Practice Nurse

Scott Road Medical Centre; Selby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Road Medical Centre in Selby is recruiting a Practice Nurse to join a busy GP practice. You will be part of a supportive nursing team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to the registered patient population.

The role involves clinical assessments, wound care, immunisations, injections, ECGs, and chronic disease management, with guidance to adhere to PGDs and practice protocols. UK NMC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Registration as a Nurse (NMC) with current UK registration.
• Experience in General Practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients following agreed protocols.
• Work with the nursing team to ensure adequate nursing cover.
• Contribute to the Primary Health Care Team activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree and registration

Member of NMC

General Practice experience

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join a busy, forward thinking GP practice in Selby. We have a vacancy for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive nursing team

We have an incredibly supportive team of 3 Partners and 6 salaried GPs, and you will work within the nursing team. Nursing duties will involve the care of those patients referred by a GP and also those groups of patients whose care is directly arranged by the post holder.

You will be a Registered Nurse and have the required level of training and competence. You will be expected to work with patient group directives and practice protocols, where these are available, and to understand the aims, objectives and health plan of the practice. You must have a current NMC identification number and current membership of a recognised professional defence organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote health, prevent disease and support the management of acute and long-term conditions.

Key duties include undertaking clinical assessments and providing treatment room services such as wound care, venepuncture, cervical cytology (where qualified), ECGs, immunisations, injections, removal of sutures and clips, and specimen collection. The postholder will administer medicines and vaccines in accordance with PGDs, PSDs and practice protocols.

The role includes the management of patients with long‑term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, undertaking routine monitoring and reviews and supporting patients to self‑manage their health.

The Practice Nurse will contribute to health promotion and disease prevention through lifestyle advice, NHS Health Checks, screening and immunisation programmes and public health initiatives. Additional responsibilities may include women's health, family planning, travel health, spirometry and Doppler assessments, subject to training and competence, and respond appropriately to medical emergencies

The postholder will maintain accurate clinical records, adhere to infection prevention and control standards, fulfil safeguarding responsibilities, participate in clinical governance and maintain professional competence through CPD.

About us

We are a friendly and well‑established training practice serving approximately 11,000 patients across our local community. The practice comprises three GP Partners and a wider clinical team of six GPs, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

As a teaching practice and an active member of a progressive and forward‑thinking Primary Care Network, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, expand their skills and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice.

We operate under a PMS contract and use SystmOne clinical software.

Job responsibilities

You will work as a member of the practice nursing team and will also be a fully participating member of the full Primary Health Care Team. Nursing duties will involve the care of those patients referred by a GP and also those groups of patients whose care is directly arranged by the post holder.

You will be a Registered Nurse and have the required level of training and competence. You will be expected to work with patient group directives and practice protocols, where these are available, and to understand the aims, objectives and health plan of the practice. You must have a current NMC identification number and current membership of a recognised professional defence organisation.

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients through agreed protocols both face to face and via the telephone


• Work with other members of the nursing team to ensure that the practice has the appropriate level of nursing cover at all times.


• Contribute fully to the working of the Primary Health Care Team


• Maintain competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques


• Take responsibility for the care of agreed groups of patients and be able to work independently


• Maintenance of accurate documentation and records utilising IT as appropriate and in accordance with practice protocols


• Facilitate specific disease management clinics as agreed with GPs


• Chronic disease monitoring and annual review


• Maintain reflection on own clinical practice, contributing to clinical governance


• The delegation of duties appropriately and timely to other members of the Practice Nurse team


• Child protection (Level 3) minimum

Specific responsibilities (some nurses may specialise in particular clinics)

• Childhood immunisations


• Holiday vaccinations


• Womens health


• Cytology


• Family Planning


• Doppler studies


• Smoking cessation


• Health Checks


• Adult vaccinations


• IUCD and implant insertion (with GP)


• ECGs


• Hypertension monitoring


• Health Promotion


• Simple and complex dressings


• Basic counselling skills


• Teaching of patients and carers

Organisational responsibilities:

• Act at all times in accordance with the practice employee handbook requirements in matters of discipline, grievances, security, confidentiality etc


• Ensure familiarisation with, and work to, policies and procedures so as to ensure on going successful registration with the Care Quality Commission


• Take your share in the extended hours rota along with other clinicians


• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended, actively engaging in the Practices commitment to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) process


• Participate in annual appraisals


• Attend staff meetings and briefings as required


• Comply with national and local health and safety legislation and instructions


• Act as mentor to more junior members of the team and work with students allocated to the Practice.


• Undertake and lead on additional tasks as required within the general role of practice nurse


• Maintain and develop clinical knowledge by undertaking appropriate training in conjunction with the Nurse Manager


• Be able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense whilst working with own areas of competence and experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree and registration Qualification


• Member of NMC


• Worked in General Practice environment.


• Cytology


• Vaccinations and Immunisations including travel


• Experience in a minimum of one area of chronic disease

Desirable

• Experience in multiple area of chronic disease e.g.


• Diabetes


• Asthma


• Womens Health

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.

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