Job summary We are seeking maternity Cover from June/July 25 for 9-12 months. Are you an experienced Practice Nurse looking to join a friendly, hard-working and highly-valued team? Or are you a newly qualified nurse looking to start a career in General Practice? We are a teaching Practice looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Practice Nurse to join our nursing team. Our ethos is one of supportive personal development and learning environment. Pay appropriate to skills and experience. NHS Pension Car parking available. We aim to provide high quality healthcare to our patients in Rawtenstall. Hours are negotiable ,16-20 hours, can condense over fewer days for the right person. Please note if we receive sufficient number of applications prior to the closing date, we may close the advert sooner than stated. Main duties of the job Ideally we are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse with more than one year experience in General Practice, however we would consider a newly qualified nurse. General Practice nursing duties include long-term conditions (e.g. asthma/COPD, Diabetes) and general chronic disease. Immunisations and Vaccinations, Cervical Smears. About us Ilex View Medical practice was formerly known as Dr Bachh and Partners and has been based in Rawtenstall for over 30 years. We provide General Medical Services to over 9000 patients in the Rossendale Valley. We are based in the purpose built Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre on the 1st floor. The building is served by excellent public transport links and also has a patient car park situated at the rear of the building. Also based in the premises are: Rossendale Hospice - http://www.rossendalehospice.org/ East Lancashire Hospital Services - Out Patient Department, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Birthing Suite, Endoscopy, Physiotherapy - http://www.elht.nhs.uk/ Pharmacy Minor Injuries Unit Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1590-25-0002 Job locations 161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall BB4 7PL Job description Job responsibilities General nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation programmes. Develop or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc Deliver care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance and evidence-based care. Ensure that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient - as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements. Maintain efficient systems for stock control, ordering and claiming of prescribed items. Support the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework, enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols. Continue to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice. Communication Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Represent the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner. Learning and development Continued learning and development Job description Job responsibilities General nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation programmes. Develop or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc Deliver care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance and evidence-based care. Ensure that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient - as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements. Maintain efficient systems for stock control, ordering and claiming of prescribed items. Support the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework, enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols. Continue to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice. Communication Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Represent the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner. Learning and development Continued learning and development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients Desirable Ideally experienced of working in General Practice Working knowledge of Emis Web Clinical System Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients Desirable Ideally experienced of working in General Practice Working knowledge of Emis Web Clinical System 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 Ilex View Medical Practice Address 161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall BB4 7PL Employer's website https://www.ilexviewmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)