This role is an exciting opportunity to work into theNewcastle GP Services (NGPS) Flexible Workforce Hub (Flexipool). Flexipool is anew and expanding active bank of clinical and non-clinical staff, coveringmultiple roles within General Practice. The aim of Flexipool is to provide flexibleworking into Primary Care, to cover planned leave, existing vacancies andshort-notice unplanned absence across General Practice in Newcastle.
Joining the Flexipool team provides an opportunity to workinto Primary Care across Newcastle in a way that suits you and yourcommitments, in addition to access to training, development and support. TheFlexipool can act as a gateway into primary care if you are new to working inhealthcare, or as a flexible working option if you work part time or have recentlyretired, and would like to stay involved and continue to develop your skills.
This role is offered on a 0 hours contract, and workinghours are flexible and negotiable depending on your availability and practicevacancies. The job location will be varied across practices and services inNewcastle, and we will work with you to match an appropriate role to your locationpreferences. For further details, please see the job description, and if youhave any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
This position is open torolling recruitment, and therefore the job advert may close early to allow usto contact applicants, before re-opening.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for the provisionof clinical services, working within practice guidelines and governance frameworks.Please see the job description for more information.
A commitment to high quality clinical care, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential skills for the role of Practice Nurse.
Benefits include: joining a forward thinking and friendlyteam, flexible working options across a range of locations in Newcastle, accessto training and support, time and ahalf pay for Saturday Enhanced Access shifts, and holiday pay.
About us
Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) is the GP federation forNewcastle-upon-Tyne. We are a member organisation for 27 out of the 30 generalpractices in Newcastle. Our role is to support them to provide excellentclinical care and a positive patient experience.
Were a skilled team of non-clinicians and clinicians withsignificant experience working in healthcare. We help practices work at scaleacross Newcastle, providing targeted and effective patient care and innovativemethods of working to improve quality and efficiency.
You can find out more about NGPS and the services we offeron our website here: https://newcastle-gp-services.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Clinical care, including: interventions,medications, assessment, wound care and management, cervical screening, earcare, vaccines, pre-travel health, prescribed therapies
Health promotion, including: alcohol screening, smoking cessation, healthydiet, physical activity, weight management, sexual health and family planning
Sexual health, including: health promotion,investigation and contraception
Long term conditions, including: screening,diagnosis, ongoing management, and referral to other agencies in line with NICEguidance and Quality and Outcome Framework indicators
Develop and follow referral pathways
Risk stratification and care planning
Quality assurance and service support
Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalitiesand unwarranted variation
Handle sensitive and confidential information
Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety ofindividuals is maintained at all times
Use of clinical IT systems, and maintainingaccurate patient records
Recognise and report issues relating tosafeguarding vulnerable children and adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified Nurse, registered with the NMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
- Previous experience as a qualified Nurse within General Practice/Primary Care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organisation and time management skills
- Management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Experience of GP systems
- Basic IT skills
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.
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