Job Summary
We are looking for a General Practice Nurse with experience in all basic Practice Nurse tasks to become part of the current nursing team. Skills and interest in diabetes would be particularly welcome. We are a friendly, motivated and mutually supportive nursing team within our 6 partner training practice. You will be part of an expanding nursing team that includes 3 other Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's, ANP, SNA and a Phlebotomist.
a special interest in diabetes to join our friendly, motivated and mutually supportive nursing team within our 5 partner, training practice. You will be part of an expanding nursing team that includes 3 other Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, a trainee nurse assistant and a phlebotomist.
Work Pattern
2 or 2.5 days.
20 - 25 hours
Likely work pattern to include full days on Monday and Tuesdays.
Cover to 19.15 on Monday evenings and some early mornings and Saturday mornings to support enhanced access contractual practice opening hours.
Informal visits are very welcome and strongly recommended. Come and see if this is where you would be happy working.
Please Note
If the successful candidate is a patient at Hightown Surgery there would be requirement for them and their immediate household to move to another GP practice.
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in General Practice. You would be pivotal in supporting the Practice with its targets, chronic disease management and maintaining our standards of care for our practice population.
The role involves delivery of all practice nurse services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, having responsibility for a number of clinical areas including chronic disease management, health promotion and prevention, as well as supporting the management team in reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Skills and interest in diabetes/respiratory.
We use EMIS/Optum clinical system, Arden clinical templates, AccuRx, Docman and MedLink.
About us
We are a 12,500 patient cohesive, welcoming and well-respected training practice with 6 partners, 6 salaried GPs, GP Registrar, strong nursing team, broad pharmacy team, shared PCN staff, MSK practitioner, social prescriber and care coordinator. We are well supported by our management, admin, patient services and data teams. The practice provides a nurturing, developmental environment for all staff, recognising this as a priority to enable us to provide best care to our patients.
We are members of a small, 3 practice PCN.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, experienced and supportive team where you will be warmly welcomed and respected by both patients and colleagues.
Flexibility of hours : we aim to find a working pattern for all staff that suits the individual as well as the overall needs of the practice. Exact days/hours will be negotiated within the nursing team.
33 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
NHS pension scheme
Consistently high patient satisfaction survey results (and local reputation), CQC rating good.
Where we are and what the area offers
Banbury is a growing market town on the edge of the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds, close to Oxford, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Bicester Village.
Good choice of schools, both private and state.
Excellent transport links to London, Birmingham and the rest of the UK, both by rail and motorway.
Situated next to the Horton General Hospital; facilitates good links with local consultants + ambulatory unit for same-day assessment/investigation.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged. Come and see if this is where you would be happy working.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) (required)
Work Location: In person
