About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The position is for full time 37.5hrs per week.
Main duties of the job
Main duties wil include:
Delivering nursing services including immunisations, vaccinations, cervical cytology, and health promotion.
Support the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension
Undertake chronic disease monitoring and patient education
Administer medication and vaccinations in accordance with practice protocols
Maintain accurate patient records
Promote health education and wellbeing initiatives
Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff
Participate in infection prevention and control procedures
Support quality improvement and clinical governance activities
About us
We are a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality patient centered care to our local community. We are looking to recruit an motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse with experience of working in general practice to join our team.
The partnership consists of two GP's who are supported by a salaried GP, one ACP, one practice nurse, one HCA and a fantastic administration team. We also host medical students.
Our current list size is approx 9,000 patients. We use System One clinical system. Our aim is to provide the best possible patient care to our patients in a safe and welcoming environment.
We are unable to offer a Working Visa for this position.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
Provide high-quality care for acute and long-term conditions. Maintain accurate, comprehensive records and documentation. Prescribe within clinical competence (if qualified). Deliver care in accordance with local and national guidelines. Undertake procedures including but not limited too: Cervical cytology Immunisation and vaccination Long Term Conditions management Venepuncture BP and spirometry monitoring Health screening and lifestyle educationAdministration
Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives Maintain clinical equipment, cold chain compliance, and stock levels Ensure adherence to clinical governance and infection control policies
Assist with protocol development and service improvementSupport practice performance targets and contractual compliance.
Professional
Maintain NMC registration and CPD. Adhere to all mandatory training requirements. Work within the NMC Code and NHS guidelines. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with GDPR.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Current NMC registration
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of working in Primary Care
Knowledge and 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. Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
Desirable
Strong IT skills Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
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 Dilston Medical Centre
Address 23 Dilston Road
Fenham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://dilstonmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)