Location: Multi site (South- East London)
Shape the future of primary care at Penrose Health
Penrose Health is a fast-growing, clinician-led organisationon a mission to deliver exceptional primary care thats accessible,compassionate, and proactive. We are looking for a motivated andexperiencedPractice Nurseto join our multidisciplinary teamand help us provide safe, high-quality care to our patients.
You will be working with our clinical teams to deliver thebest primary care healthcare service to our patients. More specifically, ourPractice Nurses are responsible for the normal primary care clinical nursingduties and nursing management / administrative work.
Main duties of the job
* Managing long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)through routine reviews and proactive care, conducting chronic disease clinicsdelivering patient care and making referrals to specialist / secondary carewhere required
* Providing cervical cytology with subsequent resultprocessing
* Routine nursing care according to clinical based evidence,NICE and NSF guidelines
* Administer childhood immunisations, travel vaccines and flujabs
* Requesting necessary pathology services
* Provide contraceptive advice and support
* Contributing to QOF and local incentive schemes
* Promoting health education, self-management and preventativecare
* Working closely with GPs, HCAs, Nursing Associates, andPharmacists to deliver joined-up care
* Ensuring high standards of infection control and clinicaldocumentation
* Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery andother enhanced services.
The right candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonaland communication skills for dealing with our diverse patient population and beable to work well in a close-knit team of both clinicians and non-clinicians.Strong clinical knowledge and good analytical skills are important to ensuresuccessful consultations.Minimum requirements: You must have a current NMC registration, and we wouldideally be looking for someone with experience working in a GP Primary Caresetting. Previous experience working with EMIS also preferred but not required.
About us
What you'll get from us:
* A supportive, forward-thinking team that values your expertise
* Protected time for learning, development and clinical meetings
* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Access to clinical supervision, training, and career progression pathways
* A chance to shape innovative models of care in a growing organisation
Apply now and help us build the future of general practice.
We welcome applications from nurses who are passionate about delivering excellent care in a community setting.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities includes:
* Cervical screening
* Contraception, sexual health and family planning
* Child immunisations
* Seasonal and adult vaccinations
* Travel immunisations
* Long term condition management
* Wound care
* Support of health care assistants and phlebotomists
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
About you
The right candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with our diverse patient population and be able to work well in a close-knit team of both clinicians and non-clinicians. Strong clinical knowledge and good analytical skills are important to ensure successful consultations.
Minimum requirements: You must have a current NMC registration, and we would ideally be looking for someone with experience working in a GP Primary Care setting. Previous experience working with EMIS also preferred but not required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* We would love to hear from you if you:
* - Are a registered nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* - Have recent experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting - Are competent in key areas such as chronic disease management, immunisations, cytology, and wound care
* - Bring a proactive, patient-centred mindset to your work
* - Communicate effectively and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
* - Are keen to contribute to service development and continuous improvement
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.
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