Job summary
Chew Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to lead our team of nurses and healthcare assistants whilst at the same time working as part of the senior management team alongside the Partners.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be clinically involved in all aspects of Primary Care nursing. Experience of chronic disease management, to include diabetes and/or respiratory, would be highly desirable. Alongside line managing the nursing team you would be part of the senior management team supporting the practice management in reviewing and delivery of clinical policies and procedures.
About us
We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to our 10,500 patients working from a purpose-built surgery situated in the heart of the beautiful Chew Valley. We are conveniently only 13 miles from Bristol and Bath, both of which are easily commutable. We consistently score excellently on patient satisfaction surveys and all clinical indicators (e.g. QOF/IIF)
We aim to be at the forefront of modern general practice, offering a wide range of services and facilities conveniently located for most of our patients. As a rural practice, we recognise the importance of local provision, and it is our intention whenever possible to bring opportunities for treatment, awareness and support into our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership.
As the managing lead for the nursing team, the post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. They will lead and manage all the nursing resource, working closely with the clinical lead nurse, practice management and GP partners to deliver the practice priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development Working to ensure fitness to practice as per nurse revalidation program
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management to include diabetes and/or respiratory, would be highly desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience of working in a Practice Nurse role within Primary Care.
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
Chew Medical Practice
Address
Chew Lane
Chew Stoke
Bristol
BS40 8UE