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Whitburn Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 25 July 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working nurse to join our current friendly nursing team.

18 hours per week

Occasional weekend work required

Whitburn Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of South Tyneside GP Practices.

There may be a need to work across our other sites based in South Tyneside

Previous candidates need not apply

Main duties of the job

General nursing duties including:

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception
  • Cervical Screening
  • Immunisations Inc. children and travel
  • Health Screening

About us

We are a friendly and approachable surgery, based in Whitburn Village. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and staff well-being at the foremost.

We are a well established surgery and our team consists of

  • 4 Salaried GPs
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Practice Nurse
  • 2 GP Assistants
  • Team of 8 reception/admin staff
  • Practice Manager

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,032 to £45,965 a year Pro rata, dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4812-25-0001

Job locations

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE


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 senior 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 health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Whitburn Surgery will 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.

Full job description enclosed

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 senior 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 health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Whitburn Surgery will 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.

Full job description enclosed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Full NMC registration

Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family Planning Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Full NMC registration

Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family Planning Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking

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

Whitburn Surgery

Address

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitburn Surgery

Address

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Stacey Reid

stacey.reid3@nhs.net

+441915290939

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,032 to £45,965 a year Pro rata, dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4812-25-0001

Job locations

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE


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