To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity.
Job summaryThe Band 5 nurse position is a development post which has been created to offer a wide range of clinics and appointments to include cervical cytology and immunisations of babies and adults across our surgery sites in Swindon. The successful candidate will be required to work on a rostered basis covering the hours of Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. We will consider full or part-time for this role.
Main duties of the jobPrincipal Duties andResponsibilities
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To extend knowledge by study and training as needed
To work as an effective member of the clinicalteam
About usThe Whalebridge Practice wishes to recruit a Band 5 nurse to their clinical team covering our 3 surgery sites within Swindon. We have a large, supportive nursing team and a culture of learning and development. We are looking for someone wishing to develop their skills in General Practice. This position would be suitable for a newly qualified nurse.
Job description Job responsibilitiesClinicalResponsibilities
To use effective communication in allsituations which may necessitate the use of a interpretation service
To mentor students during placements,facilitate programmes for learners
To refer patients to other health careprofessionals as appropriate and necessary
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To assess and make clinical decisionsand treat, using skilled evidence based nursing knowledge
To access resources available meetingthe needs of patients and their families
To establish and maintain effectiveverbal, written and electronic communications ensuring continuity of patientcare and to communicate the outcomes to relevant agencies within the legal andethical requirements of confidentiality
To supervise junior members of the team
To report relevant information to theNurse Practitioner and Scheduled Nurse Manager.
To maintain clinical/professionalexpertise to a high standard in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
Extend professional practice andcompetencies
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
To work acrossrole boundaries providing health care sensitive to the needs of the localpopulation
To participate instaff appraisal and revalidation
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Education andDevelopment
Participate inResearch programmes and explore opportunities to undertake research to enhancethe body of knowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
To attend relevant training days
To keep registration up to date
To participate in staff development,personal development planning and clinical supervision
To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures andguidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast of professional developments, both locallyand nationally
To identify training needs through the appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinicalResponsibilities
To use effective communication in allsituations which may necessitate the use of a interpretation service
To mentor students during placements,facilitate programmes for learners
To refer patients to other health careprofessionals as appropriate and necessary
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To assess and make clinical decisionsand treat, using skilled evidence based nursing knowledge
To access resources available meetingthe needs of patients and their families
To establish and maintain effectiveverbal, written and electronic communications ensuring continuity of patientcare and to communicate the outcomes to relevant agencies within the legal andethical requirements of confidentiality
To supervise junior members of the team
To report relevant information to theNurse Practitioner and Scheduled Nurse Manager.
To maintain clinical/professionalexpertise to a high standard in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
Extend professional practice andcompetencies
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
To work acrossrole boundaries providing health care sensitive to the needs of the localpopulation
To participate instaff appraisal and revalidation
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Education andDevelopment
Participate inResearch programmes and explore opportunities to undertake research to enhancethe body of knowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
To attend relevant training days
To keep registration up to date
To participate in staff development,personal development planning and clinical supervision
To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures andguidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast of professional developments, both locallyand nationally
To identify training needs through the appraisal process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Desirable - Keen to develop Primary Care skills
Experience Essential - Work within own limitations and competence.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
Desirable - Experience of working in Primary Care
Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential - Competent clinical skills.
- Able to use critical skills.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable - Immunisation and vaccination trained.
- Cervical cytology trained.
- Knowledge of chronic disease.
Communication and Interpersonal skills Essential - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
Self-Management Essential - Able to work under pressure.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Have a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Desirable - Keen to develop Primary Care skills
Experience Essential - Work within own limitations and competence.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
Desirable - Experience of working in Primary Care
Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential - Competent clinical skills.
- Able to use critical skills.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable - Immunisation and vaccination trained.
- Cervical cytology trained.
- Knowledge of chronic disease.
Communication and Interpersonal skills Essential - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
Self-Management Essential - Able to work under pressure.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Have a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills.
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 summaryThe Band 5 nurse position is a development post which has been created to offer a wide range of clinics and appointments to include cervical cytology and immunisations of babies and adults across our surgery sites in Swindon. The successful candidate will be required to work on a rostered basis covering the hours of Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. We will consider full or part-time for this role.
Main duties of the jobPrincipal Duties andResponsibilities
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To extend knowledge by study and training as needed
To work as an effective member of the clinicalteam
About usThe Whalebridge Practice wishes to recruit a Band 5 nurse to their clinical team covering our 3 surgery sites within Swindon. We have a large, supportive nursing team and a culture of learning and development. We are looking for someone wishing to develop their skills in General Practice. This position would be suitable for a newly qualified nurse.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinicalResponsibilities
To use effective communication in allsituations which may necessitate the use of a interpretation service
To mentor students during placements,facilitate programmes for learners
To refer patients to other health careprofessionals as appropriate and necessary
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To assess and make clinical decisionsand treat, using skilled evidence based nursing knowledge
To access resources available meetingthe needs of patients and their families
To establish and maintain effectiveverbal, written and electronic communications ensuring continuity of patientcare and to communicate the outcomes to relevant agencies within the legal andethical requirements of confidentiality
To supervise junior members of the team
To report relevant information to theNurse Practitioner and Scheduled Nurse Manager.
To maintain clinical/professionalexpertise to a high standard in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
Extend professional practice andcompetencies
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
To work acrossrole boundaries providing health care sensitive to the needs of the localpopulation
To participate instaff appraisal and revalidation
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Education andDevelopment
Participate inResearch programmes and explore opportunities to undertake research to enhancethe body of knowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
To attend relevant training days
To keep registration up to date
To participate in staff development,personal development planning and clinical supervision
To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures andguidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast of professional developments, both locallyand nationally
To identify training needs through the appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinicalResponsibilities
To use effective communication in allsituations which may necessitate the use of a interpretation service
To mentor students during placements,facilitate programmes for learners
To refer patients to other health careprofessionals as appropriate and necessary
To provide health advice, screening andhealth promotion at every opportunity
To assess and make clinical decisionsand treat, using skilled evidence based nursing knowledge
To access resources available meetingthe needs of patients and their families
To establish and maintain effectiveverbal, written and electronic communications ensuring continuity of patientcare and to communicate the outcomes to relevant agencies within the legal andethical requirements of confidentiality
To supervise junior members of the team
To report relevant information to theNurse Practitioner and Scheduled Nurse Manager.
To maintain clinical/professionalexpertise to a high standard in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
Extend professional practice andcompetencies
Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines
To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
To work acrossrole boundaries providing health care sensitive to the needs of the localpopulation
To participate instaff appraisal and revalidation
To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient
Education andDevelopment
Participate inResearch programmes and explore opportunities to undertake research to enhancethe body of knowledge in this field of nursing
Assist with auditprogrammes
To attend relevant training days
To keep registration up to date
To participate in staff development,personal development planning and clinical supervision
To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures andguidance relating to nursing practice
To keep abreast of professional developments, both locallyand nationally
To identify training needs through the appraisal process.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Desirable - Keen to develop Primary Care skills
ExperienceEssential - Work within own limitations and competence.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
Desirable - Experience of working in Primary Care
Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssential - Competent clinical skills.
- Able to use critical skills.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable - Immunisation and vaccination trained.
- Cervical cytology trained.
- Knowledge of chronic disease.
Communication and Interpersonal skillsEssential - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
Self-ManagementEssential - Able to work under pressure.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Have a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential Desirable - Keen to develop Primary Care skills
ExperienceEssential - Work within own limitations and competence.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability
Desirable - Experience of working in Primary Care
Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssential - Competent clinical skills.
- Able to use critical skills.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable - Immunisation and vaccination trained.
- Cervical cytology trained.
- Knowledge of chronic disease.
Communication and Interpersonal skillsEssential - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
Self-ManagementEssential - Able to work under pressure.
- Able to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Have a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills.
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