Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
About Village Surgery
Situated in the outskirts of Derby City, we have 12200 patients, provide services from one purpose built site and utilise the clinical system SystmOne.
You will be part of a team of 9 GPs supported by a highly skilled and motivated Nursing team consisting of 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and a Nursing Associate. We have direct support from 3 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physiotherapist and a Social Prescriber, Care Co-Ordinator and Health and Wellbeing coaches.
We are a training practice for STs, medical students and student nurses. We have high achievement in QOF. We are actively engaged with our ICB with one of our partners being a Clinical Director within our PCN. We are passionate in assisting with future development of primary care within our locality. Our staff are highly valued, and we are proud to offer a great place to work.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
GP Surgery based in Village Community Medical Centre, Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8AL
12200 patients
Currently there are 5 Partners
GMS contract
Training Practice for GP Registrars, Medical Student, Nursing Students
Part of Derby City South PCN consisting of 7 practices,covering 96000 patients
Mixed Demographical area
High achieving
Through extensive collaboration within PCN, there are dedicated attached teams to support the GP practices with
- care homes
- home visits
- ARRS staff (First Contact Physio, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Social Prescriber, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinator, Community Matron)
Clinical System Systm1
CQC overall good with outstanding features
Job responsibilities
See attached job description, for full details.
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family planning qualification
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
Village Surgery
Address
Browning Street
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 8AL
