General Practice Nurse
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The Practice Nurse will work as part of the Chapel Street Enhanced Care Home Team at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre under the management of the Trust to provide nursing care to the patients in residential and nursing care settings within the community in accordance with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) code of conduct and in line with the NMC scope of professional conduct.
Chronic Disease Management would be an advantage but Older Adult Vaccinations, Cervical Screening, Wound Management and an understanding of QOF are essential requirements for this role.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. The ability to work under pressure is essential.
As an EMIS Web organisation previous experience using this system would be desirable but not essential as full training would be given.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oManagement of patients with long-term conditions
- oClinical examination skills
- oLocal and national health policy
Desirable
- oKnowledge of public health issues
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered first level nurse
- oRelevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- oCommunity nursing specialist qualification
Experience
Essential
- oRecent primary and community nursing experience
- oNurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- oNurse-led triage
- oCompiling protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- oProject management
About the employer
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)