About this role
Job summary Join Our Friendly and Forward-Thinking Practice Nurse Team
Jacksdale Medical Centre is looking for an experienced and highly competent Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team for 2125 hours per week, working every Monday, Thursday and Friday.
We are a welcoming GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We are looking for a confident and proactive clinician with strong primary care experience who can work independently while also being a valued member of our multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take an active role in a varied range of clinical responsibilities, including chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, health checks and other essential areas of primary care, alongside contributing to practice governance and quality improvement.
We value our staff and aim to provide a supportive, collaborative and positive working environment, where everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills and make a real difference to patient care.
If you are an enthusiastic Practice Nurse looking for a rewarding role within a friendly practice where your experience and contribution are genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will include:
Wound care and dressing changes Routine and travel vaccinations Long Term Condition (LTC) reviews (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) Infection control audits and action planning Patient Group Directions (PGDs) compliance and use Vaccine stock management and cold chain maintenance Travel vaccination forms processing and stock control Data logger monitoring HBPM (home blood pressure monitoring) review, scanning, and follow-up actions Vaccine fridge temperature checks and escalation Legionella checks Clinical room stock management and replenishment Receipt, organisation, and storage of deliveries Filing and processing of pathology results Sample handling and processing Emergency drugs and equipment checks General practice nursing tasks as requiredEssential requirements:
Registered Nurse (NMC registered) Significant experience in general practice/primary care nursing Competence in cervical screening (smears) Experience in vaccination programmes and cold chain management Ability to manage LTC reviews independently Strong understanding of infection prevention and practice governance Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary teamDesired Criteria
Smear (cervical screening) Spirometry/Feno
About us About Jacksdale Medical Centre
Jacksdale Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving our local community. We are a small and close-knit team who pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a positive and supportive working environment.
Our team includes GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, administrative and reception staff, as well as a range of wider multidisciplinary and PCN colleagues. We work closely together and value everyones contribution, regardless of their role.
We have a strong work ethic and are committed to delivering excellent patient care, while recognising the importance of supporting our staff and maintaining a healthy team culture. We encourage staff to share ideas, develop their skills and take an active role in improving the services we provide.
As a smaller practice, you will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with colleagues and patients and become a valued part of the team. We aim to create an environment where staff feel supported, respected and able to make a real difference.
We offer a welcoming workplace, supportive colleagues, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within a practice that is continually looking at new ways to improve patient care and how we work.
If you are looking for a friendly practice where your contribution matters and you can genuinely become part of the team, Jacksdale Medical Centre could be the place for you.
Job description Job responsibilities Hours: 2125 hours per weekWorking days: Monday, Thursday and FridayLocation: In person
Jacksdale Medical Centre is seeking an experienced and highly competent Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
We are looking for a confident, proactive clinician with significant primary care experience who is able to work autonomously, manage clinical responsibilities effectively and contribute positively to our multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will provide a range of general practice nursing services, support our vaccination programmes and contribute to essential clinical governance and practice management activities.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical responsibilities will include:
Wound care and dressing changesRoutine and travel vaccinationsLong-Term Condition (LTC) reviews, including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertensionCervical screeningHBPM (home blood pressure monitoring) review, scanning and appropriate follow-upProcessing and handling clinical samplesFiling and processing pathology resultsGeneral practice nursing duties as requiredClinical Governance & Practice ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will also contribute to:
Infection prevention and control audits and action planningPatient Group Directions (PGDs) compliance and appropriate useVaccine stock management and cold-chain maintenanceVaccine fridge temperature monitoring and escalation of concernsData logger monitoringTravel vaccination forms and stock controlLegionella checksClinical room stock management and replenishmentReceipt, organisation and appropriate storage of deliveriesEmergency drugs and equipment checksSupporting the practice with quality improvement and governance activitiesEssential RequirementsRegistered Nurse with current NMC registrationSignificant experience working within general practice/primary careCompetence in cervical screeningExperience with vaccination programmes and cold-chain managementAbility to independently undertake and manage Long-Term Condition reviewsGood understanding of infection prevention and control and clinical governanceExcellent organisational and communication skillsAbility to work autonomously while working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamDesirable SkillsCervical screeningSpirometryFeNO testingWorking Pattern2125 hours per week across Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Monday: 3:00pm8:00pmThursday and Friday: Hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm, to be agreedA regular weekly commitment across these three days is required, with exact hours discussed and agreed at interview.
BenefitsCompany pensionFree flu vaccinationsFree on-site parkingSupportive and friendly working environmentOpportunity for continued professional development
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Experience working as a Practice Nurse within general practice/primary care Experience undertaking Long-Term Condition reviews, including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension Competence and experience in cervical screening Experience administering routine and travel vaccinations Experience of vaccine cold-chain management, including fridge temperature monitoring and stock management Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control within a primary care setting Understanding and experience of working with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) Ability to work autonomously and independently manage clinical responsibilities Good clinical assessment, decision-making and follow-up skills Excellent organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to providing safe, effective and patient-centred care Ability to maintain accurate and confidential clinical records Willingness to undertake practice governance, audit and quality improvement activities
Desirable
Experience undertaking spirometry Experience undertaking FeNO testing Additional training or qualifications relevant to general practice nursing Experience in travel health and travel vaccination Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement projects Experience with infection prevention and control audits Experience managing practice vaccine stock and cold-chain processes Experience with clinical governance within a general practice setting Experience using SystmOne or another GP clinical system Experience working within a small, multidisciplinary primary care team Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to primary care nursing
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Relevant nursing qualification (Level 1 Registered Nurse) Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) Recognised training/competence in cervical screening Recognised training/competence in immunisation and vaccination Training and competence in vaccine cold-chain management Training and understanding of infection prevention and control Knowledge and understanding of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) Evidence of maintaining clinical competencies relevant to general practice nursing
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.
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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 Jacksdale Medical centre
Address Main Road
Jacksdale
Nottingham
NG16 5JW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jacksdalemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)