Job summary We are looking for a full time Nurse to complement our excellent existing nursing team. We are a very friendly practice who are dedicated to our patients and their care. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management and health prevention. About us We are a very friendly Practice. We are a 6 Partner Practice with PP's, ACP's, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate's, HCA's and a Phlebotomist. Our Clinical team is supported by our Reception and Administrative teams. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2559-25-0001 Job locations Northdown Surgery Northdown Park Road Margate Kent CT9 2TR Dashwood Medical Centre Grange Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 9PR Job description Job responsibilities To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients To provide travel medicine services To request pathology services as necessary To process pathology results as required To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure read codes are used effectively To maintain chronic disease registers To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics To develop, implement and embed well man clinics To chaperone patients where necessary To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients To provide travel medicine services To request pathology services as necessary To process pathology results as required To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure read codes are used effectively To maintain chronic disease registers To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics To develop, implement and embed well man clinics To chaperone patients where necessary To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse 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 Northdown Surgery Address Northdown Surgery Northdown Park Road Margate Kent CT9 2TR Employer's website https://northdownsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)