Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Primary Care Nurse, newly qualified and secondary care experience need not apply, thank you. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive registered Nurse to join our team and to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery. The successful candidate will be working across our 3 sites with our varied Nursing Team. Primary care experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

This will be a varied role including nursing clinics. Providing an excellent patient service and patient relationship skills, excellent communication skills, a confident manner and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes of any applicants. Applicants should possess the appropriate qualifications: Cervical Screening Qualification, Chronic Disease Management, Baby immunisations.

About us

The Lordswood Group was formed in October 2008. We are a partnership of three local GP Practices covering the Harborne and Quinton areas of Birmingham with 25,000 patients. Our aim is to provide the highest possible standard of care in a convenient local setting. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a member practice of Our Health Partnership. We offer a competitive salary together with 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharon Dyer, Business Manager on [contact hidden].

Job responsibilities

• Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population.
• Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team.
• Assist with management of Chronic Diseases, wound care, health screening, travel health, health screening, immunisations (Adult and Child), Cytology.
• Stock maintenance and ordering.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Confidentiality, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Personal/Professional Development, Quality, Communication as described in the job description.

Qualifications

• First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
• Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Cervical Screening, Chronic Disease Management, Baby Immunisations.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree. Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Essential experience

• Primary care experience.
• Chronic Disease Management.

Additional information

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: 54 Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9DB
Employer's website: https://lordswood.org.uk/

Contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Practice Director, Sharon Dyer
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Phone: [contact hidden]