Job summary Queens Road Surgery JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse REPORTS TO: ACP Lead / Practice Manager HOURS: Full or Part Time PAY: Depending on experience Queens Road Surgery are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse due to internal promotion to join our friendly, patient focused practice team. NMC requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. There may be some cross site working required with Moorside Branch Surgery Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care to the practice population using nursing skills and having a broad in-depth theoretical knowledge base. The post holder will manage a diverse clinical case load, dealing with the presenting patients needs within a primary care setting. They will contribute to developing the nursing services offered by the practice. The practice nurse works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines and care pathways. About us Queens Road Surgery is a busy training practice with approx. 16,000 patients. We have 11 GPs, 3 trainee GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse practitioners, 2 Nurse practitioners, 1 Pharmacist, 4 Practice nurses, 1 Nurse associate, 3 Health care assistant. We also have various attached PCN staff such physios/pharmacists and social prescribers based at the practice. All these roles are supported by our clerical and reception team who play a vital part in the day to day running of the practice. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number I9869-2583 Job locations Doctors Surgery 83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW Job description Job responsibilities Accountable for their own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being, giving appropriate lifestyle advice and change management. Undertake procedures including: venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, ECG, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing, cx cytology, wound management including compression. Managing programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and as per QOF. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertake annual reviews of patients having the understanding and ability to self-manage. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained. To organise and carry out nurse run Contraception and Sexual Health clinics. Make professionally autonomous decisions for which they are accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Where necessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams. Undertake regular medication reviews for patients for groups of patients deemed suitable by the clinical team. Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information. Job description Job responsibilities Accountable for their own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being, giving appropriate lifestyle advice and change management. Undertake procedures including: venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, ECG, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing, cx cytology, wound management including compression. Managing programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and as per QOF. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertake annual reviews of patients having the understanding and ability to self-manage. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained. To organise and carry out nurse run Contraception and Sexual Health clinics. Make professionally autonomous decisions for which they are accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Where necessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams. Undertake regular medication reviews for patients for groups of patients deemed suitable by the clinical team. Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with patient information systems and basic IT systems. Experience of team working. Experience of working on own initiative. Experience of working with patients with long term conditions with diverse needs. Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018). Experience delivering person centred care. Desirable Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working in General Practice. Experience and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS. Experience supporting student nurses. Experience of SystmOne. Experience of holistic assessment in Chronic Disease Management. Experience of audit and clinical governance processes. Experience of health promotion and public health initiatives. Experience delivery screening and immunisation programmes. Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines. Personal Attributes Essential Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times as per patient needs. Enthusiastic to develop nursing skills and knowledge for General Practice. Able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Committed to providing high quality patient care. Ability to be reflective and review personal practice. Works well with others. Caring and approachable. Open and honest. Qualifications Essential NMC Registration. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with patient information systems and basic IT systems. Experience of team working. Experience of working on own initiative. Experience of working with patients with long term conditions with diverse needs. Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018). Experience delivering person centred care. Desirable Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working in General Practice. Experience and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS. Experience supporting student nurses. Experience of SystmOne. Experience of holistic assessment in Chronic Disease Management. Experience of audit and clinical governance processes. Experience of health promotion and public health initiatives. Experience delivery screening and immunisation programmes. Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines. Personal Attributes Essential Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times as per patient needs. Enthusiastic to develop nursing skills and knowledge for General Practice. Able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Committed to providing high quality patient care. Ability to be reflective and review personal practice. Works well with others. Caring and approachable. Open and honest. Qualifications Essential NMC Registration. 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 NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit Address Doctors Surgery 83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW Employer's website https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)