Practice Nurse

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Blaydon on Tyne is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to implement health promotion and disease management strategies. The role involves carrying out health checks, immunisations, and chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with experience in patient care and a commitment to professional development. This position supports a diverse team in providing high-quality services to approximately 11,300 patients in a modern healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.
• Carry out screenings and chronic disease reviews.
• Provision of general nursing duties and lifestyle advice.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Patient care

Health Promotion strategies

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Diploma level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 02 January 2026

We are looking for a Practice Nurse who can show innovation and commitment to help us develop the services we offer to our patients within an ever-changing NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

The implementation of Health Promotion and disease management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) and provision of a full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice.

Chronic Disease Management as required by the practice.

The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.

About us

The practice provides NHS services to 11,300 patients who live in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton and the surrounding areas. We work in a purpose-built 9‑year‑old building adjacent to the shopping centre.

The practice team consists of GPs, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists, Administrators, Secretaries and receptionists as well as a team of attached staff from primary and secondary care.

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinically Lead Practice Nurse/GP Partners Non clinically Practice Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Health Care Assistants

JOB PURPOSE: The implementation of Health Promotion and disease management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) and provision of a full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice. Chronic Disease Management as required by the practice. The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.
• Provision of health checks.
• Carry out screenings, e.g. blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.
• Carry out chronic disease reviews e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, CHD.
• Undertake ECGs.
• Provision of travel advice.
• Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
• Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. wound care and compression bandaging.
• Providing lifestyle advice and information for patients.
• Management of medical supplies stock, including stock control.
• The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.
• Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.
• The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation and recording of clinical equipment and working surfaces.
• Working within PGD and PDS as appropriate.
• Participating in nurse, practice and wider team meetings.
• This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation; you will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time‑to‑time.
• Work within clinical competencies as per NMC code of conduct.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
• Experience of multi‑skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
• Experience of working in a complex organisation.
• Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Recognised qualification to diploma level or above.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

Other

• Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
• Experience of Primary Care.

Qualities/Attributes

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Able to use own initiative.

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