Job summary Qualified Practice Nurse Due to retirement, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking, fully qualified Practice Nurse, with a proven history working in General Practice. A full-time or part-time role would be considered for the right candidate. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Venepuncture and recording of vital signs Post operative wound care and leg ulcer management Routine injections and immunisations to include child vaccinations Contraceptive advice/pill checks Cervical Cytology Health promotion and guidance to patients Chronic disease management About us We are a small to medium sized practice based in a purpose built medical centre in Grimsby and we also have a branch surgery in the village of Laceby. The practice team consists of a variety of staff to assist the GP's which includes, Practice Nurse, Health Care Assistant, Pharmacist and the support of the administrative team. We also have access to wider community services such as the Community Nurse, Complex Care Team, First Care Practitioners, Dietitians. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our practice team. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2246-25-0000 Job locations Cromwell Primary Care Centre Cromwell Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 2BH 6 Caistor Road Laceby Grimsby DN37 7HX Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a variety of issues and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. These patients will be a combination of telephone triage calls and booked appointments. There is a requirement to see extra or emergency patients. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Such tasks may include Post operative wound care and leg ulcer management Removal of Sutures Urinalysis Chronic disease reviews for diabetic patients Chronic disease management in other areas (after relevant training) Peak Flow Readings Venepuncture and recording of vital signs Blood pressure measurements Routine injections and immunisations to include child vaccinations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Contraceptive advice/pill checks Cervical Cytology Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks including: Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise management of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a variety of issues and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. These patients will be a combination of telephone triage calls and booked appointments. There is a requirement to see extra or emergency patients. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Such tasks may include Post operative wound care and leg ulcer management Removal of Sutures Urinalysis Chronic disease reviews for diabetic patients Chronic disease management in other areas (after relevant training) Peak Flow Readings Venepuncture and recording of vital signs Blood pressure measurements Routine injections and immunisations to include child vaccinations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Contraceptive advice/pill checks Cervical Cytology Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks including: Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise management of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Desirable NMC Independent Nurse Prescriber. Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care/General Practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Desirable NMC Independent Nurse Prescriber. Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care/General Practice. 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 Dr A Sinha Address Cromwell Primary Care Centre Cromwell Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 2BH Employer's website https://www.sinhadegp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)