Riversdale Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 18 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Riversdale Surgery for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive healthcare team working up to 35 hours per week..

We are a semi-rural vibrant practice based in the heart of the market town of Belper, gateway to the Peak District, serving 13,600 patients. We have bought together a high performing multi-disciplinary team including five GP Partners, six Salaried GP's, a nurse team of seven, two frailty ACP's, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Co-ordinator, Mental health workers, FCP service, PCN Home visiting team and a fantastic support team.

The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high quality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures and ensuring smooth operation of the practice. This position requires a strong commitment to patient wellbeing and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general treatment room care including wound management, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.
  • Implement and evaluate treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
  • Identify manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
  • Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
  • Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.

This role is essential for fostering a supportive environment for our patients while contributing positively to their health journey. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to delivering exceptional care as part of a friendly supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity

About us

Riversdale Surgery is a friendly, very patient centred practice. We have a strong team ethos and have built a supportive environment for all our staff members .All clinicians meet daily over coffee for a daily informal team debrief. We offer the NHS Pension scheme and on-site parking. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking clinical administration and reception team, which reduces the clinical administration burden on clinicians. We work hard to balance workload fairly across the team and keep the workload sustainable and rewarding. We use Systmone, AccuRx and Ardens and actively look to maximise digital tools to improve the way in which we work. We are a training practice and have close links with Nottingham University Medical, school training medical students and have training status for GP Registrars giving opportunity to get involved with debriefs and supervision of registrars and medical students. We are a SystmOne Clinical system practice.

Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed by the practice. Please contact Vicky Chapman to arrange a visit on 01773 822386 or email Vicky.chapman@nhs.net

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: Friday 18th July 2025 Midnight

Interviews w/c 21 July 2025

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.40 to £20 an hour Depending on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1602-25-0002

Job locations

59 Bridge Street

Belper

Derbyshire

DE56 1AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

This organisation must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Further information on clinical supervision can be sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

This organisation must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Further information on clinical supervision can be sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv

Person Specification

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

  • See attached Job Description for full details

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
  • Right to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
Person Specification

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

  • See attached Job Description for full details

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
  • Right to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification

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

Riversdale Surgery

Address

59 Bridge Street

Belper

Derbyshire

DE56 1AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Riversdale Surgery

Address

59 Bridge Street

Belper

Derbyshire

DE56 1AY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Vicky Chapman

Vicky.chapman@nhs.net

01773822386

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.40 to £20 an hour Depending on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1602-25-0002

Job locations

59 Bridge Street

Belper

Derbyshire

DE56 1AY


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