Job summary
A Practice Nurseplays a key role in delivering high-quality primary healthcare services, working closely with patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of nursing services including health assessments, vaccinations, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma, and wound care. You will also support preventative healthcare through health promotion, patient education, and screening programs. Strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and a patient-centered approach are essential to ensuring the best outcomes for our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated nurse to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic and supportive healthcare setting. The role has been created to expand our exisintg nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the roleinclude providing high-quality nursing care to patients, such as administering vaccinations, including baby immunisations, and performing health assessments. You will be responsible for cervical screening tests, managing long-term conditions like asthma and diabetes, and adminstration of travel vaccinations. Additionally, the role involves promoting health education, offering lifestyle advice, and supporting patients in managing their overall well-being. Collaboration with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless patient experience is also essential.
About us
Staveleigh Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice, serving a diverse community of approximately 7,500 patients in the heart of Stalybridge. We are proud to have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),reflecting our commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Our award-winning nursing team is at the forefront of this success, providing high-quality and compassionate care.
At Staveleigh, we foster a positive and supportive working atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Our staff are dedicated, professional, and passionate about patient care, which creates a highly motivated and caring work environment. We also prioritise the well-being of our staff, with a recognised staff welfare programme that ensures support and promotes work-life balance.
Joining Staveleigh Medical Centre means being part of a close-knit, innovative, and patient-centered team where your contribution is valued, and you can truly make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Staveleigh Medical Centre is seeking a skilled and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and award-winning team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to a diverse population of approximately 7,500 patients. You will play a key part in delivering a range of primary care services, including immunisations, chronic disease management, and health promotion, while contributing to the ongoing success of our highly regarded practice.
Key Responsibilities:- Immunisations: Administer routine and seasonal vaccinations, including baby immunisations and travel vaccines.
- Cervical Screening: Carry out regular cervical smears in line with national screening programs.
- Chronic Disease Management: Provide ongoing care and management for patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and COPD.
- Health Promotion and Education: Offer lifestyle advice and support patients in managing their health, including smoking cessation, weight management, and dietary advice.
- Womens Health: Provide care related to family planning, contraception, and menopausal support.
- Health Assessments: Conduct new patient checks, NHS health checks, and routine health assessments.
- Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the clinical team to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
- Infection Control: Ensure the highest standards of infection control, maintaining a safe clinical environment.
- Administration: Maintain accurate patient records, including electronic medical records, and contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Staveleigh Medical Centre is seeking a skilled and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and award-winning team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to a diverse population of approximately 7,500 patients. You will play a key part in delivering a range of primary care services, including immunisations, chronic disease management, and health promotion, while contributing to the ongoing success of our highly regarded practice.
Key Responsibilities:- Immunisations: Administer routine and seasonal vaccinations, including baby immunisations and travel vaccines.
- Cervical Screening: Carry out regular cervical smears in line with national screening programs.
- Chronic Disease Management: Provide ongoing care and management for patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and COPD.
- Health Promotion and Education: Offer lifestyle advice and support patients in managing their health, including smoking cessation, weight management, and dietary advice.
- Womens Health: Provide care related to family planning, contraception, and menopausal support.
- Health Assessments: Conduct new patient checks, NHS health checks, and routine health assessments.
- Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the clinical team to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
- Infection Control: Ensure the highest standards of infection control, maintaining a safe clinical environment.
- Administration: Maintain accurate patient records, including electronic medical records, and contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC pin.
- - Experience working in a primary care or general practice setting is preferred.
- - Proficient in administering immunisations and performing cervical screenings.
- - Strong understanding of chronic disease management.
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise workload.
Desirable
- - Additional qualifications in areas such as diabetes, asthma, or family planning.
- - Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., TPP SystmOne or EMIS).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC pin.
- - Experience working in a primary care or general practice setting is preferred.
- - Proficient in administering immunisations and performing cervical screenings.
- - Strong understanding of chronic disease management.
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise workload.
Desirable
- - Additional qualifications in areas such as diabetes, asthma, or family planning.
- - Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., TPP SystmOne or EMIS).
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).
