Practice Nurse Accrington

Meeveem Limited; Accrington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peel House Medical Practice in Accrington is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our large, modern team. We offer 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £39,000 to £48,000 per year, dependent on experience.

The role covers general practice nursing duties, including cervical cytology, immunisations, spirometry, and long-term condition management. We value continuous professional development and a positive team culture; applicants must have UK registration, active professional membership, and

Qualifications

• Registered as General Nurse
• Member of Professional Body
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Chronic Disease Management Diplomas
• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
• Immunisation and Vaccination Training
• Please see attached person spec for full information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general practice nursing to the Practice population.
• Provide preventative health care and manage long-term conditions.
• Collaborate with the general practice team and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing

Chronic disease management

Immunisation and vaccination

Cervical cytology sampling

Travel health

Infection prevention

Education

NMC registration

Professional body membership

CPD / continuous professional development

Job description

Job summary

Salary: £39,000 - £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team at Peel House Medical Practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high quality patient care, and who has the interest and energy to join with us to provide excellent standards of service for our patients.

We require 37.5 hours a week of Practice nursing time and will consider full time and part-time application requests.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player who strives to deliver a high standard of care. You will have experience in general practice Nursing duties, including cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, spirometry and managing long-term conditions. It is desirable that you have good knowledge of chronic disease management including, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. A comprehensive knowledge of QOF would be an advantage but not essential. We are not an agenda for change practice, but our salaries, annual leave and sickness absence pay are competitive.

About us

We are a large, modern, paperless practice serving approximately 18,500 patients from excellent purpose-built premises. We are committed to creating a positive, sustainable, and enjoyable working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding patient care. We firmly believe that a strong team culture and shared vision are key to achieving the highest standards of service for our patients.

Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes:

• GPs
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Practice Nurse
• Nurse Associates
• Pharmacists
• First Contact Physiotherapists
• Healthcare Assistants
• Phlebotomist
• Social Prescriber

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the Practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As a Practice Nurse, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients within the boundaries of their role. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide support to their colleagues. They will engage with the practice clinical networks and work towards the RCN competency framework for Practice Nurses as part of their on-going development.

Please see the attached job description and person spec for full information.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as General Nurse
• Member of Professional Body
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Chronic Disease Management Diplomas
• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
• Immunisation and Vaccination Training
• Please see attached person spec for full information.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced Practice Nurse within a Primary Care setting
• Experienced in Chronic Disease Management clinics
• Post registration experience of Nursing in a busy environment
• Experience of working with doctors, other nurses and multi-disciplinary teams
• Experienced in minor illness management, travel health and treatment room

Desirable

• Experienced in leading Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities.
• Experienced in mentoring, supervising or supporting the development of clinical staff and/or students.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.