Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed
Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Abbey Medical Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality,
evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patient population. This role requires
expertise in chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes,
hypertension and CHD alongside treatment room skills. Experience of respiratory reviews are particularly welcomed.
You will work collaboratively within the nursing team as
well as with our GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, and
administrative staff to support patient care and health promotion in line with
QOF and other national/local targets.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Chronic Disease Management
- Conduct reviews for long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and CHD
- Provide patient education and self-management advice
- Monitor and adjust treatment plans in accordance with local/national guidelines
- Liaise with secondary care and other community services as required
Treatment Room Duties
- Wound care and dressings
- Cervical cytology
- Immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, adult, travel)
- Contraceptive advice and administration (e.g., Depo injections)
- ECGs, venepuncture, ear irrigation
- Assisting with minor surgery and other clinical procedures
Other Duties
- Participate in the implementation of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding policies
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using [Name of Clinical System e.g., EMIS Web]
- Contribute to QOF targets, audits, and clinical protocols
- Support training of students or junior staff as needed
- Attend regular team meetings and training sessions
About us
We are a busy GP practice in the charming town of Kenilworth with a patient list size of approx. 16000 patients and growing. Rated Outstanding by CQC, Accredited by Healthwatch, RCGP research ready, NHSE Military Veterans, highly rated on NHS choices and the Annual Patient GP survey. We are maximum achievers in the Quality Outcomes Framework and have a strong innovative background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the section outlining the main duties of the role within this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the section outlining the main duties of the role within this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in General Practice or Primary Care
- Proven experience managing chronic diseases
- Treatment room experience (immunisations, dressings, smears, etc.)
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and understanding of record-keeping
- Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidelines, and local referral pathways
- Infection control, safeguarding, and health promotion
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach
- Organised and reliable
- Enhanced DBS check required
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS or similar clinical system
- Experience supporting QOF delivery
- Involvement in audits or service development
- Teaching or mentoring students
- Understanding of CQC standards
- Flexible and open to change
- Keen to develop professionally
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Diploma/Certificate in chronic disease management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in General Practice or Primary Care
- Proven experience managing chronic diseases
- Treatment room experience (immunisations, dressings, smears, etc.)
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and understanding of record-keeping
- Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidelines, and local referral pathways
- Infection control, safeguarding, and health promotion
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach
- Organised and reliable
- Enhanced DBS check required
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS or similar clinical system
- Experience supporting QOF delivery
- Involvement in audits or service development
- Teaching or mentoring students
- Understanding of CQC standards
- Flexible and open to change
- Keen to develop professionally
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Diploma/Certificate in chronic disease management
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).