Community nurse in primary care
We have an opportunity for a new community care nurse for our large group of GP practices in north southwark
Nexus is a group of 9 practices who merged from several GP partnerships in 2016
We serve patients across north southwark in an exciting and diverse area in central london with great transport links.
Nexus has an established Nursing team of Practice Nurses, community nurses, Nurse associates and Health care assistants who all work as one team in a supportive enviroment. We have standardized induction, training and pay scheme
We are committed to developing staff and also work with a wide range of other practitioners and support patients holistically as a multi disciplinary team
The role involves managing the routine reviews for long term conditions of housebound patients as well as follow ups and required. The nurse will be supported by other community Nurses as well as the wider medical and practice nurse team
The community nurses are also involved in the delivery of seasonal vaccines for our housebound patients
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a community or primary care setting
Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of managing a case load, implementing care pathways, protocols and clinical guidelines.
Experience of management of complex long-term conditions and can demonstrate the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community.
Desirable
Worked as community or district nurse
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse
Current NMC Qualification
Post registration courses in chronic disease management
Desirable
Independent non-medical prescriber (V300)
Primary care experience
Working towards or interest in working towards advanced nurse practitioner competencies
Nursing Degree Qualification BSc or MSc or working towards
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£48,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2024