Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Three Chequers Medical Practice has an exciting new opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join the team.
Location: Salisbury City, Porton and Winterslow
Three Chequers Medical Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse with a strong emphasis on good teamwork and flexibility. The ideal candidate would be an experienced Practice Nurse with excellent clinical skills, competent in all usual treatment room tasks, including baby and child immunisations, travel and chronic disease management. However, registered nurses with an interest in Practice Nursing may apply with the possibility of undertaking The Foundation in General Practice Nursing Course.
Main duties of the job
The candidate needs to provide accessible, prompt and professional health care for patients attending our Surgeries. The candidate needs to also provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the Primary Healthcare Team. We are looking for a candidate that has a particular interest in wound care, cervical screening and child immunisations.
We have a full-time position available across Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm and be willing to work a Saturday 8.30am - 5.00pm on a pro-rata basis. Successful applicants would be joining an expanding Nursing team that work within all four of our surgeries. For this position you will need to have a full clean driving licence with access to a car as you may need to work at our branch sites.
About us
We provide a high level of care to our 24,000 patients from four sites within Salisbury and the surrounding area. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team with a reputation for excellence. We value enthusiasm as well as experience and welcome applications from both experienced applicants and passionate self-starters. The Practice team is made up of 8 Partners, and 9 salaried doctors supported by a comprehensive team of allied health professionals including a full complement of nursing, clerical and administrative staff. We are a training, teaching and active research practice which has received the only Outstanding CQC results in Salisbury.
The good name of the practice depends upon the achievement of a high standard of care in our work, and maintaining confidentiality and honesty in the conduct of that work. It is vital that at all times we ensure that we conduct our work in accordance with the highest standards. We are proud of our Practice and want people to join our team who are of the same philosophy.
What we can offer:
All new employees will receive a detailed induction programme and the opportunity to meet the departments working in Three Chequers
NHS Pension
5 weeks holiday a year plus bank holidays on a pro rata basis
Opportunities for career development and progression
Staff training and away days
Job responsibilities
For full details about the Practice Nurse Job Description and Job Specification, see the attached documentation.
How to apply:
Complete the application form that can be found on our website and return to the email address found on the application form or return by hand or post to any of our surgeries.
For more information about these positions please visit our website www.3chequers.co.uk/staff-vacancies or collect an application form from Endless Street Surgery.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in:
- - Phlebotomy
- - Wound management
- - Health promotion
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
Desirable
- Baby Immunisations
- Travel Immunisations
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system
- Experience in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced numeracy skills to GCSE Level C or above
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills including use of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrable excellent communication skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Complaints systems
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
Three Chequers Medical Practice
Address
72 Endless Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3UH
