Practice Nurse

Integrated Care System; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, assisting in various clinical tasks, and working collaboratively with a supportive team. Successful candidates will be Registered General Nurses with current NMC registration and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• An understanding of nursing within a primary care setting.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness.
• Advise GPs of potential problems or errors.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Registered General Nurse

Current NMC registration

GCSE English grade C or equivalent

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

I.T packages

Job description

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

Up to 28 hr/wk Practice Nurse post. Details negotiable but will include some enhanced access Tuesday evening working until 8.00pm.

About us

Hingham Surgery. We are a friendly practice with a stable, happy team and great patients. Exceptionally patient focused (see NHS Choices patient feedback and 2025 GP Survey results), CQC Good, high QoF points. We are efficient and supportive. We aspire to really knowing our patients and their families and providing continuity of care in an accessible way.

Hingham is a beautiful small town with a Georgian market place. We are a short 20min drive out from Norwich. There is a butcher, a baker, a part time library and a primary school in the town.

Currently 7900 patients and growing. Approximately 60% dispensing.1 GP Partner & 7 Salaried GPs. 4 Practice Nurses and 3 HCAs. Embedded full time pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners and First Contact Physio.

UEA Medical Students. Research active. Monthly GP/Nurse clinical/educational meetings.

Competitive salary (dependent on experience).We pay for your MPS/MDU cover. Usual generous contract terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs, such tasks may include:

Cervical Screening

Contraception

Wound care/ulcer care

Removal of Sutures

Blood pressure monitoring, including fitting Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor

Travel Advice and Injections

Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations

ECGs

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture/INRs

Diabetes Management

COPD Management

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Help with diagnosis and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and-nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

Assisting GPs with minor surgery

Urinalysis

Requesting pathology tests, eg urine culture, swabs

Ear syringing

Well Person checks

Weight reduction and dietary advice

Health Promotion

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate (for example: pill checks, diabetic reviews)

Other tasks will include:

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUCD/Nexplanon fittings

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Advise GPs of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Liaison with all members of the Primary Health Care Team as and when necessary

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Special Requirements of the Post

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense

A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post

A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager

A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

An awareness of own limitations and experience

To work only in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice

To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC

Person Specification

Experience

• An understanding of the requirements of the Care Quality Commission. An understanding of nursing within a primary care setting.
• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system.
• An understanding of the GP contract and QOF.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time new line.
• Ability to work through and solve problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and relate to patients and staff at all levels. Proactive can do attitude.
• Team player.
• Approachable.
• Sense of humour.
• Flexibility in covering sickness absence.
• Ability to work within a changing environment.
• Initiative in proposing new ideas.
• Working knowledge of I.T packages.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Current NMC registration.
• Membership of a professional body.
• GCSE English grade C or equivalent.

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.