Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Lead Nurse and UTT treatment within a doctor's surgery in Torrington.
Castle Gardens Surgery is looking to employ a full time, permanent lead nurse to manage the clinical team comprising of 5 nurses, 2 HCA's and a Phlebotomist.
This position has become available due to our Lead Nurse retiring.
We are looking for an experienced lead nurse to support and manage a dedicated team. The lead nurse will ensure high quality patient care is provided and drive clinical excellence. You will develop staff potential and motivate your team though mentoring, appraisals and learning events. You will contribute to quality improve initiatives. This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced lead nurse or those seeking career progression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective Nursing Care to the practice population. As the overseeing manager for the Practice Nursing Team the role will provide clinical direction and leadership for these professionals. The role will include oversight of clinical policies and procedures, infection control and day to day delivery of clinical care. This is a brilliant opportunity for either an experienced Nurse Lead looking to develop in an innovative single site practice or for a Nurse looking to take the next step in their career.
Job description
You will be required to:
Support the development of others to maximise staff potential in the team.
Identify the potential for service developments, risk and deficits and inform practice manager making recommendations based on specialist knowledge
Undertake one-to-ones, appraisals, regular Practice Nurse and HCA meetings, clinical education, and other practice-wide learning events and meetings.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As the Clinical lead, you will have overall line management responsibility for the Practice Nursing Team
Play a key role in our clinical governance and overall practice management team.
Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority.
Manage monthly meetings for your team.
Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols, and standards, as well as local projects or initiatives.
Ensure health and safety and infection control are high priorities, supported by other members of the team.
Work with our Practice Management team to ensure we monitor practice performance of QOF and LCS regularly to achieve high standards of patient care.
Take responsibility for own development, learning, and performance, including organising clinical supervision where appropriate and acting as a positive role model.
Work to support staff wellbeing and development.
Quality improvement
Work with colleagues and management team to ensure that we focus our clinical time to maximum benefit of patients and that our systems and processes support staff to focus on what matters most.
To administer medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To oversee the provision of wound care services to patients
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services as necessary
To process pathology results as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
To chaperone patients where necessary
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
To be responsible for ensuring maximum optimisation of use of appointments across the nursing team.
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle and to oversee those within the team.
Essential requirements
· NMC registration
· Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
· A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
· Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
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.
Post details
Full time, Permanent
Annual Salary: To be discussed with potential post holder
Employer details
Castle Garden Surgery
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EU
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £35,000.00-£53,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person