Practice Nurse

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join their friendly team at Whitburn Surgery in Sunderland. This part-time position requires general nursing duties, including chronic disease management and health screenings, with a focus on patient well-being and staff support. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in primary care and a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a GP Practice/Primary Care essential.
• Experience of chronic disease management and working autonomously required.
• Infection prevention and control experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Deliver nursing services effectively to the patient population.
• Mentor other team members and support practice management.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Contraception

Cervical Screening

Immunisations

Health Screening

Education

Registered General Nurse

Full NMC registration

Mentor or teaching qualification

Postgraduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Family Planning Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working nurse to join our current friendly nursing team.

18-24 hours per week

Occasional weekend work required

Whitburn Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of South Tyneside GP Practices.

There may be a need to work across our other sites based in South Tyneside

Main duties of the job

General Nursing Duties Including:

• Chronic Disease Management
• Contraception
• Cervical Screening
• Immunisations Inc. children and travel
• Health Screening
  
  

About Us

We are a friendly and approachable surgery, based in Whitburn Village. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and staff well-being at the foremost.

We are a well established surgery and our team consists of

• 4 Salaried GPs
• Nurse Practitioner
• Practice Nurse
• 2 GP Assistants
• Team of 8 reception/admin staff
• Practice Manager
  
  

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,925 to £44,627 a year Pro rata, dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4812-25-0000

Job locations

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Whitburn Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Job Description

Full job description enclosed

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Whitburn Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Full Job Description Enclosed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Full NMC registration
  
  

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Family Planning Qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
  
  

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

Whitburn Surgery

Address

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE

Employer's website

https://www.whitburnsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Whitburn Surgery

Address

Whitburn Surgery

3 Bryers Street

Whitburn

Sunderland

SR6 7EE

Employer's website

https://www.whitburnsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)