Practice Nurse

NHS; Accrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves performing holistic assessments, managing chronic diseases, and assisting in various clinical tasks. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is required.
• Competence in managing chronic diseases like Asthma and Diabetes.
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care.
• Facilitate holistic assessments and lifestyle advice.
• Conduct chronic disease management clinics.

Skills

Patient care

Chronic disease management

Holistic assessment

ECG taking

Venepuncture

Anaphylaxis management

Infection control

Education

NMC Registration

Chronic disease management qualifications

Job description

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 primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

Main duties of the job

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise

Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests

Take ECGs

Carry out Respiratory Chronic Disease management clinics including Asthma and COPD, carrying out Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Carry out Diabetes Chronic Disease management clinics

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

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

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

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

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintaining vaccinations stock levels

Observing Cold Chain Policies

About us

At ARG Healthcare, we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Serving our local community with dedication and compassion, we are committed to improving health outcomes and making a real difference in people's lives every day.

We are a well-established and respected general practice with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and professional development. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to provide exceptional care. We value each team members contribution and foster a workplace culture of respect, continuous learning, and mutual support.

Working with us means being part of a friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team. We take pride in maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere where staff well-being and development are prioritised.

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise

Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests

Take ECGs

Carry out Respiratory Chronic Disease management clinics including Asthma and COPD, carrying out Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Carry out Diabetes Chronic Disease management clinics

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

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

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

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

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintaining vaccinations stock levels

Observing Cold Chain Policies

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained

Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilizer and emergency equipment

A duty to advise Managers of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines

Maintain confidentially of information at all times

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration - Required
• Chronic disease management qualifications
• Competence to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics / reviews and hold relevant certificates
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Clear DBS report
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal & professional development

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.