Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Practice Nurse, you'll be an essential part of our well-established nursing team, undertaking various responsibilities such as chronic disease management, health promotions, and clinical procedures. Join us in providing clinical excellence and contributing to the development of future clinicians.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities
To deliver practice nursing services within NMC Code of Conduct and agreed Practice standards.
Manage patients with chronic diseases, following quality frameworks and evidence-based guidelines.
Contribute to the development of integrated services within Primary Care.
Oversee infection control, ensuring compliance, and participate in annual appraisals.
Perform clinical duties, including chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations, and lifestyle advice.
Recognise signs of abuse and work with safeguarding teams where relevant.
Maintain accurate records, participate in audits, and update disease registers.
Key Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and planning skills, able to work under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and experience in dealing with the public/patients.
Willingness to develop nursing skills and adapt to a changing environment.
If you're an enthusiastic, highly motivated, qualified Practice Nurse with a positive outlook. looking to contribute to a friendly, well-organised, and professional General Practice then we encourage you to apply.
About us
Our well established and well respected practice is currently running across three sites.
The successful candidate will be expected to work between our three sites which are: Elizabeth Street Surgery, Gorton Street Surgery and Harris Medical Centre. We are temporarily working from Elizabeth Street and Gorton Street until our new build on Adelaide Street is ready.
We are a large practice with over 15,000 patients, supported by a very experienced, hardworking and dedicated team.
The team includes doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician associates, physiotherapists, care co-ordinators, social prescribers, practice nurses, paramedics, mental health practitioner's, health and wellbeing coach's, nurse associate's, assistant practitioner's, health care assistant's and a large reception and administrative team.
We pride ourselves on being a training practice supporting GP trainees, medical students etc.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, hardworking and who strives to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within NMC Code of Conduct and to agreed Practice standards and protocols
Delivery effective implementation of management of patients with Chronic Diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes Framework, local quality schemes and national quality schemes
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the wider team.
Ensure that all nurse-related Care Quality Commission evidence table indicators are compliant, demonstrating evidence, review, and audit cycle
Participate and engage in the practice appraisal process working towards a personal development plan, utilising a reflective approach to practice.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary clinical and practice meetings.
Support and participate in the development of clinical and practice protocols.
A range of clinical nursing duties in line with the practice nursing team.
Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD
Provide adult and child immunisations
Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography
Support patients to engage in a healthier lifestyle with evidence based advice and signposting to appropriate support.
Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients
Provide high quality evidence-based care.
Undertake a variety oof research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatment.
Maintain and update disease registers.
Promote and support a learning culture within the Practice and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of trainees attached to the practice.
Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with all practice staff, patients and visiting team members such as district nurses, health visitors etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within NMC Code of Conduct and to agreed Practice standards and protocols
Delivery effective implementation of management of patients with Chronic Diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes Framework, local quality schemes and national quality schemes
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the wider team.
Ensure that all nurse-related Care Quality Commission evidence table indicators are compliant, demonstrating evidence, review, and audit cycle
Participate and engage in the practice appraisal process working towards a personal development plan, utilising a reflective approach to practice.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary clinical and practice meetings.
Support and participate in the development of clinical and practice protocols.
A range of clinical nursing duties in line with the practice nursing team.
Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD
Provide adult and child immunisations
Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography
Support patients to engage in a healthier lifestyle with evidence based advice and signposting to appropriate support.
Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients
Provide high quality evidence-based care.
Undertake a variety oof research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatment.
Maintain and update disease registers.
Promote and support a learning culture within the Practice and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of trainees attached to the practice.
Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with all practice staff, patients and visiting team members such as district nurses, health visitors etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level), NMC registration, car driver with a clean license.
Desirable
- Practice Nurse Qualification/Experience, experience in chronic disease management, emergency resuscitation training certificate, familiarity with EMIS Clinical System.
- Special interest in respiratory medicine.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level), NMC registration, car driver with a clean license.
Desirable
- Practice Nurse Qualification/Experience, experience in chronic disease management, emergency resuscitation training certificate, familiarity with EMIS Clinical System.
- Special interest in respiratory medicine.
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).
