Job summary The Ridgeway Surgery is a high achieving and friendly training practice currently looking to recruit a forward-thinking and committed Practice Nurse, ideally trained in diabetic management or with an interest in training in diabetes. We need a minimum of 28 hours but will consider up to full time, 37.5 hours. We offer a highly supportive environment and an excellent reputation within the area. We are willing to support with diabetic training support for the right candidate. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role involve long term condition management clinics, cytology, immunisations, assessment, treatment, screening, and health education services and advice to patients on general health. We ideally would like a Practice Nurse with diabetic management experience or who has a an interest in training in diabetes. About us Our continually growing list size is currently just over 11700 patients and comprises 6 GPs, an ANP, a Specialist Nurse Practitioner, a Nurse Practitioner and a team of 3 other part-time Practice nurses plus an Assistant Practitioner and a full complement of support staff. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4809-25-0000 Job locations 175 The Ridgeway Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 3UH Job description Job responsibilities - long term condition reviews and health management - immunisations, such as travel, baby, child and B12, routine - adherence to PGDs - cytology - wound care management - participation in team/clinical meetings - suture removal - venepuncture - 24 hr BP monitoring - ECGs - assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners/PM - lead for Infection Prevention and Control for the practice - INR/Warfarin monitoring - home visits for housebound LTC reviews, flu/covid vaccinations if required - contraception advice as per protocols - maintain clinical records, ensuring accuracy - chaperone if necessary - request pathology eg for urine culture, swabs - participate in continued learning - patient health checks - ear syringing - urinalysis Job description Job responsibilities - long term condition reviews and health management - immunisations, such as travel, baby, child and B12, routine - adherence to PGDs - cytology - wound care management - participation in team/clinical meetings - suture removal - venepuncture - 24 hr BP monitoring - ECGs - assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners/PM - lead for Infection Prevention and Control for the practice - INR/Warfarin monitoring - home visits for housebound LTC reviews, flu/covid vaccinations if required - contraception advice as per protocols - maintain clinical records, ensuring accuracy - chaperone if necessary - request pathology eg for urine culture, swabs - participate in continued learning - patient health checks - ear syringing - urinalysis Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse NMC (Current UK Professional Registration) Nursing qualification RGN/RN- degree level Desirable Diabetes GLP1 qualification Experience Essential General practice nursing experience Experience of cytology and childhood immunisations Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse NMC (Current UK Professional Registration) Nursing qualification RGN/RN- degree level Desirable Diabetes GLP1 qualification Experience Essential General practice nursing experience Experience of cytology and childhood immunisations Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team 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 The Ridgeway Surgery Address 175 The Ridgeway Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 3UH Employer's website https://www.ridgewaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)