About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our team at Fell Cottage Surgery. Our Practice is located in the Low Fell area of Gateshead, providing care to a practice list size of approximately 9,000 patients.
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who will lead on Long Term Condition management including diabetes. The successful candidate will also play a key role in childhood immunisations, cervical screening and health promotion within our busy GP Practice.
We have a strong team ethos at Fell Cottage Surgery, ensuring our patients are at the centre of everything we do .
Interviews will be held between 9th and 11th of June 2026
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will deliver high quality, evidence based practice nursing services as an autonomous practitioner, with a lead role in long term conditions, working within the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the practice population.
The successful candidate will work with our dedicated nursing team delivering childhood immunisations, cytology, vaccinations, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice team in delivering clinical policy and procedures.
Fell Cottage Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
About us
Fell Cottage surgery is located in the heart of Low Fell in Gateshead, our surgery is a listed building which was once a residential property. We are lucky to led by two GP partners, five salaried GPs and one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, supported by a great nursing team consisting of two Practice Nurses and two Health Care Assistants
We are a training practice supporting GP trainees, Foundation Doctors and Medical Students. Our Admin team of 11 staff are supported by our newly appointed Administration Manager. Our surgery benefits from having our own Patient Care Coordinators who are led by our Quality Lead working directly with our patients
We also work alongside our extended team of Additional Role Staff which includes Pharmacists, Counsellors, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapists, Midwife and Health Visitors. We have a family feel whilst striving to deliver the best healthcare to our patient population
We are committed to continuous improvement, staff development and maintaining high clinical standards. The practice actively supports ongoing professional development and encourages staff to contribute to service improvement and innovation within primary care. In recognition of our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace we have recently been awarded the Peoples Promise Silver Accreditation
We pride ourselves on having a friendly family environment for both staff and patients
We use EMIS Web as our clinical system
Job description Job responsibilities
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Provide high quality, evidence-based care for patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.Support the management of long term conditions through routine monitoring and reviews.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practiceTo develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesTo implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-beingAbility to interpret long term condition bloodsTo act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice managerTo support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the IPC leadTo identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthAs required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines.As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with support from the clinical team.To follow medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practiceTo review patient medications to enhance complianceTo provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosageTo request pathology services and process pathology results as requiredTo oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredTo maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with current legislationTo ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing teamTo ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registersTo develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman and well man clinicsTo ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policyTo prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyTo support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesTo recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needsTo implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenAbility to provide travel advice and vaccinationsTo liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns for children and vulnerable adultsTo support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policiesTo understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyTo deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycleDevelop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partnersTo develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practiceSupport all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, and training needs analyses as requiredParticipate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient careSupport and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient careContinually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriateParticipate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives ie benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice. Experience of Practice Nurse skills. Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Good clinical system IT knowledge (EMIS) and ability to record accurate clinical notes Understand the requirements for PGD's and associated policy
Desirable
Womens Health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc Travel Advice and vaccinations Mentoring and supporting staff or students
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills - written and oral Effective time management - planning and organising Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
Desirable
Strong IT skills Experience of policy and procedure review and writing
Personal Qualities Essential
Flexible and co-operative High level of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources
Knowledge and skills Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
Qualifications Essential
RGN Qualification Current NMC registration Accredited training in Chronic Disease Management
Desirable
Mentoring or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification
System working Essential
Ability to identify, respond and report safeguarding children and vulnerable adults concerns Understanding of Quality Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable
Knowledge of extended healthcare provision in GP surgeries, ie enhanced services and neighbourhood working
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 Fell Cottage Surgery
Address 123 Kells Lane
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE9 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.Fellcottagesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)