Job summaryThis post is part-time working 32 hours per week.We are committed to safe and manageable workloads for our clinical team offering generous appointment times and daily clinical huddle. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Practice Nurse role which is an integral part of the General Practice team and is responsible for providing nursing treatments to patients in liaison with GPs, ACPs or independently according to agreed protocols. The Practice Nurse will be professionally accountable to patients under the NMC.The Practice will support the continuing education and professional development of nurses in the form of attendance at study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the Practice.It will be necessary to hold a full driving licence and to have own transport to travel between the practice sites.In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Specialist Practice Nurse will:-Support and / or lead a named area of clinical compliance in line with Practice need-Utilise their chronic disease knowledge and skills to deliver care to patients in General Practice providing support for both patients and colleagues in recognised quality and outcome chronic disease areas.Main duties of the jobCanterbury Medical Practice is a friendly, supportive, training practice which values our staff and supports their development. The successful candidate will want to help develop and maintain systems that improve outcomes and experiences for the practice population. They will be proactive, have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise their own and others workloads to enable them to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.Effective communication skills and teamwork are crucial in a multidisciplinary environment, helping ensure the quality and consistency of the services the practice provides. The post requires a pleasant and approachable manner with the ability to exercise tact and discretion as well as being able to use initiative.Ideal attributes of a Specialist Practice Nurse:- You will have an enthusiasm for primary care nursing- You will work be pro-active with a multi-disciplinary team approach.- You will provide holistic, high quality, clinical care working always in accordance with NMC professional guidelines and scope of competence.About usCanterbury Medical Practice's priority is to provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 24,000+ patients registered with the Practice as well as those from other practices who are seen in our additional clinics. We aim to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and support organisations, to enable more patients to be treated in a primary care setting, closer to home. We embrace a continuous improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when they need a consultation. We have a holistic approach to patient care, supported by generous appointment times and a strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop and progress.We aim to:provide high quality clinical caremeet our patients needsact with integrity and complete confidentialitybe courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodatingensure we provide safe and effective services and environmentsto put patient care at the centre of what we doto maintain a motivated and skilled workforceuse feedback, monitoring and auditing to continuously improve our servicestreat all patients and staff with dignity, respect and honestyJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn addition to the Practice Nurse role, the Specialist Practice Nurse will be required:To use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and for data capture.To liaise with other primary healthcare team members.To play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans.To act in a nurse leadership role for specific chronic disease areas under the Quality and Outcomes Framework of the GMS contract by pro-actively aiming to meet these targetsTo actively support the development of chronic disease systems and processes across sites in liaison with ANP and GP LeadsTo provide holistic, high quality, clinical care working always in accordance with NMC professional guidelines and scope of competence.To be involved in the management of patients with chronic disease and evaluating their care where indicated using appropriate recall systems to actively signpost the patient to the correct professionalPartake in research and audit as appropriate re: named chronic disease areaTo provide subject matter expertise on specific chronic disease matters as part of the practice quality improvement work in liaison with the clinical teamTo use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and data capture.To attend and input to the regular practice meetings, as deemed appropriate.Attendance at regular training / updates /meetings as identified in your Personal Development PlanAttend clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.To maintain skills and develop competence in new areas depending on service needs.Ensure professional knowledge and professional registration is kept up to date.Attend clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.To assist in formulating practice protocols/guidelines when appropriateTo keep up-to-date with the Policies and Procedures of the organisationTo play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans and support QoF and Enhanced Service targetsUndertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective mannerPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNMC Registered NurseDiploma Level or equivalent in Chronic DiseaseDesirableEducated to Degree levelIndependent Prescriber qualificationPersonal QualitiesEssentialSensitive and empathetic in distressing situationsAble to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversityFlexible and co-operativeAbility to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individualsHigh levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentialityKnowledge of and ability to work to policies and proceduresSkillsEssentialAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to faceKnowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internetAbility to promote best practice regarding all nursing matters within your scope of practiceAbility to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisationalpolicies/procedures and codes of conductEffective time management (Planning & Organising)Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressureExperienceEssentialExperience working in a primary care settingEvidence of working autonomously or as part of a teamUnderstanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GPpractices, QOF and enhanced servicesBroad knowledge of General PracticeDesirableGood clinical system IT knowledge of EMISOther requirementsEssentialFlexibility to work outside of core office hoursDisclosure Barring Service (DBS) checkEvidence of continuing professional developmentAccess to own transport and ability to travel across the locality if needed, including to visit people in their own homeDisclosure 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCanterbury Medical PracticeAddressPatrixbourne RoadBridgeCanterburyKentCT4 5BLEmployer's websitehttps://www.canterburymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)