NHS

Practice Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationColwyn Bay/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A5722-25-0000?language=en&page=1232&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Cadwgan Surgery are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated practice nurse to join our forward thinking and supportive team. The surgery is located in North Wales, by the coast. The A55 is a 3-minute drive away providing excellent links to Snowdonia and Chester.

      The ideal candidate will be an experienced practice nurse with chronic disease specialities, but training will be provided as needed

      .

      Main duties of the job

      The role of the practice nurse includes but is not limited to:

      Treatment room duties such as wound care and injections

      COPD reviews

      Asthma reviews

      Diabetes reviews

      Cervical screening

      Child and adult vaccinations

      Travel vaccinations

      Contraception advice and reviews

      Anticoagulation reviews

      About us

      We are a large practice of 12,000 patients. The team includes GPs, clinical pharmacist. nurses, health care assistants, receptionists, secretaries, and administration staff. We also have support from other members of the trust who visit the practice weekly such as occupational therapists, audiologists, and midwives.

      Date posted

      10 January 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      A5722-25-0000

      Job locations

      Cadwgan Surgery

      11 Bodelwyddan Avenue

      Old Colwyn

      Colwyn Bay

      Clwyd

      LL29 9NP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Job Title: Practice Nurse (Permanent)

      Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

      Responsible to: Lead Nurse

      Accountable to: General Practitioners

      Qualifications: RGN

      JOB SUMMARY

      The postholder will be directly accountable to the lead nurse.

      The postholder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in the surgery.

      The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively with the Practice nursing team, General Practitioners and other agencies to provide clinically effective care.

      KEY REPONSIBILITIES

      1. General Management

      Delivery of care, in order to meet the patient's needs and taking into account patient autonomy.

      Participate in the PDR process annually.

      Participate in annual audits.

      Comply with practice policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to area of work.

      Participate in regular team meetings.

      2. Caseload Management

      Assist the surgery to deliver holistic care to patients in the practice setting.

      Provide skilled nursing care which involves manual dexterity and co-ordination including wound care, immunisations, ear care, cervical cytology, patient screening.

      Participate in the delivery of care involving complex needs and supporting carers and relatives in distressing circumstances.

      Enhance positive health and prevent or diminish ill health: Through active and opportunistic health promotion, infection control measures, child protection and family planning.

      Ensure accurate record keeping in line with practice policy and NMC Guidelines.

      Adhere to practice policies and guidelines on body fluid, sharps injury, clinical waste and manual handling.

      Establish priorities in daily workload to organise patient care and use time effectively.

      3. LEADERSHIP

      Support and supervise junior staff.

      Participate in the development of a shared vision for practice nursing.

      Promote reflective practices within the team.

      4. TRAINING AND EDUCATION

      Identify training needs at annual PDR linked with competency framework.

      Access mandatory training as per training schedule.

      Strive to complete all competencies.

      Ensure continued personal professional development and development of portfolio

      5. RESOURCES

      Assist with maintenance stock control of nursing supplies.

      Ensure efficient use of resources.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Job Title: Practice Nurse (Permanent)

      Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

      Responsible to: Lead Nurse

      Accountable to: General Practitioners

      Qualifications: RGN

      JOB SUMMARY

      The postholder will be directly accountable to the lead nurse.

      The postholder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in the surgery.

      The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively with the Practice nursing team, General Practitioners and other agencies to provide clinically effective care.

      KEY REPONSIBILITIES

      1. General Management

      Delivery of care, in order to meet the patient's needs and taking into account patient autonomy.

      Participate in the PDR process annually.

      Participate in annual audits.

      Comply with practice policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to area of work.

      Participate in regular team meetings.

      2. Caseload Management

      Assist the surgery to deliver holistic care to patients in the practice setting.

      Provide skilled nursing care which involves manual dexterity and co-ordination including wound care, immunisations, ear care, cervical cytology, patient screening.

      Participate in the delivery of care involving complex needs and supporting carers and relatives in distressing circumstances.

      Enhance positive health and prevent or diminish ill health: Through active and opportunistic health promotion, infection control measures, child protection and family planning.

      Ensure accurate record keeping in line with practice policy and NMC Guidelines.

      Adhere to practice policies and guidelines on body fluid, sharps injury, clinical waste and manual handling.

      Establish priorities in daily workload to organise patient care and use time effectively.

      3. LEADERSHIP

      Support and supervise junior staff.

      Participate in the development of a shared vision for practice nursing.

      Promote reflective practices within the team.

      4. TRAINING AND EDUCATION

      Identify training needs at annual PDR linked with competency framework.

      Access mandatory training as per training schedule.

      Strive to complete all competencies.

      Ensure continued personal professional development and development of portfolio

      5. RESOURCES

      Assist with maintenance stock control of nursing supplies.

      Ensure efficient use of resources.

      Person Specification

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Evidence of ongoing professional training.
      • Knowledge of Professional code of conduct.
      • Broad knowledge of relevant community nursing skills and competencies.
      • Awareness of Practice policies

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of General Practice policies and Quality and Outcomes Framework.
      • Awareness of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered nurse
      • Knowledge of primary care

      Desirable

      • Previous experience in primary care

      Skills

      Essential

      • Clinical competency
      • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Basic IT skills.
      • Critical analysis skills.
      • Ability to maintain high standards of care
      • Positive attitude to change.
      • Team worker.
      • Self-motivator.
      • Ability to prioritise.
      • Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping.
      • Good time keeper.

      Desirable

      • Flexible approach to work.
      • Previous chronic disease management experience/qualifications

      Other

      Essential

      • Good character
      • Honest and trustworthy
      • Organised
      • Flexible

      Desirable

      • Welsh Speaker
      • ECDL
      Person Specification

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Evidence of ongoing professional training.
      • Knowledge of Professional code of conduct.
      • Broad knowledge of relevant community nursing skills and competencies.
      • Awareness of Practice policies

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of General Practice policies and Quality and Outcomes Framework.
      • Awareness of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered nurse
      • Knowledge of primary care

      Desirable

      • Previous experience in primary care

      Skills

      Essential

      • Clinical competency
      • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Basic IT skills.
      • Critical analysis skills.
      • Ability to maintain high standards of care
      • Positive attitude to change.
      • Team worker.
      • Self-motivator.
      • Ability to prioritise.
      • Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping.
      • Good time keeper.

      Desirable

      • Flexible approach to work.
      • Previous chronic disease management experience/qualifications

      Other

      Essential

      • Good character
      • Honest and trustworthy
      • Organised
      • Flexible

      Desirable

      • Welsh Speaker
      • ECDL

      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

      Cadwgan Surgery

      Address

      Cadwgan Surgery

      11 Bodelwyddan Avenue

      Old Colwyn

      Colwyn Bay

      Clwyd

      LL29 9NP


      Employer's website

      https://www.cadwgansurgery.org (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cadwgan Surgery

      Address

      Cadwgan Surgery

      11 Bodelwyddan Avenue

      Old Colwyn

      Colwyn Bay

      Clwyd

      LL29 9NP


      Employer's website

      https://www.cadwgansurgery.org (Opens in a new tab)

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