Job summary We are looking for a Practice Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, particularly those with long-term conditions, including the elderly and housebound. This role encompasses direct clinical care, management of specialised clinics, and active participation in infection prevention and control initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Initially looking to recruit for a 6-month fixed term but this may be extended. Closing date set as 16th March, but may be extended until 30th March. Main duties of the job The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, cervical screening, and immunisations. You will manage the nursing care of our patients, ensure up to date and accurate clinical records are maintained and QoF reviews completed. Your role will be varied and may include: IPC, Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Cervical Smears, Contraceptions, Immunisations, Wound management, ECGs, Travel & other Vaccinations. You will be part of an existing team and work collaboratively with the wider team, including GP Partners, other clinicians, pharmacists, specialist and secondary care organisations. You may be required to visit patients in their own home and support in our care home visits. Full details of the Practice Nurse responsibilities can be found in the attached Job specification. About us Newgate medical Group is a welcoming & busy GP Practice located in Worksop, Notts, providing regulated NHS services to our patients. We are a single site PCN with 30,000 registered patients. We have an established team of 9 GP Partners & a host of varied health professionals, employing over 80 staff, including pharmacists, & pharmacy technicians, assisting with medication reviews. Experienced & well-developed nurse, HCA, management & admin teams, ACPs, PA & ANPs undertaking home visits & care home reviews. Also, social prescriber link workers, Care Co-ordinators & excellent integration with community nurses & the voluntary sector. We are a forward thinking, supportive Practice that embraces new ideas & innovation with the aim of producing better patient outcomes & efficient ways of working. Our dedicated team is crucial to the success of the Practice & the service it provides to our patient population. Ongoing rigorous processes of evaluation & review inform every aspect of the services we provide, within each department, to ensure out high standards never slip. We aim to provide a good work life balance, support our staff to develop, feel engaged & part of the Newgate Medical Group team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we have plans to develop a new Health & Wellbeing Hub that will benefit residents & patients across the area whilst developing our team further. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1310-25-0000 Job locations Health Centre Newgate Street Worksop Notts S80 1HP 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 Primary Responsibilities Assess patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based practice Develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients to promote health and well-being Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent adverse health effects Provide routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF guidelines Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required Deliver wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients Review patient medications to enhance compliance Provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including side effects and dosages Coordinate travel medicine services Request and process pathology services and results as required Oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or specialist care as necessary Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation Ensure effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members Maintain and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately Develop, implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required Prioritize health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in managing clinical emergencies Recognize, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Implement vaccination programs for adults and children Support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within own scope of practice Liaise with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Communication Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients) Delivering a Quality Service Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy Personal Development Develop, implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs Team Working Support the team in managing clinical emergencies Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Clinical Governance Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager Assist in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager 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 Primary Responsibilities Assess patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based practice Develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients to promote health and well-being Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent adverse health effects Provide routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF guidelines Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required Deliver wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients Review patient medications to enhance compliance Provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including side effects and dosages Coordinate travel medicine services Request and process pathology services and results as required Oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or specialist care as necessary Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation Ensure effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members Maintain and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately Develop, implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required Prioritize health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in managing clinical emergencies Recognize, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Implement vaccination programs for adults and children Support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within own scope of practice Liaise with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Communication Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients) Delivering a Quality Service Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy Personal Development Develop, implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs Team Working Support the team in managing clinical emergencies Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Clinical Governance Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager Assist in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with NMC Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family Planning qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in the following Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs New patient medicals Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understand the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Venepuncture Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc) Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness for - Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Other Requirements Essential Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Desirable Driving License and use of a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with NMC Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family Planning qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in the following Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs New patient medicals Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understand the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Venepuncture Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc) Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness for - Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Other Requirements Essential Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Desirable Driving License and use of a car 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 Newgate Medical Group Address Health Centre Newgate Street Worksop Notts S80 1HP Employer's website https://www.newgatemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)