Job summary
Railway Medical Group are looking for a Practice Nurse to
join our friendly and dynamic team in Blyth, Northumberland.
We are an expanding GP Practice with over 27,300 patients in
South East Northumberland, and are dedicated to improving the health and
wellbeing of our diverse patient community.
We are looking for a motivated team player who can
demonstrate a high standard of clinical excellence and knowledge to provide a
safe, effective and easily accessible range of health services.
Main duties of the job
Chronic Disease Management to include: Diabetes, Asthma,
COPD, Chronic Heart Disease, Hypertension, to develop and implement care plans
for patients with Long term conditions, promoting self-care.
About us
Railway Medical Group is a key healthcare provider in Blyth, Southeast Northumberland, serving over 27,300 patients across a diverse community. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.
Our team is made up of a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical professionals who work together to provide holistic patient care. We are proud to include Paramedics, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, CPNs, ANPs, Care Navigators, Social Prescribers, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and GPs, all supported by a dedicated administrative and management team. Together, we are committed to placing patients at the centre of everything we do.
What We Offer:
- A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice
- A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time in each department to understand our team and workflow
- A competitive salary
- A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice
- A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Joining Railway Medical Group means becoming part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient
care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Chronic Disease Management to include: Diabetes, Asthma,
COPD, Chronic Heart Disease, Hypertension, to develop and implement care plans
for patients with Long term conditions, promoting self-care.
Cytology, Childhood immunisations, NHS Travel vaccinations,
phlebotomy, womens health, injections
Participate in areas within QOF and other local initiatives
in order to enhance patient care
Be involved in Safeguarding, Palliative Care meetings,
clinical audits
Be involved in clinical practices and policies, ensuring
national policies are in place and shared with the wider clinical team.
To keep accurate clinical detailed health records on Emis.
Undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements and
promote the role of Practice Nurse in the provision of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient
care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Chronic Disease Management to include: Diabetes, Asthma,
COPD, Chronic Heart Disease, Hypertension, to develop and implement care plans
for patients with Long term conditions, promoting self-care.
Cytology, Childhood immunisations, NHS Travel vaccinations,
phlebotomy, womens health, injections
Participate in areas within QOF and other local initiatives
in order to enhance patient care
Be involved in Safeguarding, Palliative Care meetings,
clinical audits
Be involved in clinical practices and policies, ensuring
national policies are in place and shared with the wider clinical team.
To keep accurate clinical detailed health records on Emis.
Undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements and
promote the role of Practice Nurse in the provision of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).