About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team following the relocation of a staff member.
The successful candidate will have experience in diabetes management and will play a key role in the effective management of patients with long-term conditions. Using evidence-based practice, they will deliver high-quality patient care within a busy and forward-thinking primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of our clinical team to support chronic disease management, particularly diabetes management, health promotion, vaccinations and immunisations. We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a progressive practice team that values teamwork and patient-centred care.
About us
Whitby Group Practice is a personal Medical Services Practice, located in Spring Vale Medical Centre in Whitby, North Yorkshire. It has a current list size of 13,500 patients.
The Practice provides a service to residents of Whitby and the surrounding villages. It has a branch surgery at Robin Hoods Bay, approximately 5 miles from Whitby along the coast. Both surgeries are purpose built, have a dispensary and ample parking. They are owned by the Partners.
The Practice is a large team which works together to deliver high quality, accessible care within a supportive, friendly learning environment.
Job description Job 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:
a. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
c. Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health,
d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e.To work autonomously in the provision of high-quality specialist, evidence-based diabetes care for people with diabetes and those at risk of acquiring diabetes
f.To promote self-care management to patients to prevent worsening of their condition and improve health outcomes
g. Request pathology services as necessary
h. Process pathology results as required
i. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. Ensure read codes are used effectively
l. Maintain chronic disease registers
m. Chaperone patients where necessary
o. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
p. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
q. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
r.To ensure delivery of best practice in clinical practice, caseload management, education, research, and audit, to achieve local population objectives
s. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
t. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
u. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
v. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
w. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
x. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
y. To participate in any training and development as relevant to the role.
z. Support other members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously. Experience of diabetes management. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Experience of chronic disease management.
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse.
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified Practice Nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Competent in diabetes management, chronic disease monitoring, immunisations, and clinical procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and within a team. Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
Desirable
Mentor or teaching qualification Previous experience in a GP Practice environment.
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 Whitby Group Practice
Address Rievaulx Road
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 1SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://whitbygrouppractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)