Practice Nurse

NHS; Brigg; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated practice nurse to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a busy GP surgery, providing essential care to a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will play a key role in chronic disease management and will have the chance to enhance their skills through ongoing training and support. With a focus on patient care and teamwork, this role promises a fulfilling career in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Ability to provide quality patient care and support health care assistants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and provide care in collaboration with GPs.
• Manage chronic diseases and mentor health care assistants.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Cytology

Vaccination & Immunisation

Diabetes Management

COPD Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Diploma in Diabetes

Diploma in COPD

Diploma in Cytology

Non-Medical Prescriber

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated, practice nurse to join our busy GP Surgery. The position is permanent and full time. Riverside Surgery is a busy rural practice and the successful candidate will be a capable and confident team player who values excellent patient care. We are a five site practice so multi site working would be essential. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse with qualifications in Chronic Disease Management.

Main duties of the job

You will have a number of years experience and be able to cover most if not all aspects of Practice Nursing which should include Cytology, Vaccination & Immunisation, Diabetes and/or COPD . We are happy for the right candidate to have specialist training in one subject or another, we will also support you to update your skills.

The right attitude to work and learning is as important as any experience is.

About us

The main site at Riverside surgery is a purpose built practice in the centre of Brigg with four other sites in surrounding areas. Five GP partners care for nearly 25,000 patients; we are a Training Practice, host medical students and nurses and also offer work placements. We are a dispensing practice with a pharmacy attached at two sites. The partners have specialist interests in Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes, Minor Surgery, and Substance Misuse. We employ an ANP with an interest in; Paediatrics. The Urgent Care Team manages on the day demand offering emergency appointments and telephone advice. Practice nurses manage chronic disease within the surgery and are supported by seven HCAs. Two Practice Pharmacist's manage prescribing and medicines optimisation. The clinical team is supported by a multi-professional administration team.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0146-25-0004

Job locations

Barnard Avenue

Brigg

DN20 8AS

Job description Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. To strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Responsibilities

• To assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.
• To support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.
• To encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary working.
• To promote your own continuing professional development.
• To recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health Care Team.
• To participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical

• To support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
• To have experience in Chronic Disease Management or willingness to undertake training.
• To undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
• To undertake wound care/management/dressing techniques.
• To perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
• To provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
• To provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Direction
• To deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.
• To recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.
• To ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient are standard practice.
• To apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
• To undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Job description Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. To strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Responsibilities

• To assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.
• To support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.
• To encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary working.
• To promote your own continuing professional development.
• To recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health Care Team.
• To participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical

• To support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
• To have experience in Chronic Disease Management or willingness to undertake training.
• To undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
• To undertake wound care/management/dressing techniques.
• To perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
• To provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
• To provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Direction
• To deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.
• To recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.
• To ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient are standard practice.
• To apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
• To undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• Experience of working in primary care
• Ability to provide quality patient care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of using SystmOne

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) Qualification

Desirable

• Qualification Diploma in Diabetes
• Qualification Diploma in COPD
• Qualification Diploma in Cytology
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in primary care

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• Experience of working in primary care
• Ability to provide quality patient care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of using SystmOne

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) Qualification

Desirable

• Qualification Diploma in Diabetes
• Qualification Diploma in COPD
• Qualification Diploma in Cytology
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in primary care

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Riverside Surgery

Address

Barnard Avenue

Brigg

DN20 8AS

Employer's website

http://www.riversidesurgerygps.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Riverside Surgery

Address

Barnard Avenue

Brigg

DN20 8AS

Employer's website

http://www.riversidesurgerygps.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)