Nurse Manager

Overview

The post-holder will support the Head of Clinical Services in developing practice-agreed protocols and guidelines to provide treatments to patients both independently and in participation with clinical colleagues. The Nurse Manager will work with the Senior Management Team in providing data to help plan for the future and ensure adequate resources to meet patient demand.

• Lead the Nursing and HCA team, in conjunction with the Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and with the support from the Senior Practice Nurse, as required
• Support and mentor those within the team new to primary care or extending their role (e.g., Cytology screening, contraception reviews, travel health)
• Sickness and absence management coordination, including approval of annual leave
• Review and authorise overtime and expenses for the team
• Sickness absence review meetings (with support from the Head of People)
• Undertaking Performance Development / Performance Reviews (PDPRs) of the Nursing/HCA Team with support from the Senior Practice Nurse
• Supporting ARRS roles, as required, and liaise with lead PCN Nurse
• Undertake workforce profiling, with support from the Head of Clinical Services, and rota management
• Coordinate, plan and host Nursing/HCA Team meetings including clinical supervision
• Clinical lead for Cervical Screening
• Coordinate and ensure all team are aware of current PGDS; all documentation is signed and stored securely
• In conjunction with the Head of People and Planning Team, coordinate inductions for new starters into the team
• Infection Prevention Lead
• Flu / Covid Vaccination Lead

• Adult Nursing Degree with full NMC Registration
• Recognised Diploma Qualifications for Long Term Condition Management (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes and Heart Disease)
• Basic Life Support
• Cytology and Family Planning
• Travel Health qualification
• Mentor/teaching qualification

• Independent Prescriber
• Minor Illness

• Extensive experience of working within a primary care environment
• Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing
• Management of long-term conditions
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit
• Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines
• Management of Infection Control

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Systm One

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS check. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see NHS Careers.