Practice Nurse

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team at Clay Cross Medical Centre. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and skills in immunisations, chronic disease management, and general practice. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a committed healthcare team. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing long term conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Accredited training in diabetes or COPD and asthma.

Responsibilities

• Administers immunisations and vaccinations.
• Manages chronic diseases and conducts health checks.
• Offers travel health advice and undertakes various procedures.

Skills

Immunisations

Wound Care

Cervical Cytology

INR Management

Chronic Disease Management

Education

UK Professional Registration

Tools

Systemone

Job description

NHS Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

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Start date: Immediately

Clay Cross Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking Practice Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience to join our highly committed Primary Health Care Team.

Job Summary

Practice Nurse

Salary:dependent on experience.

Location: Clay Cross Medical Centre and Tupton Surgery

Start date: Immediately

Clay Cross Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking Practice Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience to join our highly committed Primary Health Care Team.

The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also be required to have general practice experience including use of Systemone.

Practice nurse skills including immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology and INR management is highly desirable. Accredited Long Term conditions training in diabetes or COPD and asthma are essential as is experience of working in a primary care environment. The successful candidate will also ideally be an independent non-medical prescriber.

Informal visits and discussions are strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Our new team member will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all our patients. In accordance with the practice timetable, and as agreed, you will undertake a variety of duties, including chronic disease management, INR management, wound care and contraception.

About Us

We are a well-organised stable team and currently boast a GP Principal, 2 salaried GP (part time), 2 ANPs, 4 (wte) Practice Nurses, HCA and Phlebotomist. The management of the business is led by the Practice Manager with excellent practice administration support from the Care Co-ordinator, Senior administrator and 12 part-time receptionistsadmin staff. We have excellent working relationships with the wider healthcare community, including the local District Nursing team, PCN practices, Medicines Management Team, Palliative Care Services, local care homes etc. We are lucky to have the support of an excellent Community Matron. Applications welcome from both new and experienced GPs

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4614-25-0000

Job locations

Clay Cross Medical Centre

Bridge Street

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S45 9NG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Works independently using own initiative and is accountable for their own professional actions.

Administers adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Maintain competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.

Offers comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations.

Undertakes procedures to include but not exclusive to, venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, suture/clip removal, ear syringing, cytology and wound management.

Undertakes collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc., and ensure cleanliness of equipment used.

Recognises areas of concern and gathers sufficient information to refer e.g. drugs, domestic violence, child protection, vulnerable adults, senior patients, social problems.

INR monitoring and warfarin management.

On successful completion of independent non-medical prescriber accredited training and registration with the NMC, ensure safe, effective and appropriate practice as defined by current legislative framework and local and practice guidelines. The post holder must only prescribe within their area of competence.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Works independently using own initiative and is accountable for their own professional actions.

Administers adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Maintain competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.

Offers comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations.

Undertakes procedures to include but not exclusive to, venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, suture/clip removal, ear syringing, cytology and wound management.

Undertakes collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc., and ensure cleanliness of equipment used.

Recognises areas of concern and gathers sufficient information to refer e.g. drugs, domestic violence, child protection, vulnerable adults, senior patients, social problems.

INR monitoring and warfarin management.

On successful completion of independent non-medical prescriber accredited training and registration with the NMC, ensure safe, effective and appropriate practice as defined by current legislative framework and local and practice guidelines. The post holder must only prescribe within their area of competence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
  
  

Desirable

• The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
  
  

Desirable

• The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
  
  

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

Clay Cross Medical Centre

Address

Clay Cross Medical Centre

Bridge Street

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S45 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.claycrosssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Clay Cross Medical Centre

Address

Clay Cross Medical Centre

Bridge Street

Clay Cross

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S45 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.claycrosssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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