Job summary
We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in general practice nursing, proactive, and passionate about providing excellent care to our local community.
Hours: Part-time 16 hours/week
(Please note: If the position has been successfully
filled, the posting can be closed before the closing date.)
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse, you will deliver a wide range of clinical services, supporting chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, health promotion and treatment room duties. You will work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective primary care services.
About us
The Practice currently has 5 GPs, one Autonomous Nurse
Practitioner, one Practice Nurses, a Health Care
Assistant and a Phlebotomist. Many of the employees have long service,
highlighting the friendly and family-like culture the Practice has ingrained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage chronic disease care across QOF areas (cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes), promoting self-management and making appropriate referrals.
- Deliver cervical screening in line with national guidelines.
- Provide childhood immunisations and the full vaccination programme under PGDs/protocols.
- Perform Doppler assessments (ABPI) to support vascular and wound care.
- Undertake a full range of treatment room duties including BP, BMI, urinalysis, peak flow, venepuncture, wound care, ECGs and other relevant procedures.
- Provide evidence based health promotion (lifestyle, diet, smoking cessation, women's and men's health, family planning).
- Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement work.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, clinical and administrative colleagues to deliver seamless patient care.
- Ensure treatment rooms are clean, well-organised and fully stocked.
- Provide cover for colleagues where required.
- Adhere to all infection control, health & safety and confidentiality policies.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage chronic disease care across QOF areas (cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes), promoting self-management and making appropriate referrals.
- Deliver cervical screening in line with national guidelines.
- Provide childhood immunisations and the full vaccination programme under PGDs/protocols.
- Perform Doppler assessments (ABPI) to support vascular and wound care.
- Undertake a full range of treatment room duties including BP, BMI, urinalysis, peak flow, venepuncture, wound care, ECGs and other relevant procedures.
- Provide evidence based health promotion (lifestyle, diet, smoking cessation, women's and men's health, family planning).
- Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement work.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, clinical and administrative colleagues to deliver seamless patient care.
- Ensure treatment rooms are clean, well-organised and fully stocked.
- Provide cover for colleagues where required.
- Adhere to all infection control, health & safety and confidentiality policies.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC).
- Diploma level training in chronic disease management.
- Accredited cervical cytology screener.
- Competency in childhood immunisations and vaccination programmes.
- Competency in Doppler/ABPI assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year post registration nursing experience.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or community nursing is preferred.
Skills, Competencies & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; clear, confident and empathetic.
- Strong team player who builds trust and promotes a positive working environment.
- Demonstrates initiative, reliability and leadership through maintaining clinical standards.
- Strong organisational and planning skills; able to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Effective problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Adaptable, open to change and committed to continuous improvement.
- Awareness of service efficiency, patient experience and resource conscious working.
- Proficient in clinical IT systems such as SystmOne (preferred).
- Understanding of general practice operations, QOF, protocols, infection control, health & safety and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Able to mentor and support colleagues and learners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC).
- Diploma level training in chronic disease management.
- Accredited cervical cytology screener.
- Competency in childhood immunisations and vaccination programmes.
- Competency in Doppler/ABPI assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year post registration nursing experience.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or community nursing is preferred.
Skills, Competencies & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; clear, confident and empathetic.
- Strong team player who builds trust and promotes a positive working environment.
- Demonstrates initiative, reliability and leadership through maintaining clinical standards.
- Strong organisational and planning skills; able to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Effective problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Adaptable, open to change and committed to continuous improvement.
- Awareness of service efficiency, patient experience and resource conscious working.
- Proficient in clinical IT systems such as SystmOne (preferred).
- Understanding of general practice operations, QOF, protocols, infection control, health & safety and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Able to mentor and support colleagues and learners.
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).
