Practice Nurse

We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering patient-centred care.

You'll be excited by innovation and embrace the opportunities of emerging technologies.

You'll make sure that patient-facing tasks and activities are completed promptly and effectively.

You'll be the sort of person who spots when systems or processes are not working as well as they should and can take action to improve them.

You'll be interested in your colleagues and you'll get a buzz out of sharing knowledge and experience, so that the whole team can deliver to the best of their abilities.

You'll be a natural communicator with a flair for building relationships with teams and individuals.

You will be someone who acts with initiative and integrity, to do the right thing for patients and staff.

You will be supported by an experienced Lead Nurse and an energetc and enthustoitic team of colleagues who are alo developing their skills.

The key responsibilities are as follows -

Experience of Practice Nurse skills including: long term condition management, wound care, ECG, venepuncture, immunisations, new patient medicals and womans health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)

Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly

Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters

Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs

Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes

Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face

Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service

Experience of working with patients in General Practice is essential. Knowledge of SystmOne (clinical system) would be an advantage. A passion for customer service and a focus on the patient at the heart of everything we do is key.

Vision: We empower people to live well and

create opportunities for improved wellbeing in our community.

Mission: We deliver healthcare with a whole-person

approach and build relationships with our community of patients, staff and

people throughout their life.

We act with integrity.

We see the person, not the task.

We grow through learning.

We are a thriving practice with 14,000 patients. You will be supported by a fantastic team including an experienced Business Manager, Operations Manager, 5 partners, 5 salaried and 1 retainer GPs, a strong and skilled nursing team, pharmacy team and mental health team and experienced frontline administrative staff.

We operate with the model of modern General Practice, running a digital front door and a clinician-led appointment Hub to triage all requests for GP time.

We value the Nurse team for the vital role they play in supporting patients with long-term conditions, responding to their individual needs and challenges.

We work in close partnership with our PCN colleagues who deliver a proactive support package to our most frail patients as well as supporting our four Care Homes. We also participate in an active local care partnership in Seacroft, trying to make a difference to communities who experience disadvantage and exclusion.

We like a good night out and a strong GIF game in the colleague Whatsapp chat.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Experience of TPP SystmOne

Experience

Desirable: - Broad knowledge of clinical governance; - Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; - Relevant health and safety experience