North Watford PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, for 10 - 20 hours per week.
The main responsibilities of the role include undertaking a range of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols, etc.
It is important for the successful applicant to strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.
Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role, as well as mentoring our healthcare assistants.
Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g., The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES, is a vital element of the post.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job summary
North Watford PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, for 10 - 20 hours per week.
The main responsibilities of the role include undertaking a range of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols, etc.
It is important for the successful applicant to strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.
Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role, as well as mentoring our healthcare assistants.
Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g., The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES, is a vital element of the post.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Main duties of the job
Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role, as well as mentoring our healthcare assistants.
Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g., The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES, is a vital element of the post.
About us
North Watford PCN is made up of three GP Practices: Vine House, Abbotswood, and Sheepcot Medical Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Watford PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, for 10 - 20 hours per week.
The main responsibilities of the role include undertaking a range of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols, etc.
It is important for the successful applicant to strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered first level nurse.
Experience
Essential
* Clinical supervision training and experience.
* Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
* Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
* Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
* Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Cunningham Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NL
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/
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