Practice Nurse - Corner Place Surgery
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9-12 month’s fixed term period to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking practice.
We are looking for a Part-time Practice Nurse with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of nursing care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Practice Nurse with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective nursing team.
The successful applicant will be qualified to undertake all general treatment room tasks and would benefit from knowledge around chronic disease management.
Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.
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To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
Provide nursing service/treatments to patients independently or in participation with general practitioners with reference to aforesaid agreed protocols and guidelines.
To undertake other duties as and when required
Please note that there is a requirement to be flexible and help to provide cover for holidays and sickness.
Working for our organisation
Corner Place Surgery is a dynamic, forward-thinking and well-established practice of just over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist’s, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.