Minor Illness Nurse

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Job responsibilities

Position: Minor Illness Nurse (minimum level 6 in minor illness)Location: Eleanor Cross Healthcare, Northampton Hours: Full time Salary: Depending on experience

About Us: Eleanor Cross Healthcare is a well-established and patient-focused general practice, dedicated to providing high-quality care to our local community. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative work environment where all team members contribute to delivering excellent patient outcomes. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Minor Illness Nurse to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Minor Illness Nurse to provide high-quality clinical care for patients with minor illnesses, ensuring they receive appropriate advice, treatment, and support. As part of our team, you will work closely with GPs, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to deliver excellent patient care, manage appointments, and promote patient wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and manage patients with minor illnesses, providing effective treatment and advice.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver patient care in line with clinical protocols and best practice guidelines.
• Prescribe medications in line with practice protocols (if qualified to do so).
• Provide health education and advice to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations.
• Support the practice team with chronic disease management, health promotion, and screening activities.
• Participate in continuous professional development and keep up to date with changes in clinical practice.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minor illness certification or relevant additional training (minimum of level 6).

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC registration.
• Experience in a primary care with a particular focus on minor illness management.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines for minor illness management.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working within a GP practice or other primary care settings.
• Clinical prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake training if required).
• Experience with electronic patient records system (SystemOne).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and NHS pension scheme.

If youre passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in a GP practice setting, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please submit your CV along with completing the application questions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity within our workforce.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NMC qualification
• Minor illness qualification

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

Eleanor Cross Healthcare

Address

Gloucester Avenue

Northampton

NN4 8QF

Employer's website

https://www.eleanorcrosshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)