Practice Nurse

Job summary

Stockbridge Village Health centre are looking for an experienced registered practice nurse to join its nursing team. We are a well established practice who have a young team of partners that are forward thinking and working towards modernising the practice.Previous experience in a GP Surgery and monitoring of long term conditions is Essential.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by the lead nurse practitioner, they will deliver care within boundaries of their scope of practice, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and management of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities that may include cervical screening, baby immunisations and travel health. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

About us

Stockbridge Village Health Centre is a long serving practice that is in the heart of the community. We have good staff retention, most of the GPs who are now employed at Stockbridge as salaried GPs or partners have trained here as registrars. We currently have three partners and four salaried GPs. There is a supportive Management and administrative team which consists of a Business Manager, Practice Manager, 3 Operational Managers, a data team and several receptionists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Special requirements of the post require an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense. A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post. A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Nurse Lead. A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources. An awareness of own limitations and experience and to work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice. To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCCCooperate with annual appraisal meetings. Membership of the RCN

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a practice nurse in a GP Surgery is Essential.
• Knowledge and experience of Long-term condition monitoring.
• Cervical Screening.
• Knowledge of QOF.
• Knowledge of public health issues.
• Experience of working with clinical pathways.
• Ability to work independently within boundaries.

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable