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GP Practice Riverside

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 20 June 2025

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Job summary

Job summary

Job summary We are a busy organisation that consists of multiple GP surgeries in Liverpool. With over 120 staff members, our focus is to develop and nurture our staff. We reward positivity, innovation and hard work. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, hardworking and forward-thinking team. The role is full-time and will be located in one of our Liverpool-based surgeries along with the opportunity to operate on a cross-site basis. The ideal candidate will have practice experience. To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse, committed to delivering outstanding care to our patient population. You would be working as part of a friendly, team spirited group of professionals committed to providing the best service for our patients. This is an exciting time to join our organisation and this role is integral to our approach to patient care

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Excellent patient relationship skills and the ability to be calm under pressure. Effective communication and time management skills. Positive approach to welcoming personality. Experience working as a practice nurse in general medical practice and/ or hospital experience in accident and emergency department. Member of the RCN and registered with the NMC.

About us

Overview of your organisation

We are an organisation that is built on providing the best medical care and treatment in a friendly and comfortable environment. We are a fast- paced clinical organisation. We have highly skilled clinical staff providing both reactive and proactive care, along with skilled administration and management teams who provide essential support. We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. We are committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5232-25-0003

Job locations

Riverside Centre For Health

Park Street

Liverpool

L8 6QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide vaccination and travel medicine services Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients Request pathology services as necessary Process pathology results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement, and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement, and embed well man clinics Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Maintain baby immunisation results logs Maintain smears results logs Manage emergency drug kit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide vaccination and travel medicine services Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients Request pathology services as necessary Process pathology results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement, and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement, and embed well man clinics Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Maintain baby immunisation results logs Maintain smears results logs Manage emergency drug kit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria Nursing Degree or Equivalent experience Registered nurse Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel) Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Dressings Diabetes review Hypertension Cardiovascular disease primary prevention Coronary Heart Disease Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines) Cytology certificates

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience of chronic disease management Mental Health Travel Medicine ECGs Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Asthma

Experience

Desirable

  • Working with in a GP Practice as a Practice Nurse
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria Nursing Degree or Equivalent experience Registered nurse Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel) Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Dressings Diabetes review Hypertension Cardiovascular disease primary prevention Coronary Heart Disease Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines) Cytology certificates

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience of chronic disease management Mental Health Travel Medicine ECGs Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Asthma

Experience

Desirable

  • Working with in a GP Practice as a Practice Nurse

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

GP Practice Riverside

Address

Riverside Centre For Health

Park Street

Liverpool

L8 6QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice Riverside

Address

Riverside Centre For Health

Park Street

Liverpool

L8 6QP


Employer's website

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

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Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5232-25-0003

Job locations

Riverside Centre For Health

Park Street

Liverpool

L8 6QP


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