Practice Nurse

Hartlepool & Stockton Health; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in primary care is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide high-quality care and support to the local community. This exciting part-time role involves delivering clinical services, administering vaccinations, and managing chronic diseases, all while adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and improving healthcare outcomes. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives, with opportunities for professional development and mentorship. If you are passionate about nursing and want to contribute to a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Experience in providing clinical care and nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general clinical care and administer medications.
• Provide sexual health services and chronic disease management.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical Judgement

Motivational Interviewing

Wound Care

Vaccination Administration

Sexual Health Services

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Fully Qualified Nurse

NMC Registration

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Job Summary

This role has been advertised by Hartlepool & Stockton Health on behalf of our member practice Densham Surgery. This exciting new role will provide safe, high-quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct, the post holder will work as part of the nursing team, using previous primary care experience to provide nurse interventions.

Main duties of the job

1. Deliver general clinical care.
2. Carry out nursing interventions and measurements for patients using clinical judgement.
3. Administer medications by injection, with the appropriate legal authorisation.
4. Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focused lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques, which may include brief intervention sign-posting.
5. Undertake initial assessment of patients presenting with wounds, produce treatment plans, and refer to other services as necessary.
6. Measure circulation by recording Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and applying compression therapy to patients with venous leg ulcers.
7. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips, and staples.
8. Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards.
9. Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule.
10. Administer prescribed therapies such as vitamin B12 and Depo medications, recognising side effects and contraindications.
11. Provide sexual health services.
12. Advise women on the suitability of oral and long-term contraceptive methods and be aware of local referral pathways.
13. Provide a nurse-run asthma, diabetes, and COPD service to patients, including screening, diagnosis, ongoing management, and referral to other agencies in line with NICE guidelines and QOF indicators.

About Us

Hartlepool and Stockton Health is a GP federation created in 2016 to support primary care and develop services across practices in our region. Our membership includes every doctor’s surgery in the Hartlepool and Stockton area. Run by and for local people, we are committed to innovation in primary care, improving outcomes, and helping people.

Additional Details

Date posted: 22 April 2025

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: B0524-25-0018

Job Location

Gloucester House, 72 Church Road, Stockton, Teesside, TS18 1TW

Densham Surgery, Lawson St, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1HU

Job Responsibilities

In addition to the main duties listed, the role involves quality assurance, service support, participation in quality improvement activities such as audits, significant event analysis, and development of protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted healthcare variations. Undertake mentorship for preceptor programmes and contribute to revalidation of nurse colleagues. Analyze data to improve screening and immunisation programme uptake, including coordinating vaccination campaigns. Complete statutory and skills-specific training, participate in annual performance reviews, and maintain a record of personal and professional development. Take responsibility for your own learning, identify knowledge gaps, and pursue further learning to enhance nursing services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Nurse
• NMC Registered

Desirable:

• Basic IT skills

Experience

• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse (desirable)

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address: Gloucester House, 72 Church Road, Stockton, Teesside, TS18 1TW

Website: https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/