About this role
Job summary
Wooler Health are looking for a friendly, professional, hard working, experienced practice nurse to provide extra nursing hours within our team. The post holder is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of patient care across a range of long term conditions and preventative health services including supporting health promotion, disease prevention and management of chronic illnesses in line with national and local guidelines. Effective communication, teamwork and a patient-centred approach are essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Administering vaccinations and immunisations in line with PGDs and national policies, including childhood vaccinations.
Undertake long term condition reviews, ie asthma, COOPD, diabetes and managment of these jointly with the GPs.
Perform cervical cytology
Undertake annual contraception reviews
Carry out health checks, bloods and routine observations
Work alongside the admin team on QOF targets
Assist the GPs with minor surgery and long term contraception clinics
Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to infection control standards.
Consideration will be given to applicants who have some of the required experience with additional training provided as appropriate.
About us
Wooler Health is built around a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled and supportive team. Our clinical team comprise of 2 female partners, 3 male salaried GPs, two practice nurses, one trainee nursing associate, one HCA and one phlebotomist.
We share the Cheviot Primary Care Centre and work closely with the Northumbria team of district nurses, podiatrists and physiotherapist. The NEAS community paramedics are also based here 24/7.
We also have Well up North Network staff working with us including a first contact physio, pharmacist, mental health worker and social prescriber (dementia).
Our patient population is just under 5000 patients with 35% being over 65 years and cover a large rural area, dispensing to half of our practice population.
We have a great work ethic in Wooler and we believe that looking after our staff is essential to delivering excellent patient care. The working atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and respectful where teamwork is actively encouraged and staff are supported to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Each role is valued equally with a collaborative, non-hierarchical team structure. We have a supportive leadership that listens and responds to staff needs and encourages shared decision making with daily clinical meetings and full team monthly time out meetings.
New team members are welcomed through structured induction and mentoring.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse provides highquality nursing care to patients within a GP practice setting. The role focuses on the management of chronic disease, health promotion, preventative care, and supporting patients to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing.
Clinical Duties
Provide routine nursing care including:
Injections and immunisations (including childhood, travel, and flu vaccined
Cervical screening (where qualified)
Blood pressure monitoring
Spirometry and other diagnostic tests
Manage patients with chronic diseases such as:
Diabetes
Asthma
COPD
Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Conduct health checks and lifestyle assessments
Assist with minor surgery and long term contraception clinics
Support patients in weight management and alcohol reduction
Promote healthy lifestyles and self management of long-term conditions
Maintain accurate and up to date patient records using SystmOne
Participate in audit, QOF and clinical governance activities
Manage clinical stock and ensure infection control standards are met
Contribute to policy development and service improvement
Supervise and support healthcare assistants where appropriate
Maintain NMC registration and engage in ongoing professional development
Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality and infection prevention policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) Current NMC Registration Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development Practice Nurse experience including management of long term conditions
Desirable
Immunisation and vaccination certification Cervical cytology certification Mentorship/Assessor qualification
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 Wooler Health
Address Cheviot Primary Care Centre
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BL
Employer's website https://www.glendalesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)