Practice Nurse

Walton Medical Centre

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at Walton Medical Centre. We are looking for a highly motivated, fully experienced Practice Nurse to join us in delivering the highest standards of care for our patient population of just over 7000 patients. This is a part time position working 25 hours per week, currently over 3 days.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to carry out all duties expected of a Practice Nurse, including cervical smears, chronic disease reviews, vaccinations & immunisations. We would like the applicant to also act as a mentor to our Trainee Nurse Associate and Health Care Assistant with full support from our 6 GP Partners.

About us

Walton Medical Centre is a Team of 6 GP Partners, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Trainee Nurse Associate, 1 HCA, we have a full compliment of admin staff to help and support the smooth running of the Practice. We strive to treat patients and colleagues with dignity, care and respect at all times.

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0962-24-0000

Job locations

Walton Medical Centre

1 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in Primary Care with a focus on delivery of the highest quality care to our patients. The key skills and experience should include Cervical Cytology, Childhood Immunisations, management of Long Term Conditions, Travel advicevaccines and cervical cytology is essential. A good understanding of QOF in General Practice is required. Full job description is available on request.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in Primary Care with a focus on delivery of the highest quality care to our patients. The key skills and experience should include Cervical Cytology, Childhood Immunisations, management of Long Term Conditions, Travel advicevaccines and cervical cytology is essential. A good understanding of QOF in General Practice is required. Full job description is available on request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified registered Practice Nurse adhering to standards expected by the NMC.
  • Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Experience of Chronic Disease Management.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of working as a Practice Nurse.
  • Experience of Infection prevention and control measures.
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.

Desirable

  • Mentor qualification.
  • Post graduate degree or diploma (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family planning qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified registered Practice Nurse adhering to standards expected by the NMC.
  • Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Experience of Chronic Disease Management.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of working as a Practice Nurse.
  • Experience of Infection prevention and control measures.
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.

Desirable

  • Mentor qualification.
  • Post graduate degree or diploma (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family planning qualification

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Walton Medical Centre

Address

Walton Medical Centre

1 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD


Employer's website

https://www.waltonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Walton Medical Centre

Address

Walton Medical Centre

1 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD


Employer's website

https://www.waltonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Karen McGarry

karen.mcgarry@livgp.nhs.uk

01512953434

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0962-24-0000

Job locations

Walton Medical Centre

1 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD


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