Practice Nurse

Job summary

Rising Brook Surgery have a vacancy for a resilient, flexible Practice Nurse. We are a part of a group of 2 Practices Rising Brook Surgery and Chadsmoor Medical Practice, and part of a Primary Care Network.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to work over 2 sites, Rising Brook Surgery and Chadsmoor Medical Practice who can deliver a broad range of primary care services including chronic disease management, specifically diabetes, cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, dressings, supporting the GPs and nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisations programmes for both adults and children

About us

We are a welcoming, friendly team based in Rising Brook, Stafford which is part of a group of practices based Stafford and Cannock with approx. 14000 patients registered over our the 2 sites. Our clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistant (including Phlebotomist). We have 2 Practice Managers, who work across both of our Practices, 12 Medical Administrators (including Secretaries). We are also a training Practice. All of our employees are hard-working and we all strive to deliver excellent patient care at all times.