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Experienced Practice Nurse

Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team at Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our existing team, in supporting the efficient operation of the Practice. The post holder will be compassionate and caring, able to work well on their own initiative as well as within a team environment and have the ability and drive to want to develop skills . They willwork alongside other members of the team to support any activity which is required under the framework of general practice, the treatment room and nursing competency matrix.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the healthcare team.

Job responsibilities:

  • Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse and GPs
  • Maintain good practice with regard to prescribing if qualified. Adhere to practice policy for audits and reviews of clinical practice
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings if required
  • Cervical smears, pregnancy tests and contraceptive advice
  • Chronic Disease Management where appropriate to skills
  • Immunisations:

o Routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles etc.

o Infant immunisation and vaccinations

o Travel health care advice and immunisations

  • ECGs
  • Wound care / ulcer care
  • Removal of sutures
  • Venepuncture
  • Urinalysis
  • Review of and understand/ action pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs where appropriate
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment and maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Ordering of drugs and stock and ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels where required
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

About us

Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare are a 25,000+ patient Practice and therefore one of Peterborough's largest practices and active member of Peterborough and East PCN. We are looking for candidates, who will enjoy working in a supportive team looking after a diverse population of patients.

We are a dynamic, forward thinking practice with an experienced and welcoming team of staff. Recognised as a training practice, we currently host both Registrars and Cambridge Medical Students. We have an excellent approach to working in partnership with our teams and have a flexible approach to all that we do. We are keen to ensure the continued long term delivery of excellent primary care to our local community.

Benefits:

  • Free Parking
  • Access to NHS Discounts
  • Employee Recognition Rewards
  • Eye test vouchers
  • Staff Training Programme
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Monthly Team Meetings
  • Free Tea & Coffee
  • NHS Continuous Service holiday entitlement honoured**
  • Opportunities for additional training and progression for suitable candidates

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

(*providing proof of continuous service is shown and that employment and employment dates meet the criteria)

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5113-25-0005

Job locations

Princes Street

Peterborough

PE1 2QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse and GPs

Maintain good practice with regard to prescribing if qualified. Adhere to practice policy for audits and reviews of clinical practice

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings if required

Cervical smears, pregnancy tests and contraceptive advice

Chronic Disease Management where appropriate to skills

Immunisations

o Routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles etc.

o Infant immunisation and vaccinations

o Travel health care advice and immunisations

ECGs

Wound care / ulcer care

Removal of sutures

Venepuncture

Urinalysis

Review of and understand/ action pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs where appropriate

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintain accurate records

Maintaining and cleaning equipment and maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Ordering of drugs and stock and ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels where required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Other general requirements of the Post

Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense.

An awareness of own limitations and experience.

Commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.

Commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the nurse manager

Commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.

Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC.

Registration with the NMC.

Work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice.

Health & safety:

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Awareness of the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Equality and diversity:

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse and GPs

Maintain good practice with regard to prescribing if qualified. Adhere to practice policy for audits and reviews of clinical practice

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings if required

Cervical smears, pregnancy tests and contraceptive advice

Chronic Disease Management where appropriate to skills

Immunisations

o Routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles etc.

o Infant immunisation and vaccinations

o Travel health care advice and immunisations

ECGs

Wound care / ulcer care

Removal of sutures

Venepuncture

Urinalysis

Review of and understand/ action pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs where appropriate

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintain accurate records

Maintaining and cleaning equipment and maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Ordering of drugs and stock and ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels where required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Other general requirements of the Post

Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense.

An awareness of own limitations and experience.

Commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.

Commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the nurse manager

Commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.

Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC.

Registration with the NMC.

Work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice.

Health & safety:

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Awareness of the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Equality and diversity:

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Qualifications/Certificates in Nursing

Desirable

  • Recognised qualification in Chronic Disease Management to diploma level or above

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience of diabetes care in the community
  • Experience of SystmOne Clinical System
  • Experience of computerised recording systems, (ECG, 24hr BP, Spiro etc)

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Able to use own initiative and work under pressure
  • Awareness of potential conflicts of interest
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Qualifications/Certificates in Nursing

Desirable

  • Recognised qualification in Chronic Disease Management to diploma level or above

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience of diabetes care in the community
  • Experience of SystmOne Clinical System
  • Experience of computerised recording systems, (ECG, 24hr BP, Spiro etc)

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Able to use own initiative and work under pressure
  • Awareness of potential conflicts of interest

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

Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare

Address

Princes Street

Peterborough

PE1 2QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare

Address

Princes Street

Peterborough

PE1 2QP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Sarah Edwards

sarah.edwards19@nhs.net

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5113-25-0005

Job locations

Princes Street

Peterborough

PE1 2QP


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