NHS

Practice Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationWalsall/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A0260-25-0000?language=en&page=650&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      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 an experienced, 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

      The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative healthcare to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the Practice Nurse will be responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required. The successful candidate will have: NMC Registration Evidence of CPD Excellent communication skills A commitment to maintaining and improving quality Excellent Time Management Excellent Clinical Skills.

      About us

      PRACTICE NURSE

      Umbrella Medical

      Hatherton Medical Centre (formerly Lichfield Street Surgery, Sycamore House Medical Centre & The Limes Medical Centre) Holland Park 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 Practice Nurse to join our successful group of practices in the Walsall area.

      Details

      Date posted

      07 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      A0260-25-0000

      Job locations

      Hatherton Medical Centre

      1 Hatherton Street

      Walsall

      WS1 1AF


      Mossley Fields Surgery

      3 Fisher Road

      Bloxwich, Walsall

      WS3 2TA


      Holland Park Surgery

      Park View Ctr, Chester Rd Nth

      Brownhills

      WS8 7JB


      The Broadway Medical Centre

      213 Broadway

      Walsall

      WS1 3HD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Job title: Practice Nurse

      Responsible to: Nurse Manager

      Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Job title: Practice Nurse

      Responsible to: Nurse Manager

      Please 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
      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

      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

      Umbrella Medical

      Address

      Hatherton Medical Centre

      1 Hatherton Street

      Walsall

      WS1 1AF


      Employer's website

      https://www.umbrellamedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Umbrella Medical

      Address

      Hatherton Medical Centre

      1 Hatherton Street

      Walsall

      WS1 1AF


      Employer's website

      https://www.umbrellamedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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