Surgery (near Chessington); and Stoneleigh Medical Centre, Stoneleigh.
We are looking for an experienced Nurse Lead accountable to the Practice Business Director and GP Partners. You will be responsible for a range of general nursing and chronic disease management.
If you are an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic nurse with primary care experience, we want to hear from you.
Date Posted: 24 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: A1829-25-0001
Job Locations
The Old Cottage Hospital, Alexandra Road, Epsom, KT17 4BL
Fitznells Manor Surgery, 2 Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1TF
Cox Lane Surgery, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9PS
Stoneleigh Medical Centre, 24 Stoneleigh Broadway, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2HU
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
* Mentor or teaching qualification
* Postgraduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
* Nurse prescriber
* Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
* Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of working autonomously
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals
* Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
* Understanding the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
* Chaperone procedure
* Women’s health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* Chronic disease management in Asthma/COPD, Diabetes
* Spirometry
* Understanding of clinical targets i.e. QOF, Enhanced Services, Public Health
Desirable
* Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
* Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
* Travel medicine
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
* Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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: Integrated Care Partnership
Address: The Old Cottage Hospital, Alexandra Road, Epsom, KT17 4BL
Employer's Website: https://integratedcarepartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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