Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse with a passion for caring for older adults? Do you want to join a supportive and innovative primary care team? We have a fantastic opportunity for you! New Coningsby Surgery is looking for an

Older Adults Nurse

to join our expanding team and provide exceptional care to residents in local care homes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Older Adults Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults. Your responsibilities will include:

Care Coordination:

Act as a vital link between care homes and the GP practice, ensuring timely, coordinated care. Attend weekly neighbourhood team meetings and carry out weekly visits to each care home.

Patient Assessment & Management:

Undertake comprehensive health assessments for adults aged 65 and over, support the management of chronic conditions, and work proactively to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

Non-Medical Prescribing (if qualified):

Prescribe medications and treatments in line with agreed clinical protocols.

Wound Care:

Deliver specialist care for chronic and complex wounds, including Doppler and ABPI assessments.

Immunisations:

Administer vaccinations in accordance with national schedules.

Collaboration:

Work closely with GPs, care home staff, multidisciplinary teams, and families to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Additional Clinical Duties:

As required, carry out suture/clip removal, ECGs, venepuncture, and request pathology tests.

The hours of work are 27 hours per week, either on 3 or 4 days. Hours can be discussed at the interview, with some flexibility required to meet patient and service needs.

WHOM ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Registered Nurse:

Essential

Experience in Older Adult Care:

Essential

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification:

Desirable

Excellent Communication Skills:

Essential

Collaborative Approach & Team Spirit:

Essential

Attention to Detail & Organisational Skills:

Essential

Drivers Licence & Own Transport:

Essential due to travel requirements between care home and practice sites

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Support from an experienced GP and nursing team across our practices Collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams and community services Access to ongoing professional development and clinical training

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

NHS Pension Scheme (23.7% contributions) Generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days including bank holidays Staff social events Monthly employee awards Free parking Sick pay scheme Access to the Employee Assistance Programme A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for career development and special interest training

ABOUT US

We're a network of four practices across Lincolnshire, caring for over 35,000 patients. As a forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care while supporting our staff to thrive.





Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding healthcare tailored to each patients needs, while fostering a nurturing and inclusive workplace.





Our core valuesOpportunity, Enthusiasm, Support, Innovation, Family, and Balanceare at the heart of everything we do.





The Welby Group is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.


Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey with us. Click the apply button, or for queries, contact Cheila at HR@welbyhealth.co.uk.