Job summary Chronic Disease Practice Nurse Forum Family Practice Forum Family Practice is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Chronic Disease Practice Nurse to join our fabulous nursing team. We are seeking someone who can work a minimum of 20 hours per week. As a Chronic Disease Practice Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patient population. Youll be involved in the management of long-term conditions such as asthma, hypertension, COPD, and diabetes, as well as performing smears, baby immunisations, travel vaccinations, and blood tests. We use SystmOne (S1), and experience with this clinical system is desirable. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Deliver a high standard of clinical care and support the provision of enhanced nursing services, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisation, and screening programmes. Work collaboratively within the wider practice team to meet the needs of our patients, using evidence-based care principles. Be accountable for ensuring that agreed professional standards are maintained and reflected in clinical practice, supporting the implementation of policies and procedures. Promote a learning environment for staff and students, participating in education and training programmes as required. Frequently work unsupervised and be accountable for the care delivered, demonstrating sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and autonomous decision-making. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive team where your skills and initiative will be highly valued. If you're passionate about delivering excellent patient care and making a difference in the management of long-term conditions, wed love to hear from you. About us About Forum Family Practice Just like our name suggests, we are a family-friendly practice with high levels of patient and staff satisfaction. We are proud to have achieved an Outstanding rating for Caring and an overall Good CQC rating. As a teaching practice, we care for approximately 9000 patients, and are currently rated in the top 6% of GP practices nationally based on patient feedback. We consistently achieve high QOF attainment. We are an enthusiastic and dynamic team with a shared passion for delivering excellent care. We're committed to leading our practice forward in the evolving world of primary care. You will join a friendly and experienced clinical team consisting of: 5 GP Partners 1 Salaried GP 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners 1 Practice Nurse 3 Health Care Assistants 1 Nurse Associate Through our Primary Care Network, we are supported by: 2 Link Workers 3 Pharmacists 4 medication technicians 2 Mental Health Practitioners 2 Visiting Practitioners Our medication team helps manage prescription queries and medication reviews. The non-clinical team supporting you includes: Managing Partner Office Manager Medicines Manager 12 dedicated admin staff Meet some of the team :https://youtu.be/8xgyCV_Wuo8 Wed be delighted to welcome you for an informal visit to meet the team. To arrange a visit, please contact Gail Yule on 01670 713021. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £29,969 to £36,484 Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1977-25-0001 Job locations The Health Centre Forum Way Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6QN Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Main duties: Management of long-term conditions: involvement, implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Work with patients to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments Health promotion and NHS health checks Urinalysis Venepuncture according to local guidelines Blood pressure / hypertension reviews / Ischaemic Heart Disease reviews Routine adult and child injections and immunisations Initiate, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management Womens health checks including contraception, sexual health and cervical cytology Support recall procedures, appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit Adherence to infection control policies Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, single use equipment and general treatment room equipment Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework income Experience of audit and research To take responsibility for own professional development and undertaking training for specific clinical tasks Attend mandatory training courses and updates and any study days as appropriate to post Participate in yearly appraisal, personal development plan and revalidation You may be requested to undertake other duties/tasks that have not been identified in this job description and these will be discussed prior to undertaking them. Person Specification Experience Essential - Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to professional development - An understanding, acceptance and initiative and common sense. - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. - Can work well in a team and autonomously - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. - Adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. - Able to maintain accurate records - Flexibility of working hours/able to cover for nursing colleagues when required. Qualifications Essential Qualifications - Registered RGN - Recognised qualification/training of chronic diseases - Asthma/COPD/Diabetes - Understanding of QoF and Chronic Disease Management - Keyboard and computer skills Desirable - Experience of Systmone and Ardens. Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Main duties: Management of long-term conditions: involvement, implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Work with patients to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments Health promotion and NHS health checks Urinalysis Venepuncture according to local guidelines Blood pressure / hypertension reviews / Ischaemic Heart Disease reviews Routine adult and child injections and immunisations Initiate, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management Womens health checks including contraception, sexual health and cervical cytology Support recall procedures, appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit Adherence to infection control policies Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, single use equipment and general treatment room equipment Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework income Experience of audit and research To take responsibility for own professional development and undertaking training for specific clinical tasks Attend mandatory training courses and updates and any study days as appropriate to post Participate in yearly appraisal, personal development plan and revalidation You may be requested to undertake other duties/tasks that have not been identified in this job description and these will be discussed prior to undertaking them. Person Specification Experience Essential - Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to professional development - An understanding, acceptance and initiative and common sense. - Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. - Can work well in a team and autonomously - Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. - Adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. - Able to maintain accurate records - Flexibility of working hours/able to cover for nursing colleagues when required. Qualifications Essential Qualifications - Registered RGN - Recognised qualification/training of chronic diseases - Asthma/COPD/Diabetes - Understanding of QoF and Chronic Disease Management - Keyboard and computer skills Desirable - Experience of Systmone and Ardens. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered RGN - Recognised qualification/training of chronic diseases - Asthma/COPD/Diabetes - Understanding of QoF and Chronic Disease Management - Keyboard and computer skills Desirable Experience of Systmone and Ardens. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered RGN - Recognised qualification/training of chronic diseases - Asthma/COPD/Diabetes - Understanding of QoF and Chronic Disease Management - Keyboard and computer skills Desirable Experience of Systmone and Ardens. 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 Forum Family Practice Address The Health Centre Forum Way Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6QN Employer's website https://www.forumfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)