About this role
Job summary
Job summary
We are looking for a professional, hardworking, experienced, Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Northway Medical Centre Practice team. We welcome applications from nurses with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, with an interest in diabetes management being desirable.
This role offers Part-time working of 18 hours per week, with a preference for Monday being a normal working day between 8:30am to 6:30pm, There would be scope to build in working extended hours on a Tuesday, if agreeable. Opportunities to work additional hours on Saturday mornings may also be available.
Benefits include:
NHS pension scheme
No requirement to work on bank holidays
Opportunities for training and career development
Salary dependent on experience.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Main duties of the job
Our Practice nurse team at Northway Medical Centre are seen as vital members of the multidisciplinary primary care team. They provide preventive care, diagnose common illnesses, and manage long-term conditions across all patient life stages. Day-to-day duties typically include health screenings, wound care, immunizations, and running specialised clinics.
Key Responsibilities
A practice nurse's scope of practice is highly varied and will consist of:
Chronic Disease Management: Running clinics for conditions like asthma, COPD, and diabetes.in line with Dudley QOF Womens & Sexual Health: Performing cervical cytology screening, breast awareness education, and family planning/contraception services. Treatments & Procedures: Wound management, phlebotomy, administering adult and child immunizations, ECGs, and travel health advice. Clinical Governance: Following national/local guidelines, auditing care standards, and accurately updating patient records in EMIS Web Leadership & Mentoring: Delegating tasks to Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) Nurse Practitioners and assisting in the mentoring of students
About us
Northway Medical Centre based in Sedgley are looking after about 8350 patients. We have 3 partners, 3 salaried GP's along with Paramedics, PA's and GP registrars. Our current experienced nurse team consists of a practice nurse and associate practitioner. We are a training practice and our recent CQC Inspection in April this year was rated Good. We achieved 99% in our DQOF long term condition management
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
To provide high-quality nursing care to patients within a general practice setting, promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and long-term conditions.
The role involves delivering evidence-based care, health education, immunisations, screening programmes, and supporting patients to maintain and improve their wellbeing while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide patient assessments, treatment, advice, and ongoing care. Administer vaccinations, immunisations, and prescribed medications. Conduct health screenings, routine checks, and chronic disease reviews/Management. Manage long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. Undertake wound care, dressings, and cervical screening. Promote health education, prevention, and wellbeing. Maintain accurate clinical records and support infection control practices. Collaborate with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care in line with professional standards and guidelines.Role and Objectives
To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs, and other practice nurses or independently, in line with competence and need. To maintain or improve standards of care and be actively involved in identifying practice population needs. To demonstrate and apply knowledge related to the Dudley Quality and Outcomes Framework (DQOF). To provide therapeutic interventions within a broader health promotion/public health strategy and enable patients to take action to meet their priorities for health. To help provide education and training regarding long term conditions as required. To provide specialist advice to patients and relatives in relation to long term conditions. To undertake any further training as required to ensure appropriate role development. To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain accurate recordsKey Tasks and Responsibilities
Patient assessment and care Managing and monitoring long-term conditions, specifically diabetes mellitus, asthma, COPD as well as hypertension and cardiovascular disease within the nursing team Conducting reviews, adjusting care plans within scope of practice, and supporting lifestyle changes Monitoring blood results and medication effectiveness Health promotion and prevention Immunisations and vaccinations Wound care and minor procedures Carrying out procedures such as: Ear care (if trained) ECG recording Cervical screening (smear tests) Urine testing Supporting contraception and reproductive health services (depending on training) Providing advice on sexual health and menopause care (depending on training) Patient education and support Maintaining professional standards in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code Safeguarding responsibilities Team working and professional development Working alongside GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and other primary care professionals Attending practice meetings Maintaining clinical competence through continuing professional development (CPD)General Tasks
Clinical governance and safety Maintaining accurate patient records Follow infection prevention and control procedures Participate in audit and quality improvement Report incidents and safeguarding concerns
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential Competence in core general practice skills including immunisation and vaccination, cervical cytology, wound care, dressings, phlebotomy, administration of medicines and health promotion and screening. Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and clinical governance. Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in a GP or primary care setting.
Desirable
Experience of managing complex diabetes, to include insulin and GLP1 starts, ongoing monitoring and use of continuous glucose monitoring. Experience supervising students and Healthcare Assistants.
Qualifications Essential
Essential Registered Nurse with current active registration on the NMC register. Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in nursing.
Desirable
Desirable GPN certificate or Primary Care qualification. Certificate, diploma or equivalent in Diabetes management. Independent/Supplementary Prescribing. An additional relevant qualification (e.g. travel health, mentor/practice assessor, contraception).
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 Northway Medical Centre
Address 6-8 Alderwood Precinct
Northway
Sedgley
DY3 3QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northwaymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)