About this role
Job summary
This position is for a part time role.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who will support the delivery of community-based prevention, early intervention and physical health programmes across GP practices and community settings.
The postholder will deliver evidence-based nursing care, health promotion and preventative interventions as part of the Federation's Prevention and Physical Health Programme, including:
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) case finding and stroke prevention Severe Mental Illness (SMI) annual physical health checks Cardiovascular disease prevention Population health management initiatives Health promotion and Making Every Contact Count (MECC) NHS Health Checks (where commissioned) Other prevention programmes commissioned by the Federation
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare or community settings who is passionate about prevention, patient care, and improving population health outcomes. The successful candidate will be approachable, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team whilst maintaining professional boundaries and high standards of confidentiality and patient care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
1. Prevention and Population Health
Support delivery of prevention programmes by:
Identifying eligible patients using agreed inclusion criteria Delivering prevention clinics within practices and community settings Supporting population health initiatives Promoting self-management Reducing health inequalities Supporting early identification of long-term conditions
2. Physical Health Assessments
Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments including:
AF Case Finding
Single-lead ECG recordings Pulse rhythm assessment Blood pressure monitoring Cardiovascular risk assessment Recognition of abnormal findings requiring GP review
SMI Physical Health Checks
Undertake comprehensive annual physical health reviews including:
Blood pressure Pulse Oxygen saturation Temperature Height Weight BMI Waist circumference (where appropriate) Venepuncture Lifestyle assessment Smoking assessment Alcohol screening Physical activity assessment Cardiovascular risk assessment Diabetes risk assessment Physical health questionnaires
About us
DGS Health is a GP Federation based in Gravesend, North Kent. We are comprised of 100% of local GP practices across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. We pride ourselves on being clinically led and managerially enabled and like to ensure we recruit people who share our ethos and culture. We are a small and friendly but growing organisation, employing over 33 people across a range of roles. Our services include urgent treatment services, paramedic home visiting, care home support and frailty nursing. We employ a diverse range of roles including nurses, administrators, Paramedics and GP's.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Prevention and Population Health
Support delivery of prevention programmes by:
Identifying eligible patients using agreed inclusion criteria Delivering prevention clinics within practices and community settings Supporting population health initiatives Promoting self-management Reducing health inequalities Supporting early identification of long-term conditions
2. Physical Health Assessments
Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments including:
AF Case Finding
Single-lead ECG recordings Pulse rhythm assessment Blood pressure monitoring Cardiovascular risk assessment Recognition of abnormal findings requiring GP review
SMI Physical Health Checks
Undertake comprehensive annual physical health reviews including:
Blood pressure Pulse Oxygen saturation Temperature Height Weight BMI Waist circumference (where appropriate) Venepuncture Lifestyle assessment Smoking assessment Alcohol screening Physical activity assessment Cardiovascular risk assessment Diabetes risk assessment Physical health questionnaires
3. Clinical Decision Making
Working within competence, the nurse will:
Recognise abnormal clinical findings Assess patients holistically Prioritise clinical need Escalate concerns appropriately Refer to GPs or other professionals Recognise deteriorating patients Initiate emergency procedures where necessary The postholder will not diagnose medical conditions independently but will exercise professional nursing judgement within their scope of practice.
4. Health Promotion
Deliver evidence-based health promotion including:
Smoking cessation advice Healthy eating Weight management Physical activity Alcohol reduction Cardiovascular disease prevention Diabetes prevention Mental wellbeing Vaccination awareness Cancer screening awareness Apply Making Every Contact Count (MECC) principles during all patient contacts.
5. Patient Education
Provide patients with information regarding:
AF and stroke prevention SMI physical health Long-term condition prevention Lifestyle modification Medication adherence (within competence) Accessing local services Self-management strategies
6. Clinical Documentation
Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records by:
Recording assessments in EMIS Completing clinical templates Coding activity accurately Recording referrals Maintaining data quality Ensuring records comply with NMC standards
7. Communication
Communicate effectively with:
Patients Families Carers GP Practices Community Teams Secondary Care Public Health Teams Escalate concerns promptly.
8. Safeguarding
The postholder will:
Recognise safeguarding concerns Assess risk Follow safeguarding procedures Make referrals where appropriate Document safeguarding concerns accurately
9. Infection Prevention and Control
The postholder will:
Comply with IPC policies Maintain equipment Clean clinical equipment Use PPE appropriately Report IPC risks
10. Quality Improvement
Participate in:
Clinical audit Service evaluation Incident reporting Learning from incidents Clinical governance Continuous quality improvement
11. Professional Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will:
Maintain NMC registration Work within the NMC Code Maintain clinical competence Participate in appraisal Participate in clinical supervision Complete mandatory training Maintain a professional portfolio Support students and junior staff where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Adult Level 1 Current NMC Registration Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication skills Clinical assessment skills Venepuncture competency Ability to recognise deterioration Understanding of cardiovascular disease prevention Understanding of health inequalities Knowledge of safeguarding Knowledge of Information Governance IT literacy including EMIS (or similar systems)
Experience Essential
Experience working within primary care, community nursing or outpatient services Experience undertaking clinical assessments Experience delivering health promotion Experience using electronic patient record systems
Personal Attributes Essential
Compassionate Professional Organised Adaptable Team player Able to work autonomously Committed to high-quality patient care
Other Essential
Full UK Driving License Enhanced DBS Clearance NMC Registration maintained throughout employment
Desirable
Experience of AF case finding Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks Experience delivering SMI annual health checks Experience within General Practice Experience in population health management Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology Teaching or mentoring experience
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 DGS Health LTD
Address The Old Rectory
Springhead Road
Northfleet
Kent
DA11 8HN
United Kingdom