Job summary Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our busy but friendly team serving 9,300 patients. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical and communication skills, a caring nature who will provide and maintain a professional manner and high standard of nursing care. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced practice nurse who is confident in chronic disease management and puts patient care at the centre of what they do. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and works well within a team. The candidate will work as part of a team in developing primary care services for our Practice population, providing assessments, screening, treatment, health education advice including chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations and health promotion independently or within agreed protocols. About us Our team includes 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 4 Registrars, ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Practice Manager, Reception Manager, Secretary and a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators and Administrative Staff. We pride ourselves as being one big work family, providing each other with the necessary support and guidance to achieve the aims and goals of the Practice Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5812-24-0005 Job locations Old Swan Health Centre Crystal Close Liverpool L13 2GA Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Providing assessment, screening and treatment services that are relevant to patients and their families. 2. Developing and organising with others, nurse-led clinics for chronic disease management programmes within the practices, in line with national and local policies: Asthma Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Heart Failure Hypertension Peripheral Vascular Disease Stroke/TIA 3. Performing immunisation including baby and travel immunisations 4. Learning Disabilities health assessments 4. Cervical smears 5. Develop practice protocols and guidelines in conjunction with the GPs 6. Maintain clinical knowledge and identify training needs 7. Participate in shared learning and clinical audits Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Providing assessment, screening and treatment services that are relevant to patients and their families. 2. Developing and organising with others, nurse-led clinics for chronic disease management programmes within the practices, in line with national and local policies: Asthma Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Heart Failure Hypertension Peripheral Vascular Disease Stroke/TIA 3. Performing immunisation including baby and travel immunisations 4. Learning Disabilities health assessments 4. Cervical smears 5. Develop practice protocols and guidelines in conjunction with the GPs 6. Maintain clinical knowledge and identify training needs 7. Participate in shared learning and clinical audits Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Experience of working in a primary care environment Qualifications Essential RGN Qualification Current NMC Registration Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Experience of working in a primary care environment Qualifications Essential RGN Qualification Current 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. 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 Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice Address Old Swan Health Centre Crystal Close Liverpool L13 2GA Employer's website https://www.oldswanhcgp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)