Practice Nurse - Band 6

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse (Band
6) to join Oakley Health Group
, a large and progressive GP practice serving over 29,000 patients across Yateley and Blackwater.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
This is a varied clinical role offering the opportunity to use and develop a broad range of Practice Nursing skills, including treatment-room nursing, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, clinical assessment and long-term condition management.
We recognise the importance of supporting our nursing team to develop professionally while maintaining a positive work/life balance.
We can offer full-time or part-time hours, up to 37.5 hours per week
. The successful applicant will need to be available to work one evening per week until 8.00 pm
, with Saturday working on a rota basis
.
If you are an experienced Practice Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking primary care organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to our patient population.
• Undertake a range of core Practice Nursing activities, including adult and childhood immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, dressings and routine treatment-room procedures.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and basic clinical assessment.
• Recognise and appropriately elevate patients who are deteriorating or require further clinical assessment.
• Support the management of patients with long-term conditions according to competence and experience.
• Provide health promotion, screening and preventative healthcare.
• Work autonomously within professional scope of practice and in accordance with NMC standards.
• Work safely and appropriately under relevant PGDs and PSDs.
• Ensure safe medicines management and adherence to practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and use clinical IT systems effectively.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain safe cold-chain processes.
• Prioritise and manage a varied clinical workload effectively.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.
• Support students, trainees and developing members of the nursing team where appropriate.

Oakley Health Group is a large and progressive GP practice serving the communities of Yateley, Blackwater and the surrounding area.
We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a supportive environment in which our staff can develop and thrive.
Our nursing team plays a key role in delivering preventative healthcare, screening, immunisation, treatment-room services and long-term condition management. We value collaborative working and encourage our clinicians to develop their skills and contribute to service improvement.
We recognise that excellent patient care depends on having a motivated and supported workforce. We therefore place importance on professional development, teamwork and staff wellbeing, alongside the need to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join an established primary care team and contribute to the continued development of our nursing services.

Job Description Practice Nurse (Band
6)
Job Title

Practice Nurse Band 6

Employer
Oakley Health Group

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