About this role
Job summary
To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a GP practice setting, supporting the delivery of general medical services, chronic disease management, health promotion, and preventative care in line with national and local guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Deliver excellent patient care and be confident in chronic disease management as well as undertaking a range of general practice nursing duties such as immunisations and vaccinations, cervical cytology, wound care and contraception
Duties
Undertake patient assessments, consultations, and treatment within scope of practice Provide chronic disease management clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) Carry out cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and ear irrigation Conduct NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities Carry out phlebotomy and ECGs (where trained) Manage infection prevention and control procedures Provide health education, advice, and support to patients and carers Promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records Act as a patient advocate and contribute to safeguarding processes Maintain clinical supplies and equipment Participate in clinical audits, QOF activities, and quality improvement initiatives Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and procedures Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, reception, and wider MDT Support training and supervision of healthcare assistants or students (where appropriate)
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP practice in Askern. We are a well-established 6 GP training practice serving over 9,000 patients, based in a modern LIFT building that enables us to deliver a wide range of high-quality services. We are a research-active practice, contributing to the development of evidence-based healthcare
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a GP practice setting, supporting the delivery of general medical services, chronic disease management, health promotion, and preventative care in line with national and local guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Undertake patient assessments, consultations, and treatment within scope of practice Provide chronic disease management clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) Carry out cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and ear irrigation Conduct NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities Carry out phlebotomy and ECGs (where trained) Manage infection prevention and control procedures Support minor illness and injury management Patient Care & Communication
Provide health education, advice, and support to patients and carers Promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records Act as a patient advocate and contribute to safeguarding processes Administrative & Practice Duties
Maintain clinical supplies and equipment Participate in clinical audits, QOF activities, and quality improvement initiatives Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and procedures Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, reception, and wider MDT Support training and supervision of healthcare assistants or students (where appropriate) Professional Responsibilities
Maintain NMC registration and revalidation requirements Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) Participate in practice meetings, training and appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration Competence in immunisations and chronic disease management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong IT skills and experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) Cervical screening qualification
Desirable
Desirable Practice Nurse qualification or equivalent experience Experience in travel health services Teaching or mentoring experience
Experience Essential
Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
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 The Lakeside Practice
Address The White Wings Centre
Spa Pool Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 0HZ
Employer's website http://www.thelakesidepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)