Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse Associate

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GP practice in North Norfolk is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a collaborative environment, with ongoing development and training opportunities. Join a team that values your contributions and provides comprehensive primary care to over 10,000 patients.

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary care.
• Experience working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunisations and monitor chronic diseases.
• Perform investigations and manage patient care autonomously.
• Provide urgent care for respiratory conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Diploma in Chronic Disease Management

Family Planning Qualification

Job description

Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse Associate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate to join our established GP practice. Whether you're an experienced Practice Nurse looking for a new challenge or a newly qualified Nursing Associate eager to develop, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

At The Market Surgery, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and value nurses' vital roles in our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, progressive environment with ongoing development and training opportunities.

About us

The Market Surgery is a busy seven-doctor practice serving over 10,000 patients in and around Aylsham, North Norfolk.

Located in purpose-built premises near Aylsham town centre, we aim to provide friendly, efficient primary care. Our facilities include ground-floor consulting rooms, a dispensary adjacent to reception, and a patient parking area.

We are part of the North and Waveney Integrated Care Service and serve as a training practice for GP Registrars and medical students.

Job responsibilities

You will work autonomously, applying sound clinical judgment within practice protocols, guidelines (local and national), PGDs, and PSDs. Your duties include:

1. Contraceptive checks, family planning, and sexual health advice, monitoring, and administration.
2. Cervical cytology screening, once adequately trained.
3. Performing investigations such as swabs, urinalysis, venepuncture, capillary blood testing, BP measurement, 24-hour BP monitoring, ECGs, and managing results with appropriate referrals.
4. Administering immunisations, including childhood, adult, travel, flu, and other programmes as directed.
5. Providing care within the Local and Direct Enhanced Service contracts, including D-dimer assays, health checks, near-patient testing, prostate and PSA testing, alcohol monitoring, post-operative care, minor surgery, and injury services.
6. Managing INR/Warfarin initiation and monitoring, including warfarin dosing and ensuring safe patient management with referrals as needed.
7. Assessing and treating wounds with appropriate dressings, monitoring progress, and acting accordingly.
8. Monitoring and managing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, CHD, Stroke, Hypertension, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, PVD, CKD, and Rheumatoid Disease, with appropriate action or referrals for abnormal findings.
9. Developing skills in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, with a focus on innovation and admission avoidance.
10. Providing urgent care for breathing difficulties and chest pain, ensuring timely assistance.
11. Offering ear care and advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management
• Family planning qualification

Experience

• Experience working in primary care
• Experience working autonomously
• Experience as a practice or community nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, with necessary disclosures made to ensure suitability for the role.