Fenham Hall Medical Group

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 31 January 2026

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The sucessful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to our patient population, monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention & screening, they will work collaboratively with the practice team to meet the needs of our population & support the delivery of practice policies & procedures.

this position is part time working 2 days a week, preferably a monday being one of the days.

hours are 8.30am - 6pm.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who will fulfil core responsibilities of the role such as: Long Term Condition management, wound care management, Cytology, Child Immunisations, Vaccinations Contraception, Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures, infection control, keeping accurate and detailed health records on EMIS. ( SystmOne from 27.01.2026)

A key role in QOF/PEP achievement, Involvement in the MDT of the Surgery. This role may support the wider team with: Clinical audits, Safeguarding concerns, Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care. Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary. Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary.

About us

Fenham Hall Medical Group is a busy GP Practice with 8 Doctors, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Practice nurses & Health care Assistants. The Clinical staff are supported by the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager & 11 Administrative staff.

Our extended team consist of Mental Health Workers, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapy, Counsellor & Dietitian.

We are a teaching practice and host GP Registrars, Foundation level 2 Doctors & medical students. Our current patient list size is 10,935. We use EMIS clinical system, however we are migrating to S1 in January 2026, our last CQC rating was good.

Our vision is that we aim to provide the best possible care for our patients in a safe and welcoming environment, our doctors and staff are approachable, respectful and patients centred where all our employees approach their work with enthusiasm where our patients are our priority!

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0865-25-0000

Job locations

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9XD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and responsibilities:

  • Wound care
  • Removal of Sutures / clips
  • Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Year of Care and Chronic disease Management such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension,
  • Spirometry
  • Venepuncture
  • Cervical cytology smear tests
  • Health Screening
  • General health advice
  • Routine immunisations / Child Immunisations
  • Routine Injections
  • Contraception
  • Travel Clinic
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to other nurses or GPs as appropriate
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Participate in maintaining Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms keeping a clear work surface culture
  • Ordering of stock to maintain safe stock levels & cash control
  • Ordering of vaccinations to maintain safe stock levels & cash control
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
  • A duty to advise Practice manager and Partners of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
  • Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided for nurse holidays/sickness
  • Maintain effective liaison with other agencies & staff concerned with patient care
  • Co-operate & participate as required in any research projects within the practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and responsibilities:

  • Wound care
  • Removal of Sutures / clips
  • Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Year of Care and Chronic disease Management such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension,
  • Spirometry
  • Venepuncture
  • Cervical cytology smear tests
  • Health Screening
  • General health advice
  • Routine immunisations / Child Immunisations
  • Routine Injections
  • Contraception
  • Travel Clinic
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to other nurses or GPs as appropriate
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Participate in maintaining Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms keeping a clear work surface culture
  • Ordering of stock to maintain safe stock levels & cash control
  • Ordering of vaccinations to maintain safe stock levels & cash control
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
  • A duty to advise Practice manager and Partners of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
  • Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided for nurse holidays/sickness
  • Maintain effective liaison with other agencies & staff concerned with patient care
  • Co-operate & participate as required in any research projects within the practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Management and education of patients with chronic diseases. Childhood immunisations.
  • Cytology and womens health.
  • Travel health.
  • Sexual health.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
  • Self-directed practitioner.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Enthusiastic Team player.
  • Basic IT Skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Experience of working in Primary Care.
  • Management and education of patients with chronic diseases. Childhood immunisations.
  • Cytology and womens health.
  • Travel health.
  • Sexual health.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
  • Self-directed practitioner.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Enthusiastic Team player.
  • Basic IT Skills.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Address

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9XD


Employer's website

https://www.fenhamhallmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Address

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9XD


Employer's website

https://www.fenhamhallmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Christine Ramsey

c.ramsey@nhs.net

07879555984

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0865-25-0000

Job locations

Fenham Hall Medical Group

Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9XD


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