Practice Nurse

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their dedicated team in Northampton. The ideal candidate will deliver high standards of patient care through various nursing services such as immunizations and chronic disease management. With a commitment to patient well-being, this role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on innovative healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Practice Nurse with experience in primary care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing services including vaccinations and health checks.
• Assist with chronic disease management under the senior clinical team.
• Conduct screenings and follow infection control procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Immunizations

Health Promotion

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Formal Nursing Qualification

NMC Registration

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Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit an

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, innovative team who are committed to delivering high standard of patient care. You will need to have previous experience working in primary care and have a fully rounded set of skills. You will work both independently and as a member of our multidisciplinary team and will be fully supported by clinical and non-clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Practice Nurse (NMC registered), to provide routine nursing services to our patient population.

This will include: Routine vaccinations for adults and children, Cervical smears, Wound management, ECG's and health promotion.

Additionally you will need to help the team manage chronic diseases such as Diabetes, COPD and Asthma by routinely reviewing patients under the direction of the senior clinical team.

About Us

Brook Medical Centre is a busy practice with a patient list in excess of 6300 patients. Our practice area is on the eastern edge of Northampton and comprises a mixture of private and social housing.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18 to £22 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0621-25-0000

Job locations

Ecton Brook Road

Northampton

NN3 5EN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Provision of health advice to patients.

Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.

Provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the NHS healthchecks.

Carry out screenings, e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

Provision of support and assistance with clinics, e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, menopause, warfarin, minor surgery, contraception etc.

Undertake ECG and other routine monitoring procedures.

Provision of travel advice.

Provision of minor illness diagnosis and treatment (after appropriate training).

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. dressings, ear syringing, etc.

The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients.

Assist doctors with minor surgery procedures, when required

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.

Manage long-term conditions including Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording.

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 safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Participate in Practice Meetings

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Provision of health advice to patients.

Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.

Provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the NHS healthchecks.

Carry out screenings, e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

Provision of support and assistance with clinics, e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, menopause, warfarin, minor surgery, contraception etc.

Undertake ECG and other routine monitoring procedures.

Provision of travel advice.

Provision of minor illness diagnosis and treatment (after appropriate training).

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. dressings, ear syringing, etc.

The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients.

Assist doctors with minor surgery procedures, when required

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.

Manage long-term conditions including Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording.

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 safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Participate in Practice Meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal Nursing Qualification
• Registration with NMC
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Working independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience and Qualifications in managing Long Term Conditions
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Working independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience and Qualifications in managing Long Term Conditions
  
  

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

Brook Medical Centre

Address

Ecton Brook Road

Northampton

NN3 5EN

Employer's website

https://www.thebrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brook Medical Centre

Address

Ecton Brook Road

Northampton

NN3 5EN

Employer's website

https://www.thebrookmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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