New to Primary Care Nurse

Primary Care Doncaster Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specialized in wound care to coordinate and deliver patient-focused care across multiple GP practices. The ideal candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance services, support health promotions, and manage chronic conditions, all while promoting inclusivity and diversity in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension Scheme

27 annual leave days

Qualifications

• Experience in wound care and nursing practice.
• Registered Nurse with ability to manage chronic diseases.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wound care service across practices.
• Deliver vaccinations and preventive care.
• Support patients with self-management strategies.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Vaccination administration

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The postholder will work as New to Primary Care Nurse within the Primary Care Network (PCN) services ensuring an efficient and effective service for patients. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team within the PCN, delivering high-quality care and supporting the PCN in meeting objectives set out in the 2025/26 Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES).

This role is suitable for an experienced Registered Nurse, with a speciality in wound care, entering general practice from secondary care or community.

Responsibilities:

• Co-delivery and coordination of a PCN-wide wound care service, ensuring consistent, evidence-based care across the network and reducing unwarranted variation in practice.
• Undertake additional nursing duties such as chronic disease management, health promotion and vaccinations.
• Deliver and coordinate the PCN wound care service, working across GP practices and with community partners.
• Provide expert wound assessment, treatment planning, and reviews using evidence-based practice.
• Support consistent documentation and use of standardised wound care pathways and formularies across the PCN.
• Act as a point of contact for wound care advice for other clinicians within the PCN, escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Contribute to service audits, quality improvement, and data reporting related to wound management outcomes.
• Provide fundamental nurse-led care to communities across the PCN.
• Undertake early detection, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and other long term conditions.
• Provide vaccination and immunisation support across GP practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Work within an MDT, supporting integrated care and personalised approaches to patient management.
• Promote preventative care and support patients in self-management through personalised care planning.

Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce.

As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.

PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.