Practice Nurse – UK registered nurse

• Part-time – 20 hrs per week (over 2 days)
• Mondays & Wednesday
• Salary according to experience and qualifications

Due to semi-retirement, we are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone either with experience or new to general practice.

We are a friendly, well-organised, training practice. The Practice has 6 Partners providing care alongside 3 salaried GPs, GP trainee, Pharmacists, Paramedics and Physio team looking after 13,700 patients.

The nursing team consists of 5 other nurses who have specialties in diabetes and respiratory medicine. We have a Nursing Associate, HCA and Phlebotomists.

Also within our team are PCN staff consisting of care coordinators, social prescribers plus an experienced team of admin and reception staff.

We use the SystmOne computer software. Good IT skills are essential.

Experience of a practice nurse is welcome, but we are willing to accept someone new to general practice. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to nursing and a good team player with good work ethic. You will work autonomously and independently in conjunction with other members of the clinical team. You will assess, triage, diagnose and treat patients with a range of problems, with screening and health promotion a high priority. Good communication skills are essential for this role and effective pathways for practice staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Experience in diabetes, respiratory care and prescribing would be welcome but not essential. However, willingness for the candidate to start to undertake training once settled into their position would be encouraged.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed. They will also assist the Managers and Lead Practice Nurse with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring that compliance is maintained.

Please apply in writing including CV to:

Jane Hanlon (Mrs) – Practice Manager
Red House Surgery, 241 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EH.

Jane.hanlon1@nhs.net or 01908 363033 for further details.

Closing date – 31st May 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience Essential Competencies

• UK registered nurse with ideally post registration experience
• Knowledge of management of Long-Term Conditions
• Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
• Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Effective organisational skills
• Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcome
• The ability to work in a changing, demanding and stressful situation
• Communication skills- both verbally and in writing at all levels
• IT systems skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible
• Self-motivated, positive and committed
• Continue education by attending courses/study days as deemed useful for professional development
• Must keep abreast of changes and progress in nursing care.
• Have ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatment
• Take responsibility for equipment and environmental checks within the practice
• Prepared to assist with home visits for certain conditions, learning disability checks, covid and flu vaccinations
• Be flexible in order to cover annual leave and sickness of team members.
• Relevant knowledge of the QOF/IIF management tools
• Able to work within and develop a set of clear guidelines
• Willingness to assist and teach/mentor

Desirable but not essential competencies

• Practice Nurse experience
• Diabetes Care (Warwick certificate)
• Respiratory Care (asthma and or COPD diploma, ARTP qualification)
• Prescribing V300
• Masters Level Qualification in a relevant subject