Practice Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at North House Surgery.

North House Surgery is a friendly Practice with an approximate list size of 13500 patients. We are a busy Practice situated in the heart of Crook. We are looking forward to welcoming a Practice Nurse to expand and enhance our team, working part time.

As well as general practice nursing duties (including, but not exclusive to, women's health and screening, vaccinations, injections and health promotion), this post has a substantial focus on delivering effective individualised care to patients.

The successful candidate will be required to work within the professional boundaries of a qualified nurse and provide an extremely high standard of nursing care for patients registered at the practice.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

Provide wound management/wound care

To administer travel vaccinations

To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

To administer adult and child vaccinations

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

About us

Our current clinical team consists of 6 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 ANP and 2 GP Registrars.

Our surgery is housed in purpose-built accommodation located in the semi-rural town of Crook. We also serve the surrounding villages of Howden-le-Wear and Witton-le-Wear.

North House Surgery is a well-established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students. We have a strong focus on education and we run regular in-house teaching sessions.

We have a fantastic nursing team including 4 Practice Nurses, 4 Health Care Assistants, 1 Nursing Associates and a Phlebotomist. North House Surgery is also well supported by Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers and Wellbeing Coach.

Our CQC inspection was very positive with us gaining an overall score of Good. The Practice is actively involved in our local PCN and Federation.

Our Clinicians are supported by an excellent administrative team led by our experienced Practice Manager. They work hard to ensure the Practice runs smoothly.

North House Surgery is a GMS practice with a list size of 13,500

We are offering a salary depending on experience

CQC Good rating from 2018

High QOF achievers

SystmOne practice

We're a friendly bunch here at North House Surgery and we're looking for a like-minded Practice Nurse who would be willing to help the Practice to continue to provide a high level of care.