Prestige Medical Group is looking for an experienced and committed Nurse who will contribute positively to the Nursing team.
You will either already be a lead Nurse or ready to make that next step.
Independent in action but team-oriented, the role will suit an individual looking to have a voice in delivering care to our patient community.
Are you a consensus builder, able to communicate effectively with your team to encourage, develop, and support to an agreed outcome?
Can you lead by example and take your team to the next level for the benefit of the patient community?
An essential clinical requirement is advanced diabetic clinical skills to enable the person to be the Practice Nursing clinical lead.
We are not an Agenda for Change employer but are guided by the bands and link pay to experience and qualifications. We are willing to offer an opportunity to a nurse with Band 7 qualifications.
In return, you would work in a supportive environment that invests in its staff's future while caring for their today.
If this sounds like you, then please submit your CV with a supporting cover letter detailing why you are the right person for the role to nick.gwatkin@nhs.net and via the NHS Jobs website.
We are looking to interview candidates throughout the process and reserve the right to close the process early should we find the right candidate, so please ensure you include contact details within your application.
Main duties of the job
The role includes leadership as well as involvement in practice nursing duties centering around health promotion, women's health, and chronic disease management.
The successful candidate would work within a team-based approach to health care delivery, requiring good communication and IT skills to adapt to changes in patient consultations.
About us
Our multidisciplinary service offers care to 16,000 patients in Burnley, with a team of 49 members, including 6 GP partners and 6 other GPs, 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Paramedic Practitioner, 2 Specialist Practitioners, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Assistant Practitioner, 3 GPAs, and a highly skilled admin team. We are a long-established training practice that trains GPs and supports development roles in nursing, providing placements and employment opportunities to Physician Associates and Paramedics.
Continued professional development is central to our healthcare delivery, and we believe in providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based clinical care.
Our organization is focused on delivering excellent patient care while ensuring our team has all they need to provide the best service on the NHS.
Our staff are very important to us. If we look after each other, we can look after our patients. Therefore, we value not only experience and qualifications but also a good fit with our team and a warm, supportive attitude.
Job responsibilities
The attached Job Description outlines the formal role requirements, which will be finalized in consultation with the successful candidate based on their experience and skills.
Our primary focus is supporting patients with long-term conditions through diagnosis, management, and routine monitoring. We seek a nurse willing to use motivational interviewing techniques in patient consultations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a self-motivated desire to keep their skills current and responsive to emerging developments in diabetes care.
The nurse will empower patients with a clear understanding of their condition's challenges.
Person Specification
Experience
* Sufficient post-registration experience in chronic disease management within the NHS to ensure confidence and autonomy
* Willingness to adhere to protocols and clinical guidelines, applying them effectively in patient care
* Experience in general practice chronic disease management
Qualifications
* Registered Part 1 NMC
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience
* Diploma training in diabetes, CHD, respiratory care
* Current accreditation in Cervical Cytology
* FSRH diploma or working towards it
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
£43,742 per year, following but not directly linked to AFC Band 7.
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