About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse, with a special interest in Diabetes Care, to join our welcoming and supportive primary care team. Full and Part-Time will be considered for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a forward-thinking practice where patient care, teamwork, and staff wellbeing are highly valued.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role offers an ideal opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and broaden your experience within primary care, with support for ongoing professional development.
Experience within primary care is essential.
South Axholme Practice has a population of approximately 15,000 patients, operating across five sites located in Epworth, Belton, Haxey, Owston Ferry, and West Butterwick.
Due to our multi-site structure, the successful candidate must be able to travel between sites as required.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a primary care setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide treatment, screening, health education, and chronic disease management, supporting patients to achieve optimal health outcomes.
The role requires a proactive, organised, and compassionate individual who can work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice and current clinical guidelines.
About us
The Isle of Axholme offers a unique rural working environment with strong community links, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly practice. As a teaching practice we encourage professional development.
Our Ethos is to deliver the highest quality of care and to support our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with national and local guidelines. Perform cervical screening in accordance with national screening programmes. Administer prescribed medications and treatments (e.g. Vitamin B12, Zoladex) in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or prescribing qualifications. Undertake venepuncture and collect clinical specimens (e.g. blood, urine, swabs), ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation. Deliver wound care, including assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds. Perform routine procedures such as blood pressure monitoring and health checks. Deliver immunisation programmes, including childhood vaccinations, seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and travel vaccinations. Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management, cardiovascular health, diet, and exercise). Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, providing first aid and immediate care. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards. Undertake opportunistic health promotion and screening during patient interactions. Work collaboratively with GPs, ECPs, HCAs, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Maintain infection prevention and control standards across clinical areas. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked, equipment is maintained, and supplies are effectively managed. Carry out delegated duties within scope of practice, competence, and accountability. Act as a chaperone when required, in accordance with practice policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Experience in primary care or community nursing Competent in immunisations and cervical screening
Desirable
Independent Prescribing qualification Experience with EMIS Additional long-term condition training in Diabetes care and Management
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a Primary Care setting
Desirable
Experience in managing Diabetic patient care
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 South Axholme Practice
Address The Surgery, 60-62 High Street
Epworth
Doncaster
DN9 1EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southaxholmepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)