Job summary We are excited to advertise this exciting opportunity which has now become available. This is a BRAND NEW Post due to Practice expansion and providing additional support to our existing Clinical team. This is a rare opportunity and would be unfortunate to miss. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse although experience in this field is desirable. The Practice will also consider investing in a Practice Nurse Career Start this will give the successful candidate the opportunity to engage in further training in the management of Long Term Chronic Conditions, Screening Programmes, engage on a one-to-one with the patients promoting Health & Well-Being awareness, Childhood Immunisations & National Vaccination Programmes We have an exceptional Nursing Team who work alongside a Team of Health Care Professionals. This team includes 4 GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse (Recently completed her Practice Nurse Career Start Training at Sunderland University). Health Care Assistant, Phlebotomist. There is HUGE opportunities for role progression. The successful candidate will be well supported in terms of training, & development Main duties of the job Specimen Job Description Practice Nurse 1. To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry 2. Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual Cervical Cytology updates 3. Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations 4. Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Vaccination Programmes 5. Provide directly and support GPs & Nurse Practitioner with contraceptive services 6. Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to patients/carers /parents' Palliative needs 7. Act as chaperone when required 8. Undertake health promotion to help educate patients 9. Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests 10. Respiratory be willing to undertake further training to be ARTP accredited in Spirometry About us Our WHOLE Attached & External Clinical Teams at present consists of 4 G.Ps, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 x Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistant & Phlebotomist, Health Care Coach also working alongside our external staff which includes Practice Pharmacist, Pharmacist Technicians, Mental Health Nurse, Social prescribers, Health Coach. We adopt a very friendly professional approach we are quite old fashion in our virtues, we always put the healthcare needs of our patients to the forefront We have a GOOD Rating. Rated by our CQC regulators This is an excellent opportunity for any potential candidate who is successful to get great job satisfaction and be a part of a very friendly but professional team. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Pay will be dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1656-25-0000 Job locations Tatham Street Sunderland SR1 2QB Job description Job responsibilities Practice The New City Medical Centre Specimen Job Description Practice Nurse Job Title: Nurse Responsible to: Partners / GPs / Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Career Start Responsible for: N/A Job Purpose: To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual Cervical Cytology updates Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Vaccination Programmes Provide directly and support GPs & Nurse Practitioner with contraceptive services Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to patients/carers /parents' Palliative needs Act as chaperone when required Undertake health promotion to help educate patients Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests Respiratory be willing to undertake further training to be ARTP accredited in Spirometry Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice Development Plans General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Prepared by: _____________________________________________________________ Title: The New City Medical Centre Specimen Person Specification Nurse Job Title: Practice Nurse Recruiter: GPs / Practice Manager/Nurse Career Start Date: 25.3.2025 Qualifications Essential RGN Qualification Current NMC registration Desirable but not essential training will be provided for the following Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in anticoagulation management Cervical cytology qualification Experience Desirable but not essential as training will be provided Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations 2 years post-registration Band 5-6 - Desirable but not essential must HOLD the relevant RGN Training Certificate or equivalent Health promotion Family planning Smoking cessation Evidence of recent updating in primary care Working with (Clinical system) Skills Essential IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) Interpersonal skills Time Management Behaviours Essential Smart, polite and confident Planning and organising Performing under pressure Job description Job responsibilities Practice The New City Medical Centre Specimen Job Description Practice Nurse Job Title: Nurse Responsible to: Partners / GPs / Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Career Start Responsible for: N/A Job Purpose: To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual Cervical Cytology updates Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Vaccination Programmes Provide directly and support GPs & Nurse Practitioner with contraceptive services Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to patients/carers /parents' Palliative needs Act as chaperone when required Undertake health promotion to help educate patients Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests Respiratory be willing to undertake further training to be ARTP accredited in Spirometry Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice Development Plans General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Prepared by: _____________________________________________________________ Title: The New City Medical Centre Specimen Person Specification Nurse Job Title: Practice Nurse Recruiter: GPs / Practice Manager/Nurse Career Start Date: 25.3.2025 Qualifications Essential RGN Qualification Current NMC registration Desirable but not essential training will be provided for the following Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in anticoagulation management Cervical cytology qualification Experience Desirable but not essential as training will be provided Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations 2 years post-registration Band 5-6 - Desirable but not essential must HOLD the relevant RGN Training Certificate or equivalent Health promotion Family planning Smoking cessation Evidence of recent updating in primary care Working with (Clinical system) Skills Essential IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) Interpersonal skills Time Management Behaviours Essential Smart, polite and confident Planning and organising Performing under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential MUST have a GOOD educational Back Ground in main subjects C and above English, Maths, Science, Biology. Desirable MUST HOLD THE RELEVANT RGN NURSING QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT Must have experience in venipuncture Vaccinations Basic observations in the management of BP, Weight, Height, BMI Experience in weight management advice & education signposting to weight management services Management of LONG TERM Chronic Conditions Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given). Manage Cervical Screening carrying out screening and follow up Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given) Experience Essential Experience in a Primary Care or secondary Care Setting in a Nursing Role Working with vulnerable and frailty patients. Experience with complexed patients such as patients with metal health and chronic long term conditions. Desirable Working in a Primary Care setting or Secondary Care setting Provide Quality of Care Essential Good interpersonal skills Work as a team Provide high quality standards of care Meet the needs of our Practice Population Use own initiative Work under pressure Good Communication Skills Engage and be an active contributor in patient care at MDT Level Desirable Health & Safety COSSH Infection Control audits and inspections (inc. needle stick injuries) Person Specification Qualifications Essential MUST have a GOOD educational Back Ground in main subjects C and above English, Maths, Science, Biology. Desirable MUST HOLD THE RELEVANT RGN NURSING QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT Must have experience in venipuncture Vaccinations Basic observations in the management of BP, Weight, Height, BMI Experience in weight management advice & education signposting to weight management services Management of LONG TERM Chronic Conditions Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given). Manage Cervical Screening carrying out screening and follow up Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given) Experience Essential Experience in a Primary Care or secondary Care Setting in a Nursing Role Working with vulnerable and frailty patients. Experience with complexed patients such as patients with metal health and chronic long term conditions. Desirable Working in a Primary Care setting or Secondary Care setting Provide Quality of Care Essential Good interpersonal skills Work as a team Provide high quality standards of care Meet the needs of our Practice Population Use own initiative Work under pressure Good Communication Skills Engage and be an active contributor in patient care at MDT Level Desirable Health & Safety COSSH Infection Control audits and inspections (inc. needle stick injuries) 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 New City Medical Centre Address Tatham Street Sunderland SR1 2QB Employer's website https://newcitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)