Practice Nurse

Cheveley Park Medical Centre

The closing date is 02 May 2025

Job summary

This is a part-time post for 20 hours per week.

To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other Practice Nurses/Healthcare Assistants or independently, in line with competence and need

To maintain or improve standards of care and be actively involved in identifying practice population needs

To demonstrate and apply knowledge related to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and essential coding

To provide therapeutic interventions within a broader health promotion/public health strategy and enable patients to take action to meet their priorities for health

To help provide education and training regarding chronic clinical conditions as required

To provide specialist advice/chronic disease management to patients and relatives

To undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain accurate records and timely updates

Main duties of the job

Meet patients' nursing care needs and initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of practice population, aware where modification or referral is necessary

Manage nursing care of patients with chronic disease implementing recall systems where necessary utilising computer systems for inputting information

Maintain efficient liaison with all Team members and other agencies to ensure continuity of care and assist with support of learning for all staff including trainees

Infection control: Support patients and colleagues regarding IC measures according to local and national guidelines

Emergency management: Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Assist in clinical audit and setting up and monitoring of standards of care

Support HCAs in the practice

About us

Cheveley Park Medical Centre is a small, friendly practice located in the Belmont area. We currently have 5040 patients with a varied age range in a largely affluent area. The clinical team consists of one GP partner, 3 salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, 2 Healthcare Assistants. We are a training practice hosting Registrars, F2 trainees and Medical Students. We also have a Care Coordinator and Pharmacist attached to the practice, supported by Administration / Receptionist staff.As a small team, we work closely together to provide the best proactive care possible for our patients which often means having a flexible approach to their needs.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1347-25-0001

Job locations

The Links

Durham

DH1 2UW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical care including chronic disease management (eg Asthma/COPD, hypertension)

To administer vaccines including flu and COVID and some travel vaccines

To conduct cervical smear testing and other routine screenings

To offer wound care, dressings and minor injury support

Perform venepuncture, ECGs and other diagnostic tests

Provide patient education on healthy lifestyle inc diet exercise and smoking cessation

Support family planning and sexual health advice

Conduct healthchecks and promote preventative care

Routine treatment in general clinics including:

Procedures eg: BP, venepuncture, pregnancy test, FeNO, 24hr BP, ABPI/measure for compression stockings, urinalysis, B12

Wound management inc clip/suture removal, assessment and treatment of chronic wounds

ECGs inc 24 hour ECG fit and removal

NHS Healthchecks

Cervical Screening as per nation programme and womens health advice and swabs

Travel health advice and vacs

Child/Adult vaccinations in line with national and local programmes

Medication reviews

Point of care testing

Assist with stock ordering and maintenance of cold chain

Contraception initial assessment and follow up plus administration of injection

Assessment of Asthma/COPD and referral for further testing

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical care including chronic disease management (eg Asthma/COPD, hypertension)

To administer vaccines including flu and COVID and some travel vaccines

To conduct cervical smear testing and other routine screenings

To offer wound care, dressings and minor injury support

Perform venepuncture, ECGs and other diagnostic tests

Provide patient education on healthy lifestyle inc diet exercise and smoking cessation

Support family planning and sexual health advice

Conduct healthchecks and promote preventative care

Routine treatment in general clinics including:

Procedures eg: BP, venepuncture, pregnancy test, FeNO, 24hr BP, ABPI/measure for compression stockings, urinalysis, B12

Wound management inc clip/suture removal, assessment and treatment of chronic wounds

ECGs inc 24 hour ECG fit and removal

NHS Healthchecks

Cervical Screening as per nation programme and womens health advice and swabs

Travel health advice and vacs

Child/Adult vaccinations in line with national and local programmes

Medication reviews

Point of care testing

Assist with stock ordering and maintenance of cold chain

Contraception initial assessment and follow up plus administration of injection

Assessment of Asthma/COPD and referral for further testing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
  • Post registration qualifications and experience in areas such as Chronic Disease Management, Immunisations, Cytology and Woundcare.
  • Post registration qualification and experience in the management and diagnosis of Asthma and COPD.

Desirable

  • Clinical Skills / Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a nursing team within general practice.
  • Experience of team working and time management

Personal skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build a rapport with patients and other team members.
  • Proven ability to provide good quality care for patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
  • Post registration qualifications and experience in areas such as Chronic Disease Management, Immunisations, Cytology and Woundcare.
  • Post registration qualification and experience in the management and diagnosis of Asthma and COPD.

Desirable

  • Clinical Skills / Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a nursing team within general practice.
  • Experience of team working and time management

Personal skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build a rapport with patients and other team members.
  • Proven ability to provide good quality care for patients

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheveley Park Medical Centre

Address

The Links

Durham

DH1 2UW


Employer's website

https://www.cheveleyparkmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheveley Park Medical Centre

Address

The Links

Durham

DH1 2UW


Employer's website

https://www.cheveleyparkmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Heather Crampton

heather.crampton@nhs.net

01913864285

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1347-25-0001

Job locations

The Links

Durham

DH1 2UW


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