About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering high quality nursing care to our patients and supporting the ongoing development of our clinical services.
Working part time, 2-3 days per week, you will provide a wide range of Practice Nurse duties, including:
Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)Experience of QOF and an understanding of achieving clinical indicatorsChildhood and Travel ImmunisationsCervical ScreeningDressing and Wound CareContraception servicesECG recordingHealth promotion, lifestyle advice, and signposting to relevant services when appropriate
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse or a registered nurse looking to develop their skills within primary care. You will be supported by a welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high quality general nursing services and chronic disease management to our patients. Working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team, you will help meet the needs of our population, support improved health outcomes, and contribute to maintaining the practices performance objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Applying a comprehensive understanding of chronic disease management.Monitoring and reviewing patients with chronic conditions and comorbidities.Providing advice and support to promote effective self-management, following practice protocols and local formularies.Contributing to the development of practice protocols, audits, and quality improvement activities.Keeping clinical knowledge and skills up to date in accordance with current guidelines.Delivering general practice nursing services including cervical screening, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, wound and ulcer care, and venepuncture.Assisting and performing routine patient care tasks as directed by senior nurses and GPs.Supporting a positive, collaborative, and healthy working environment.
About us
Cambrian Medical Centre is a busy yet friendly GP practice within the North Shropshire Primary Care Network, caring for a population of approximately 13,500 patients. We are proud of our highly skilled and supportive clinical and administrative teams, who work collaboratively to deliver high quality, patient centred care.
You will be warmly welcomed into a positive and encouraging work environment, where teamwork is valued and your ongoing development and training will be fully supported. Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated practice committed to providing excellent care and fostering the professional growth of every team member.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder is a caring, committed, and experienced registered nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide high quality care for patients from initial history taking through to clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. They will demonstrate safe and competent clinical decision making, delivering expert nursing care including assessment, diagnostic skills, and prescribing where applicable, within the general practice environment.
Job Responsibilities
Diagnosing and Treating Patients with Minor Illness
Demonstrate safe and competent clinical decision making, delivering expert nursing care and prescribing where applicable within the general practice environment.Management of Chronic Disease
Contribute to chronic disease management through assessment, planning, monitoring, and reviewing patient progress.Support the clinical team in identifying, recalling, and targeting patients for assessment and treatment.Work within NHS and practice protocols to deliver effective long term condition management.Providing Assessment, Treatment, Screening Services & Health Education
You will provide highquality nursing care across a broad range of services including:
Chronic Disease Management
AsthmaCOPDDiabetesScreening & Womens Health
Health screeningCervical screening (smears/cytology)HRTContraception, Depo injections, pill checksRemoval of IUCD/IUSPessary careImmunisations & Injections
Routine immunisations and vaccinationsChildhood immunisationsTravel vaccinations and followupRoutine injectionsZoladex implantsTreatment Room Duties
Wound care and dressingsRemoval of sutures and clipsMinor injury/illness assessmentAssisting with minor proceduresBreath testsPhlebotomyECGsBlood pressure monitoringUrinalysisHealth Promotion & General Practice Support
New patient registration checksGeneral lifestyle and dietary adviceSupporting patients with self managementContributing to health education initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration required
Desirable
Additional specific nursing skills / qualifications - ideally trained in at least one chronic disease management discipline: asthma / COPD / diabetes
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
Experience of working within a GP Practice
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 Cambrian Medical Centre
Address Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cambriansurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)