Job summary
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse seeking a
rewarding role in primary care? Join our team at Mallard Medical Practice, a
small and friendly GP surgery dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to
our community. As a practice nurse here, you'll play a vital role in delivering
high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. Join us in making a
difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a collaborative and
fulfilling work experience
Main duties of the job
As a practice nurse at our GP surgery, you will be responsible for delivering essential healthcare services to our patients. Your main duties will include:
- Assisting with patient assessments and providing clinical care under the guidance of our medical team.
- Conducting immunizations, wound care, and other clinical procedures.
- Supporting chronic disease management and health promotion initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and outcomes.
About us
We are a friendly and welcoming GP Practice in the
heart of Killingworth, North Tyneside. The practice has a population of little
over 5200 registered patients. We have 5 GPs supported by an excellent
multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, One Nurse practitioner, two HCAs, one
Physician's associate, one pharmacist, and one pharmacy technician. We are also hoping to become a teaching practice in the near future for Doctors in
training and medical students
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing
General Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS/PMS contract, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the Practice population as they relate to primary care Understanding of evidence based practice Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (eg National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc) Understanding of their accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Well-developed word processing/data collection/IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne is desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice A demonstrable commitment to professional development Competency in basic nursing duties required for the post Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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
Mallard Medical Practice
Address
Killingworth Health Centre
Killingworth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 6HS