Job summary
Railway Medical Group are looking for a Lead Practice Nurse
to join our friendly and dynamic team in Blyth, Northumberland.
We are an expanding GP Practice with over 27,300 patients in
Northumberland and are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our
diverse patient community.
We are looking for a motivated team player who can
demonstrate a high standard of clinical excellence and knowledge to provide a
safe, effective and easily accessible range of health services.
Main duties of the job
To manage and provide clinical supervision and guidance to
nursing staff and Healthcare teams.
Assessing patient needs and developing
individualised care plans. Administering medication and treatments as
prescribed.
Monitoring patient progress and making necessary adjustments to
care plans.
Facilitating communication between staff, team collaboration.
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient
care as directed by nursing staff and GPs.
Chronic Disease Management to include: Diabetes, Asthma,
COPD, Chronic Heart Disease, Hypertension, to develop and implement care plans
for patients with Long term conditions, promoting self-care.
Cytology, Childhood immunisations, NHS Travel vaccinations,
phlebotomy, womens health, injections
Participate in areas within QOF and other local initiatives
in order to enhance patient care
Be involved in Safeguarding, Palliative Care meetings,
clinical audits
Be involved in clinical practices and policies, ensuring
national policies are in place and shared with the wider clinical team.
To keep accurate clinical detailed health records on Emis.
Undertake mandatory and statutory training
requirements and promote the role of Practice Nurse in the provision of care
About us
Railway Medical Group is a key healthcare provider in Blyth, Northumberland, serving over 27,300 patients across a diverse community. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.
Our team is made up of a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical professionals who work together to provide holistic patient care. We are proud to include Paramedics, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, CPNs, ANPs, Care Navigators, Social Prescribers, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and GPs, all supported by a dedicated administrative and management team. Together, we are committed to placing patients at the centre of everything we do.
What We Offer:
- A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice
- A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time in each department to understand our team and workflow
- A competitive salary
- A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice
- A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Joining Railway Medical Group means becoming part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and provide clinical supervision and guidance to
nursing staff and Healthcare teams. Assessing patient needs and developing
individualised care plans. Administering medication and treatments as
prescribed. Monitoring patient progress and making necessary adjustments to
care plans. Facilitating communication between staff, team collaboration.
Chronic Disease management including data recording and
patient education for asthma/COPD, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Management of diabetic patients including regular reviews,
annual foot checks, patient education and liaison with other members of the
healthcare team e.g. GPs, dietician. Experience in this area would be desirable
but not essential as appropriate training can be given
NHS travel medicine
Immunisation of adults and children
Venepuncture
Cervical screening and swabs
Contraception and sexual health advice
Requesting pathology tests, for urine culture, swabs,
routine blood tests etc.
Managing, planning and delivering to contractual targets and
alerts such as QOF
Taking a lead responsibility for a chronic disease
condition.
Developing Nursing services within the practice.
Maintaining and organisation of dedicated QOF registers.
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used within the practice.
Maintaining GP and Nurse rooms, stocking and rotating items
as required.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by
another clinician.
Maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and
treatment rooms.
Maintaining stock of leaflets as instructed by GPs and
Practice Manager.
Ordering Health Promotional Literature.
Ordering stock as needed including vaccinations to maintain
stock levels.
Participating in the administrative systems in the Practice.
Maintaining accurate records at all times.
A duty to advise the Lead GP of potential problems or
errors.
Attend and participate in any Practice Meetings when
appropriate.
Any other delegated duties as appropriate to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and provide clinical supervision and guidance to
nursing staff and Healthcare teams. Assessing patient needs and developing
individualised care plans. Administering medication and treatments as
prescribed. Monitoring patient progress and making necessary adjustments to
care plans. Facilitating communication between staff, team collaboration.
Chronic Disease management including data recording and
patient education for asthma/COPD, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Management of diabetic patients including regular reviews,
annual foot checks, patient education and liaison with other members of the
healthcare team e.g. GPs, dietician. Experience in this area would be desirable
but not essential as appropriate training can be given
NHS travel medicine
Immunisation of adults and children
Venepuncture
Cervical screening and swabs
Contraception and sexual health advice
Requesting pathology tests, for urine culture, swabs,
routine blood tests etc.
Managing, planning and delivering to contractual targets and
alerts such as QOF
Taking a lead responsibility for a chronic disease
condition.
Developing Nursing services within the practice.
Maintaining and organisation of dedicated QOF registers.
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used within the practice.
Maintaining GP and Nurse rooms, stocking and rotating items
as required.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by
another clinician.
Maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and
treatment rooms.
Maintaining stock of leaflets as instructed by GPs and
Practice Manager.
Ordering Health Promotional Literature.
Ordering stock as needed including vaccinations to maintain
stock levels.
Participating in the administrative systems in the Practice.
Maintaining accurate records at all times.
A duty to advise the Lead GP of potential problems or
errors.
Attend and participate in any Practice Meetings when
appropriate.
Any other delegated duties as appropriate to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC Registration.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Specialist in the management of a chronic disease Experience of working within a Nursing Team.
- Team Player Ability to work in a changing environment, flexibility High level of professionalism.
- Excellent organisational skills Ability to manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS
- Knowledge of Ardens Templates
- Diabetes Experience
- Cervical cytology taker
- Immunisation training
- Prescriber
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC Registration.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Specialist in the management of a chronic disease Experience of working within a Nursing Team.
- Team Player Ability to work in a changing environment, flexibility High level of professionalism.
- Excellent organisational skills Ability to manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS
- Knowledge of Ardens Templates
- Diabetes Experience
- Cervical cytology taker
- Immunisation training
- Prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
