Lead Practice Nurse

The Limes Medical Centre

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified Practice Nurse to join our friendly dedicated nurse team. The position is a Senior role and would involve leading the team of nurses, nurse associate and HCAs whilst liaising with Partners and Management.

Main duties of the job

We would expect that the candidate will have already worked in General Practice and be competent in the following areas:

Cytology

Immunisation

Sexual Health and Contraception

Chronic Disease Management ideally the candidate would have a specialist interest in a specific chronic disease area

Travel

The candidate will need to be a good team player, dynamic and adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready for the additional challenge of running the nursing department. Further training and support will be available to the right candidate. Full NMC registration is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Salary is dependent on experience but will be reflective of the leadership role.

About us

The Limes is a high achieving, innovative, caring and very friendly System One practice with a list size of approximately 14,500 patients. We have a stable and happy Partnership with five full time GP Partners along with a hard-working and dedicated clinical team consisting of two Salaried GPs and a dedicated team comprising ANP, two Practice Nurses, one sexual health nurse, three HCAs, one Nursing Associate, two Physician Associates, two Paramedics, and MSK Practitioners. The Practice is well organised with an effective and responsive administration and management structure. We are also a well-regarded training practice for GP Registrars and Medical students. Our last CQC inspection was very positive and was rated good overall. We have extremely high patient satisfaction through our Friends and family surveys.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1629-24-0001

Job locations

65 Leicester Road

Narborough

Leicester

LE19 2DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The position is a Senior role and would involve leading the team of nurses, nurse associate and HCAs whilst liaising with Partners and Management. We would expect that the candidate will have already worked in General Practice and be competent in the following areas:

Cytology

Immunisation

Sexual Health and Contraception

Chronic Disease Management, ideally the candidate would have a specialist interest in a specific chronic disease area

Travel

The candidate will need to be a good team player, dynamic and adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready for the additional challenge of running the nursing department. Further training and support will be available to the right candidate. Full NMC registration is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Salary is dependent on experience but will be reflective of the leadership role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The position is a Senior role and would involve leading the team of nurses, nurse associate and HCAs whilst liaising with Partners and Management. We would expect that the candidate will have already worked in General Practice and be competent in the following areas:

Cytology

Immunisation

Sexual Health and Contraception

Chronic Disease Management, ideally the candidate would have a specialist interest in a specific chronic disease area

Travel

The candidate will need to be a good team player, dynamic and adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready for the additional challenge of running the nursing department. Further training and support will be available to the right candidate. Full NMC registration is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Salary is dependent on experience but will be reflective of the leadership role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The candidate will need to be a good team player, dynamic and adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready for the additional challenge of running the nursing department. Further training and support will be available to the right candidate.

Desirable

  • Full NMC registration is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The candidate will need to be a good team player, dynamic and adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready for the additional challenge of running the nursing department. Further training and support will be available to the right candidate.

Desirable

  • Full NMC registration is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

The Limes Medical Centre

Address

65 Leicester Road

Narborough

Leicester

LE19 2DU


Employer's website

http://www.limesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Limes Medical Centre

Address

65 Leicester Road

Narborough

Leicester

LE19 2DU


Employer's website

http://www.limesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

David Concar

david.concar@nhs.net

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1629-24-0001

Job locations

65 Leicester Road

Narborough

Leicester

LE19 2DU


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