Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Practice Nurse / Nurse Manager at Fallodon
Way Medical Centre to join our experienced and dedicated nursing team. The team consists of 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Assistant Practitioners and 3 HCAs.
Main duties of the job
As Lead Nurse you will focus on your clinical duties and be responsible for the line management of the team and infection control. Admin duties will include some aspects of QoF, appointment book structure and co-ordination of seasonal clinics. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates competent in diabetes care.
About us
We
are a friendly, successful, training and research practice of over 11,500
patients, located in Henleaze, which is a leafy inner suburb of Bristol, with
good schools and amenities. We have a relatively high elderly population but
also a good mix with families. We encourage and
support ongoing professional development.
The
practice combines the best of traditional and innovative working, currently with
5 Partners and 4 Associate GPs. The practice is both proactive and reactive about
managing the ever-changing workload in General Practice, offering a supportive
environment and good work-life balance.
The
practice is supported by ANPs, a Pharmacy team including two Practice Pharmacists,
an Award-winning Care Coordination team, a Social Prescriber, First Contact
Physio and Mental Health Practitioner. There is a team of workflow
administrators assisting the clinical team in managing inbound correspondence
and results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: LEAD PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: THE NOMINATED PARTNER
(Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER
(Administratively)
HOURS: 25 - 30 hrs per
week
Job Summary:
To
lead the nursing department in meeting practice objectives, by maintaining
clinical nursing standards and supervising / developing staff to their full
potential. To provide a nursing service, focussed on LTC care, to the practice
population.
Roles/Specific
tasks
A)
Clinical
Provision
of nursing care within agreed competencies, which is likely to include:
Long
Term Conditions care (to meet QoF targets)
Cytology
Wound
care
Travel
Clinic
Vacs
and Imms, including Baby clinic
Family
planning
Research
B)
Managerial
Supervise
staff to maintain required professional standards
Supervise
staff to adhere to FW internal protocols
To
assist practice in developing nursing staff to meet their own potential and
fulfil practice objectives.
Maintain
nursing procedures, ensuring staff comprehend requirements and adhere to agreed
protocol.
Act
as Infection Control Lead, advising and training colleagues as needed.
Ensure
other nursing staff undertake agreed duties, and that there are adequate staff
present to meet the practice needs.
Undertake
staff annual appraisals (alongside PM)
The
Job holder will manage her own development and training to maintain her skills,
including any mandatory aspects to training and/or qualifications needed. The
job holder will undertake a sufficient number of procedures to maintain skill
levels, eg phlebotomy, but may not
normally undertake this type of procedures during standard daily duties.
Such
other tasks as the Partners or Practice Manager may reasonably request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- LTC diplomas
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Experience
Essential
- Skills and experience to provide and lead practice nursing in general practice
- Experience of operating within general practice
- Able to consult with patients over the telephone
Desirable
- Experienced man-manager / leader of MDTs
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Full understanding of QoF
- Confident IT user
- Ability to see and act on synergies in pursuit of efficiencies
- Ability to keep oneself up to date
- Knowledge of read-coding
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple, changing priorities
- Able to use own initiative / self-directed
Desirable
- Able to mentor / coach other team members
- At home in a changing environment
Other
Essential
- Professional references will need to be provided
- Appropriate DBS status
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Fallodon Way Medical Centre
Address
13 Fallodon Way
Bristol
BS9 4HT