Practice Nurse

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashington is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services and manage chronic conditions. The successful candidate will offer mentorship and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A minimum of two years post-registration experience is required. The role includes excellent training opportunities and the chance to develop in a busy, supportive environment, adhering to NHS values.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post registration experience required.
• Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions.
• Ability to provide mentorship to HCAs in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive range of nursing services to the Practice population.
• Manage patients with chronic disease and implement evidence-based approaches.
• Provide clinical supervision for junior colleagues within the team.

Skills

Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Communication skills

Ability to work across boundaries

Negotiation and conflict management skills

Team player

Education

Registered General Nurse Part 1

NMC Registration

Evidence of continuous professional development

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 09 February 2026

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and clinically skilled Practice Nurse able to provide a range of Nursing services, including Chronic Disease Management as well as core Practice Nursing duties.

The role offers excellent opportunities for training, support, mentorship and personal development. There is a minimum requirement of two years post registration experience.

For more information visit us at www.seatonparkmedicalgroup.co.uk or email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive range of nursing services to the whole Practice population, delivering a cost-effective service, maximising access for our patients and Practice achievement in QOF, Enhanced Services and other new contractual incentives as they arise.

The focus of the role encompasses the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, the provision of preventative health care to the Practice population and working autonomously within a specialist clinical area.

The post holder will also provide clinical supervision and support professional development for more junior professional and non-qualified colleagues within the Practice Nursing Team.

About us

We are a forward-thinking, innovative Practice with a friendly and inclusive philosophy. We are the largest Practice in Northumberland with c. 20,000 patients, 6 GP Partners, 9 Salaried GPs, Pharmacists, ANPs, Musculoskeletal Practitioners and a highly skilled Nursing team.

We work as part of Wansbeck Primary Care Network with 4 other practices including Bedlingtonshire, Gables and Guidepost covering c. 46,000. The Network has a variety of Additional Roles including Community Link Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Physios, Health & Well Being Coaches, Dietician and Pharmacists.

The Practice philosophy is rooted in a culture of care. Everyone working within the practice is committed to the NHS, to the provision of a high-quality service and to respect and value for our patients and each other.

We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive team who enjoy working together.

The Practices aim to be a top-quality healthcare team is supported by our values: working in partnership with our patients, quality, innovation, fairness, continuous learning and a supportive team.

Job responsibilities

Purpose

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.

The post holder will be supported in their role by more senior nurses and the GPs. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Dimensions

The post-holder carries out clinical procedures in accordance with the competencies required, following practice protocols.

The post has no budgetary or line-management responsibility.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Internal

Management Team

GPs and other Primary Care Health Professionals

Nursing Team

Patient and Support Services Staff

2. External

Secondary Care

Specialist Services e.g. Respiratory, Smoking Cessation

Social Care services

General Public

Main Challenges and Opportunities of the Role

Operating without direct supervision following practice protocols.

Working across a range of clinical areas.Working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Working in a rapidly changing and developing environment with a national imperative to continuously improve productivity.

Opportunities for professional development to develop and enhance skills.

Working in a busy and pressurised primary care environment across two sites.

Adapting the role in response to changes in the NHS.

Adhering to the values of the Practice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Clinical Area

1. Work within the Practice Nursing team to provide a comprehensive range of core nursing services to the practice population.

Examples include: health screening and risk assessment, cervical cytology, health promotion, vaccinations and immunisations, infection control and other general clinic duties.

2. Manage patients with chronic disease, both in the surgery and liaising with the District Nurse Team for patients in the community, implementing a structured approach according to latest evidence and QOF guidelines.

Chronic Disease including: hypertension; diabetes; asthma; COPD; CHD; other vascular conditions; smoking cessation; weight management

3. Undertake all associated clinical computer data entry and communication.

Examples include; notes entries, referrals, ensuring consistent and accurate entering of data and use of Read Codes. Recording information and communicate specified information to various members of the Primary care team as directed by Practice Procedures and Patient care needs.

4. Leadership and Development

Examples include; regular audit of own practice and maintenance of skills levels as required for the post; assisting in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care; teaching and appropriately supervise and delegate to others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff; work and communicate effectively in the team; active contribution in Service Development and developing and implementing Practice policies and protocols.

CORPORATE

CONFIDENTIALITY

As an employee you have a responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of any confidential information, which comes into your possession regarding patients, employees or any business relating to the Practice. In accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protected disclosures are exempt from this express duty of confidentiality.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all the safety practices and codes provided by the Practice and have an equal responsibility with management for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of yourself and others.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

As an employee of Seaton Park Medical Group you are a member of an organisation that endeavours to provide the highest quality of service to our patients. You are an ambassador of the organisation and, as such, are required to ensure that high standards are maintained at all times.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an employee you have a responsibility to ensure that all people that you have contact with during the course of your employment, including patients, relatives and staff are treated equally in line with the Practices Equal Opportunities Policy.

RISK MANAGEMENT

You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks, which have a potential adverse effect on the Practices ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these.

SAFEGUARDING

The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

INFECTION CONTROL

As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all Infection Control Guidelines provided by the Practice.

SUSTAINABILITY

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Practices environmental impact by switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage, minimising the need for printing and amount of paper and toner cartridges used.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship to HCAs in a clinical setting
• Evidence of teamwork skills
• Primary Care issues
• SystmOne
• Prior knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions
• Knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Sharing of skills
• Desire to extend core nursing skills
• Willing to participate in training programmes for practice team staff
• Care and respect for patients and their right to privacy and confidentiality
• Team player
• Personal integrity and loyalty
• Professional appearance
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Good timekeeping
• Ability to work across boundaries

Core Competencies

• Clinical skills in one or more of:
• Health screening and risk assessment, cervical cytology. health promotion,
• vaccinations and immunisations including childhood, family planning including pill checks and depots.
• Chronic Disease including: hypertension; diabetes; asthma; COPD; CHD; other vascular conditions; smoking cessation; weight management

Experience

• Minimum two years Post Registration experience
• Operating without direct supervision following protocols
• Practice Nurse training
• Experience of whole systems team approach
• Delivery of care within a clinic setting
• Experience of nurse-led management of long-term
• conditions

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse Part 1
• NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Clinical supervision training and
• 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.

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit