GP PRACTICE NURSE
Job Description
Job summary
Experienced GP Practice Nurse wanted to join Preston Park Surgery.Preston Park Surgery is seeking an experienced and compassionate GP Practice Nurse to enhance our dedicated team in Brighton's vibrant Preston Park area.
About Us: Situated in the heart of the Preston Park, our surgery is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and friendly workplace where every team member's contribution is valued.
The Role: We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Practice Nurse with prior experience in primary care settings. Your role will be pivotal in delivering comprehensive nursing services, promoting health education, and supporting patients in managing their health conditions.
What We Offer:- A welcoming and supportive team environment-Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning-A chance to make a meaningful impact within the Preston Park community-Excellent salary which reflects experience and job requirement.
Ideal Candidate:-Possesses substantial experience in general practice nursing- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills-Is dedicated to delivering patient-centred care-Thrives in a collaborative team setting
If you're a caring and dedicated nurse eager to contribute to a practice that values excellence and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Preston Park Surgery and play a vital role in shaping the health and well-being of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties include:-
- Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, COPD & Asthma)
- Routine & child immunisations
- Wound Care & dressings
- Travel vaccinations
- Cervical cytology
- Knowledge of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Experience of working and delivering Locally Commissioned Services & Direct Enhanced Services
About us
Preston Park Surgery, a well-established and thriving GP practice in Brighton's vibrant Preston Park area, invites dedicated healthcare professionals to join our dynamic team. Nestled near the scenic Sussex countryside, our location offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, with coastal walks and a plethora of outdoor attractions just steps away.
Why Join Us?
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a cohesive and supportive team comprising 8 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, and an extended clinical staff that includes a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, and a Phlebotomist.
Community Engagement: Play a pivotal role in the Preston Park Community Primary Care Network, a collaboration of five local surgeries dedicated to enhancing patient care.
Growing Practice: Contribute to a well-organized practice with a patient list of 12,650 and expanding, supported by robust administrative and management teams.
Advanced Systems: Utilize the System One clinical system to streamline patient care and practice operations.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a genuine professional and personal balance, with regular social events fostering a close-knit community among staff.
At Preston Park Surgery, we value the well-being of our team members as much as we care for our patients. If you're seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive and progressive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Key Duties include:-
- Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, COPD & Asthma)
- Routine & child immunisations
- Wound Care & dressings
- Travel vaccinations
- Cervical cytology
- Knowledge of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Experience of working and delivering Locally Commissioned Services & Direct Enhanced Services
- Implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- Ear irrigation
- Participate in clinical audits
- Implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the Nursing Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Recognised qualifications to diploma level or above
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Working in a primary care environment
- Working autonomously
- Knowledge of chaperone procedure
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Working as a practice nurse in a GP surgery
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills including SystemOne user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning & organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience of audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with ability to process information accurately and effectively
- High level of integrity an loyalty
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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
Preston Park Surgery
Address
Preston Park Surgery
Florence Road
Brighton
BN1 6DP
