GP Practice Nurse

NHS; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Runcorn is seeking a skilled Prescribing Practice Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing chronic diseases, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 6 Nurse Prescriber qualification and have experience as a Practice Nurse. This opportunity offers a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and improving community health.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing chronic disease reviews.
• Registered with NMC as a Nurse Prescriber.
• Experience as a Practice Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and treat a diverse patient caseload.
• Run Chronic Disease Clinics and manage case loads.
• Provide expert clinical advice and assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Independent prescribing

Chronic disease management

Team collaboration

Clinical assessments

Education

Registered Nurse

Level 6 Nurse Prescriber

Job description

Join Our Team as a Prescribing Practice Nurse!

Are you a skilled nurse with a passion for patient care and independent prescribing? At our friendly forward-thinking GP surgery, youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic healthcare. As a Prescribing Practice Nurse, you will manage and treat a diverse patient caseload, managing the Long-Term Conditions alongside our nursing associates and healthcare assistant, providing expert clinical advice, conducting assessments, and prescribing medications and chronic disease medication reviews within your scope.

Youll work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovation and continuous learning, where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes. If youre driven by making a real difference in community health, eager to grow your clinical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking practice where your role is valued, your voice is heard, and your career can flourish!

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Managing own caseload

Developing and auditing standardsof nursing care

Running Chronic Disease Clinics,call & recall of patients and case management of these patients

Providing family planning servicesincluding smears

PreventativeHealth and Chronic Disease Management

Managing and evaluating screeningand immunisation programmes

Providing health screening, plannedand ad hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action onthe findings

Managing the nursing care of allthose patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment andrecall system for patients

Assisting with the implementation,review and maintenance of infection control measures in the Practice

Development,Teaching & Education

Participatingin the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of thepractice population

Forming ownPersonal Development Plan

Participatingin the process of clinical supervision

Organisation/Administration

Initiating/contributingto the development and review of practice protocols

Maintainingequipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgicalequipment, including vaccines

Liaisingwith members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside thepractice to ensure appropriate care is provided

About us

We have a strong work ethic focused on delivering outstanding, patient-centered care in a busy, rewarding environment. Here, your clinical skills will be fully utilised and your professional development supported through regular training opportunities.

Youll be part of a practice dedicated to improving community health and fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.

If youre motivated by making a real impact and eager to thrive in a friendly, forward-thinking setting, this is the place for you to grow and excel!

Job responsibilities

To provide andmaintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providingnursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary care team.

An experiencedpractice nurse, the post holder will be a key player in delivering the primarycare agenda.

Clinical

Providing nursing care and clinicalservices for a full range of procedures such as vaccinations/immunisation.

Managing own caseload

Developing and auditing standardsof nursing care

Running Chronic Disease Clinics,call & recall of patients and case management of these patients

Providing family planning servicesincluding smears

PreventativeHealth and Chronic Disease Management

Managing and evaluating screeningand immunisation programmes

Providing health screening, plannedand ad hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action onthe findings

Managing the nursing care of allthose patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment andrecall system for patients

Assisting with the implementation,review and maintenance of infection control measures in the Practice

Development,Teaching & Education

Participatingin the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of thepractice population

Forming ownPersonal Development Plan

Participatingin the process of clinical supervision

Organisation/Administration

Accountabilityfor own clinical work will seek guidance from the Lead GP when clinicallyappropriate.

Contributingto policy development within the practice and overall practice management,providing nursing input to any decision-making processes affecting the care ofpatients

Initiating/contributingto the development and review of practice protocols

Maintainingequipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgicalequipment, including vaccines

Summarisingof patients records onto the clinical computer system

Liaisonand Team Communications

Liaisingwith members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside thepractice to ensure appropriate care is provided

Participatingas an active member of the Primary Health Care Team and attending meetingsregularly

Meetings

It will be necessary to attend andcontribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason fornot attending will be annual, study or sick leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC
• Level 6 Nurse Prescriber
• Experienced Practice Nurse
• Must have Chronic disease review experience

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.