Practice Nurse
Northgate Medical Centre
The closing date is 22 April 2025
Job summary
Northgate Medical Centre is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join
our experienced nursing and healthcare team. We are a forward-thinking practice with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The position is part-time, 24 hours per
week, salary dependent on experience. We
would consider more or less hours for the right candidate. We actively promote
and support continuing professional development for all of
our clinical and non-clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to develop their
role and become a key member
of the practice team. You will be actively involved in all aspects of GMS work.
Administrative and clinical work will include full attendance at all practice
meetings, delivery
of QOF, enhanced services, manage long term conditions and chronic disease patients. Ideally, you will be a Practice Nurse with experience in a Primary Care environment. Our Practice delivers high quality
care to our patients, and the successful
candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical skills
to deliver effective and safe care.
About us
Northgate Medical Centre is an inviting and friendly surgery, located in the centre of Chester. Our main focus is to provide the
best possible care for our patients. We
are situated in a fully modern purpose-built premises. Our
practice list size is approximately 8800 patients. Our team consists of 3
GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, Practice Manager, 2 Deputy Practice Managers, 2
Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Manager, Practice Nurse, Nurse Associate, Healthcare
Assistant, GP Assistant and an extremely experienced Administration and
Reception Team. We are a Training Practice
for GP Registrars, Medical Students, and Student Nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement
and evaluate individual specialised treatment programs for chronic disease patients
- Respiratory Care including
Peak Flow Readings & Spirometry
- Diabetes Care Management
- Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension
Management
- Cytology & Women's Health including Pill
Checks
- Immunisations for Adults and Children
- Would Care including Complex Dressings,
Compression & Doppler
- Travel Assessments and Vaccinations
- Ensure accurate records of all treatments and consultations are recorded on the clinical
system, using SNOMED codes and templates as appropriate
- Support patients in the use of their
prescribed medication or over the counter medication (within own scope of practice),
reviewing annually as required
- Support the practice to ensure targets are met for QOF, LES
& DES
- Collaborate with other agencies and services to
help patient's wellbeing
- Ordering and checking of stock and vaccinations
- Support and work together as required on any research initiatives with the Practice
- Visit housebound patients at home when required
- Contribute to the
education and training of students and participate in staff inductions to
include awareness of infection control
- Provide education
by attendance at courses and study days as considered relevant to your
professional on-going education
- Any other duties delegated that are suitable to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement
and evaluate individual specialised treatment programs for chronic disease patients
- Respiratory Care including
Peak Flow Readings & Spirometry
- Diabetes Care Management
- Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension
Management
- Cytology & Women's Health including Pill
Checks
- Immunisations for Adults and Children
- Would Care including Complex Dressings,
Compression & Doppler
- Travel Assessments and Vaccinations
- Ensure accurate records of all treatments and consultations are recorded on the clinical
system, using SNOMED codes and templates as appropriate
- Support patients in the use of their
prescribed medication or over the counter medication (within own scope of practice),
reviewing annually as required
- Support the practice to ensure targets are met for QOF, LES
& DES
- Collaborate with other agencies and services to
help patient's wellbeing
- Ordering and checking of stock and vaccinations
- Support and work together as required on any research initiatives with the Practice
- Visit housebound patients at home when required
- Contribute to the
education and training of students and participate in staff inductions to
include awareness of infection control
- Provide education
by attendance at courses and study days as considered relevant to your
professional on-going education
- Any other duties delegated that are suitable to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Registered Nurse qualification with valid nursing registration
- Strong knowledge of QOF and Enhanced Services
- Excellent communication skills
- Routine Adult and Childhood Immunisations
- Respiratory Care including Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry
- Would Care, Complex Dressings, Compression and Doppler
- Diabetes Care Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Understanding of primary care infection prevention and control
- measures
- Proficiency with general practice computer systems, Docman, EMIS
Desirable
- An understanding of GMS contract competency framework and
- current health contracts that impact on general practice
- Experience of undertaking audits and quality assurance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Registered Nurse qualification with valid nursing registration
- Strong knowledge of QOF and Enhanced Services
- Excellent communication skills
- Routine Adult and Childhood Immunisations
- Respiratory Care including Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry
- Would Care, Complex Dressings, Compression and Doppler
- Diabetes Care Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Understanding of primary care infection prevention and control
- measures
- Proficiency with general practice computer systems, Docman, EMIS
Desirable
- An understanding of GMS contract competency framework and
- current health contracts that impact on general practice
- Experience of undertaking audits and quality assurance
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).