Practice Nurse

INTEGRATED CARE 24 LTD; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Additional annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Integrated Care 24 Ltd in Hastings is seeking a Practice Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes prevention, education and chronic disease management, delivering care within NMC guidelines and practice protocols.

You will assess, treat, screen, educate and provide clinical advice to patients, supporting GPs and colleagues. This part-time role (16 hours/week) offers pro rata pay, NHS Pension and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holds a current NMC Nursing qualification and registration.
• Experience in general practice, chronic disease management (asthma/diabetes).
• Confident with cervical screening, wound care and health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing assessment, treatment and health education.
• Manage long-term conditions and develop individualised management plans.
• Undertake cervical screening, wound care, immunisations and blood pressure/ glucose monitoring.

Skills

NMC registration

Chronic disease management

Patient assessment

Health education

Education

NMC Nursing qualification

Job description

Job summary

Package Description: Practice Nurse - Primary Care The Role Primary care nursing is about more than treatment - its about prevention, education, long-term condition management and helping patients achieve better health outcomes. At IC24, were looking for a Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise across a broad range of nursing services while supporting patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, you will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education and clinical advice to patients. You will work within practice protocols, policies and patient group directions, delivering care independently and alongside GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider healthcare team. This role is ideal for an experienced Practice Nurse with expertise in chronic disease management, cervical screening, wound care, health promotion and preventative healthcare.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Nurse at IC24, you will be involved in not only treating patients but also in prevention, education, and management of long-term conditions to improve health outcomes. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient care. Your role includes providing assessment, treatment, screening, health education, and clinical advice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. You'll manage long-term conditions, deliver specialist nursing interventions, manage clinical risk, and support quality services delivery. You will also lead and support colleagues, ensuring an exceptional level of care. This position requires a current NMC Nursing qualification and registration, with previous nursing experience ideally in a general practice setting, and expertise in chronic disease management, cervical screening, and wound care.

About us

IC24, short for Integrated Care 24, is a leading not-for-profit social enterprise focused on providing innovative and patient-centric primary care services. The organisation is committed to improving access to health and social care, thereby reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, offering a range of support, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, and both primary and secondary care support. IC24 is dedicated to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the welfare of their service users and employees, creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all. They encourage applications from various under-represented groups.

Job description

The Role

Primary care nursing is about more than treatment - it's about prevention, education, long-term condition management and helping patients achieve better health outcomes. At IC24, we're looking for a Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise across a broad range of nursing services while supporting patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, you will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education and clinical advice to patients. You will work within practice protocols, policies and patient group directions, delivering care independently and alongside GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider healthcare team. This role is ideal for an experienced Practice Nurse with expertise in chronic disease management, cervical screening, wound care, health promotion and preventative healthcare.

• Delivering exceptional patient care - You'll provide high-quality nursing assessment, treatment and health education services, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in line with best practice guidelines.
• Managing long-term conditions - You'll support patients with chronic diseases including asthma, diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, undertaking reviews, monitoring treatment effectiveness, identifying abnormalities and developing individualised management plans.
• Promoting health and wellbeing - You'll undertake health screening, NHS Health Checks, risk assessments and health promotion activities, helping patients identify and manage potential health concerns through education and preventative care.
• Providing specialist nursing interventions - You'll deliver cervical screening, wound care, immunisations, travel health services, ear care, phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring and smoking cessation reviews.
• Managing clinical risk - You'll identify significant abnormalities, recognise safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate referrals are made for vulnerable adults, children and patients requiring additional support.
• Supporting quality and service delivery - You'll ensure investigations required for QOF and Enhanced Services are completed and accurately coded, contributing to high-quality clinical outcomes and service performance.
• Leading and supporting colleagues - You'll provide support and guidance to Healthcare Assistants and General Practice Assistants, contributing to supervision, workforce development and continuous improvement across the nursing team.

What matters in this role

We're not looking for one type of nurse - but there are some things that matter.

• Holds a current NMC Nursing qualification and registration
• Has previous nursing experience, ideally within a general practice setting
• Has experience in chronic disease management, including asthma and diabetes
• Is confident undertaking cervical screening, wound care and health assessments
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and information governance
• Has a patient-centred, holistic approach to care
• Is confident, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

Hastings - Station Plaza

Hours Available

Part time 16 hours per week

What's in it for you?

• Annual Salary of £46,066.59 pro rata
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)
• Inclusive wellbeing benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and two references.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a current NMC Nursing qualification and registration Has previous nursing experience, ideally within a general practice setting Has experience in chronic disease management, including asthma and diabetes Is confident undertaking cervical screening, wound care and health assessments

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

• IC24
• Hastings
• TN34 1BA
• United Kingdom

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