Practice Nurse: IPC & Chronic Disease Lead

Marton Medical Practice; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary healthcare provider seeks an experienced Practice Nurse to manage long-term conditions and deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for infection control, chronic disease management, and health promotion initiatives. Candidates should be registered nurses with relevant qualifications and experience in primary care. A commitment to patient care and effective communication is essential. Competitive salary and support for ongoing professional development included.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with compliance to NMC requirements.
• Experience in primary care and autonomous work.
• Ability to manage chronic disease patients and elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Implement care management for patients with long-term conditions.
• Conduct health promotion and well clinics for men and women.
• Oversee chronic disease clinics and maintain patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Teamwork

Wound care

Time management

Chronic disease management awareness

Education

Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Mentor or teaching qualification

Postgraduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Family planning qualification

Job description

A primary healthcare provider seeks an experienced Practice Nurse to manage long-term conditions and deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for infection control, chronic disease management, and health promotion initiatives. Candidates should be registered nurses with relevant qualifications and experience in primary care. A commitment to patient care and effective communication is essential. Competitive salary and support for ongoing professional development included.