Practice Nurse - Maternity Cover

NHS; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS seeks a registered Practice Nurse to join a dedicated team at Ashfields Primary Care Centre. Covering for maternity leave over 12 months, the role focuses on chronic disease management and high-quality patient care within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, supports clinical teams, and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of chronic disease management.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead.
• Implement and evaluate treatment plans for chronic disease patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Strong IT skills

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Motivated forward thinker

Flexible and co-operative

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking a registered nurse to join our existing team of experienced practice nurses. We are looking for someone with experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment to professional development. This role is to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months starting mid-August / September, however there may be some movement and can be discussed.

Our new Practice Nurse can expect to work in an encouraging, supportive, forward thinking, experienced Practice environment that is continually working to improve the quality of healthcare for our patient population.

Our Practice Nurse role would be expected to undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with our clinical team and Practice Policies.

Ideally, you'd be able to support and deliver a high level of quality care and service based on the needs of the patient population of which would include treatment, management plans, screening, preventative care, and patient education. In addition to this, you would also be expected to support the Practice in meeting its contractual obligations and delivery of enhanced service specifications.

We are keen to meet colleagues who are proactive and enthusiastic in improving standards of care and seeking continuous development to ensure our patients receive a high standard of care.

Main duties of the job

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 several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

About us

Ashfields Primary Care Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by our partnership of GPs. We serve and cover a local population of approximately 28,500 patients and are looking to recruit and welcome a Practice Nurse to enhance our team.

We are a friendly, professional, and caring team who are passionate about providing safe and effective care. Our excellent multi-skilled Clinical Team comprises of 19 GPs (Partner & Salaried), Pharmacists, ANP, Pharmacy technicians, Practice Nurses & HCA's.

Our team also includes a full administration team, including a reception team who work in a Patient Advisor role providing enhanced signposting and ensuring patients have access to the appropriate clinicians or services available to them.

Supported by our excellent Clinical and non-Clinical teams, Ashfields Primary Care Centre is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligations including QOF and Quality Contract services.

As an established Training Practice, we pride ourselves in our commitment to teaching and support of a variety of clinical educational placements.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,861.35 to £48,884.06 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2297-25-0005

Job locations

Middlewich Road

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 1EQ

Job description Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines

To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively

To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Job description Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines

To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively

To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse prescriber
• Family planning qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Strong IT skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Motivated forward thinker
• Flexible and co-operative

clinical skills Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Wound care
• ECGs
• Injections
• Venipuncture

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Women's Health
• Immunisations - Child, routine, travel

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse prescriber
• Family planning qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Strong IT skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Motivated forward thinker
• Flexible and co-operative

clinical skills Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Wound care
• ECGs
• Injections
• Venipuncture

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Women's Health
• Immunisations - Child, routine, travel

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

Ashfields Primary Care Centre

Address

Middlewich Road

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 1EQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Ashfields Primary Care Centre

Address

Middlewich Road

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 1EQ

Employer's website

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