Job summary ***EXPERIENCED OR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES CONSIDERED***Are you looking for a new challenge?Do you have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care?We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated & hard working Practice Nurse to join our friendly & well established team, working in a successful group of general practices in and around the Walsall area.
You will likely be allocated a main base though you may be asked to cover at any of our Umbrella practices for training & development or to cover in times of sickness or annual leave.We deliver our many of our services from a brand new purpose built surgery in the very heart of Walsall, Hatherton Medical Centre alongside our smaller sites at Mossley Fields Surgery, Holland Park Surgery & The Broadway Medical Centre.
Main duties of the job Thepost holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing tothe whole practice population.
The focus of the role is both the delivery ofevidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, andthe provision of preventative healthcare to the practice population.
As anautonomous practitioner the Practice Nurse will be responsible for the caredelivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinicaldecision-making in the management of patients.
They will work collaborativelywithin the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support thedelivery of policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.The successful candidate will have: NMC RegistrationEvidence of CPDExcellent communicationskillsA commitment tomaintaining and improving qualityExcellent TimeManagementExcellent Clinical Skills.
About us PRACTICE NURSE Umbrella MedicalHatherton Medical Centre (formerly Lichfield Street Surgery, Sycamore House Medical Centre & The Limes Medical Centre) HollandPark Surgery, Mossley Fields Surgery & Broadway Medical Centre.Umbrella Medical is a growing partnership with a very strong emphasis on providing high quality accessible care.
We are currently CQC OUTSTANDING (2 practices) and continue to build on that foundation.
We recognise that General Practice is changing and in order to continue to provide excellent care we are offering this position.We are offering an exciting opportunity for a PracticeNurse to join our successful group of practices in the Walsall area.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Practice NurseResponsibleto: Nurse ManagerPlease see attached Job Description & Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree Desirable Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training and experience Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification Experience Desirable Practice Nursing Experience Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Audit experience Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies, local and national health policy Wider health economy awareness Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Negotiation and conflict management skills Desirable Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of public health issues Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting Clinical leadership skills Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Personal Attributes Essential Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Technical Skills Essential Venepucture IT Skills Desirable Cervical cytology ECG tracing Immunisation and vaccination Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing Other Job Requirements Essential Ability to work across different Practice sites