Nurse Practitioner inSwindon inSwindon PUBLISHED 5 APR 2024

Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity.
Job summary

We 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 job

We 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 us

Whalebridge 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 responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION

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 responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION

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

  • Experience of SystmOne
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

  • Experience of SystmOne
Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable

  • Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
  • Chronic disease diploma
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice
Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ

Employer's website
Job summary

We 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 job

We 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 us

Whalebridge 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 responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION

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 responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION

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

  • Experience of SystmOne
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

  • Experience of SystmOne
Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable

  • Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
  • Chronic disease diploma
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice
Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ

Employer's website


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