Practice Nurse

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at NHS as a Practice Nurse in Gateshead. The role focuses on delivering nursing care, managing long-term conditions, and supporting patient health. Join a dedicated team committed to excellent healthcare delivery to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse required with current UK professional registration.
• Experience in primary care and infection control essential.
• Mentoring or teaching qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term conditions and support health prevention.
• Deliver vaccinations, immunizations, and minor surgeries.
• Collaborate with the general practice team on patient care.

Skills

Infection Prevention and Control

Health Promotion

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council)

Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)

Family Planning Qualification

Job description

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to our practice population, to deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Long Term Condition Management

Cytology

Childhood Immunisations

Vaccinations

Contraception

Assisting with Minor Surgery

Swabs, Specimens, Bloods & Blood Pressure

Infection Control Lead/Support

About us

About Us

Pelaw Medical Practice is a well-established GP Practice, who offer outstanding care to our patients and staff. We also work collaboratively with our Neighbouring Practices, Community & Voluntary Sector Colleagues, to support and deliver services to our patients in the community.

We are a GMS Practice. Practice list size 5400 patients. Fully computerised-EMIS Web Clinical System. High QOF/Enhanced Service achievers. CQC Rating overall good.

The Team:

3 x GP Partners, 3 x Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCA, Practice Manager, Admin & Reception Team, ARR-PCN Staff.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4866-25-0002

Job locations

7&8 Croxdale Terrace

Pelaw

Gateshead

NE10 0RR

Job description Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. This organisation must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Job description Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. This organisation must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Mentoring or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
• Family Planning Qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measure

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Mentoring or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
• Family Planning Qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measure

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking

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

Pelaw Medical Practice

Address

7&8 Croxdale Terrace

Pelaw

Gateshead

NE10 0RR

Employer's website

https://pelawmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Pelaw Medical Practice

Address

7&8 Croxdale Terrace

Pelaw

Gateshead

NE10 0RR

Employer's website

https://pelawmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)