We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our welcoming GP surgery, serving a patient base of over 15,500 individuals.
Situated in a desirable semi-rural location in Kent, our practice is both a dispensing and training facility. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, and you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional nursing care and supporting the health and well-being of our patients. We take pride in our professional and caring approach to supporting our patients and the local community.
We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, skilled, and motivated individual to lead and support our well-established team. The ideal candidate should have experience in general practice and a strong background in leading nursing teams. They may also possess the necessary qualifications for managing chronic health conditions such as Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes, as well as expertise in cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, and treatment room duties. This role requires a well-presented individual with a calm, methodical approach to work, the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with the public, and a working knowledge of EMIS Web (training provided if needed).
Main duties of the job
* Overseeing the day-to-day management of the nursing team
* Providing guidance and support to nurses/HCAs
* Training and coaching the nursing team
* Managing patient assessments
* Infection control
* Conducting clinical consultations
About us
We are a friendly, caring nursing team, including three registered nurses and three HCAs. Our large Medical Practice has multiple departments, including Dispensary, Reception, Admin, ENT, Secretaries, 8 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, and a Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist. We also carry out Minor Surgery, Vasectomies, and have our own Community Gynae clinics. Other services include Physio, Midwife, and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
All departments work collaboratively to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
Benefits include:
* Bank Holidays off
* Free Parking
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to manage the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care.
Job description
The role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing patient care, managing the team, developing policies, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Experience
* Leading a nursing team
* Working within general practice
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the NMC
* Experience in primary care or community nursing
* Leadership and management skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management
* Nurse Prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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