Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity.
Job summaryWe are a GP Practice in Swindon, looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner. We have 3 surgery sites in Swindon and you will be required to work at all sites.With a growing practice population, we are keen to continue to develop our clinical team.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective clinical team. We are flexible in terms of hours and a competitive salary will be offered to reflect the successful candidates experience and qualifications.
About usWhalebridge Practice is looking for a Practice Nurse to join their multi-disciplinary team, to work over 3 sites within Swindon.
The role can be part time or full time and the rate of remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience.
Job description Job responsibilitiesJOBDESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Grade: Band 7 equivalent
Reportingto: Nurse Manager
Job Summary/Main Purpose
Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites.
Principal Duties
To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments.
To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision.
To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell.
To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system.
IndividualResponsibilities
Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge
Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service
Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary
Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Tosupervise junior members of the team
Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners
Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct
Extendprofessional practice and competencies
To participate instaff appraisal
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Educationand Development
Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision
To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes.
Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
Toattend training to develop and maintain skill.
Tokeep registration up to date
Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally
GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
Confidentiality
Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff.
Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager.
Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.
All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director.
Health and Safety
All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified.
All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.
All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith.
Flexibility Statement
The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesJOBDESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Grade: Band 7 equivalent
Reportingto: Nurse Manager
Job Summary/Main Purpose
Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites.
Principal Duties
To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments.
To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision.
To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell.
To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system.
IndividualResponsibilities
Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge
Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service
Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary
Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Tosupervise junior members of the team
Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners
Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct
Extendprofessional practice and competencies
To participate instaff appraisal
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Educationand Development
Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision
To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes.
Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
Toattend training to develop and maintain skill.
Tokeep registration up to date
Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally
GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
Confidentiality
Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff.
Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager.
Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.
All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director.
Health and Safety
All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified.
All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.
All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith.
Flexibility Statement
The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder.
Person Specification Experience Essential - 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
- Work using advanced clinical skills
Desirable - General Practice experience
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential - Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries
- Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management
- Able to use analytical skills in practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
- Immunisations experience
- Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility
- Recognise and work within own scope of practice
- IT experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals
Desirable Qualifications Essential - RGN
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable - Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Chronic disease diploma
Person Specification
Experience Essential - 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
- Work using advanced clinical skills
Desirable - General Practice experience
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential - Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries
- Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management
- Able to use analytical skills in practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
- Immunisations experience
- Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility
- Recognise and work within own scope of practice
- IT experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals
Desirable Qualifications Essential - RGN
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable - Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Chronic disease diploma
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameThe Whalebridge Practice
AddressSwindon Nhs Health Centre
1 Islington Street
Swindon
SN1 2DQ
Employer's website Job summaryWe are a GP Practice in Swindon, looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner. We have 3 surgery sites in Swindon and you will be required to work at all sites.With a growing practice population, we are keen to continue to develop our clinical team.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective clinical team. We are flexible in terms of hours and a competitive salary will be offered to reflect the successful candidates experience and qualifications.
About usWhalebridge Practice is looking for a Practice Nurse to join their multi-disciplinary team, to work over 3 sites within Swindon.
The role can be part time or full time and the rate of remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOBDESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Grade: Band 7 equivalent
Reportingto: Nurse Manager
Job Summary/Main Purpose
Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites.
Principal Duties
To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments.
To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision.
To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell.
To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system.
IndividualResponsibilities
Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge
Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service
Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary
Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Tosupervise junior members of the team
Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners
Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct
Extendprofessional practice and competencies
To participate instaff appraisal
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Educationand Development
Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision
To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes.
Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
Toattend training to develop and maintain skill.
Tokeep registration up to date
Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally
GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
Confidentiality
Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff.
Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager.
Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.
All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director.
Health and Safety
All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified.
All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.
All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith.
Flexibility Statement
The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesJOBDESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Grade: Band 7 equivalent
Reportingto: Nurse Manager
Job Summary/Main Purpose
Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites.
Principal Duties
To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments.
To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision.
To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell.
To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system.
IndividualResponsibilities
Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge
Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service
Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary
Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Tosupervise junior members of the team
Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners
Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct
Extendprofessional practice and competencies
To participate instaff appraisal
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Educationand Development
Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision
To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes.
Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
Toattend training to develop and maintain skill.
Tokeep registration up to date
Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally
GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
Confidentiality
Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff.
Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager.
Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer.
All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director.
Health and Safety
All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified.
All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses.
All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith.
Flexibility Statement
The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential - 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
- Work using advanced clinical skills
Desirable - General Practice experience
Clinical knowledge and skillsEssential - Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries
- Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management
- Able to use analytical skills in practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
- Immunisations experience
- Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility
- Recognise and work within own scope of practice
- IT experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals
Desirable QualificationsEssential - RGN
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable - Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Chronic disease diploma
Person Specification
ExperienceEssential - 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
- Work using advanced clinical skills
Desirable - General Practice experience
Clinical knowledge and skillsEssential - Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries
- Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management
- Able to use analytical skills in practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
- Immunisations experience
- Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility
- Recognise and work within own scope of practice
- IT experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals
Desirable QualificationsEssential - RGN
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable - Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Chronic disease diploma
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Whalebridge Practice
AddressSwindon Nhs Health Centre
1 Islington Street
Swindon
SN1 2DQ
Employer's website