Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our welcoming and supportive Practice Nurse team. To undertake a mixture of general nursing clinics with support and training as required.Wilson Street Surgery are looking for a dynamic Practice nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of Practice nursing services. Main duties of the job The post holder will work collaboratively with our Nursing team in delivering a high standard of care to patients, for example: Cervical screening Administration of routine childhood, adult and travel immunisations Ear syringing Wound care and Removal of sutures and clips Administer Injections to include B12, Depo Provera, Nebido, Zoladex and Prostap. Contraception and sexual health Following local IPC policies and guidance Continuously developing their own skills and knowledge and where appropriate provide information for others, to help their development.To contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services change and develop.Training can be provided for the suitable candidate. About us We are a well-established, inner city, training practice covering virtually the whole of Derby. We are a diverse team, who encourage continued professional development and equality. This is also reflected in our practice population. The main surgery is situated at 11 Wilson Street, Derby and we have two branch surgeries: Taddington Road Surgery, Chaddesden, Derby and St Thomas Road Surgery, 207 St Thomas Road, Derby. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A5417-25-0002 Job locations Wilson Street Surgery 11 Wilson Street Derby DE1 1PG Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients for a variety of health needs. To work as part of the Practice nurse team providing general practice nursing care to patients. Work autonomously following local and national guidance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Essential RGN Evidence of continued professional development Excellent communication/Interpersonal sills Time management and organisational skills IT literate Ability to work independently and within a team Desirable Chronic disease management experience General Practice Nurse experience Nurse Prescriber or willingness to complete Experience of working in primary care Experience of using system one clinical system PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES To work autonomously with patients following local and national guidance. Assess, develop, and implement nursing care programmes for patients with a variety of health needs. Teaching and educating patients and their families by offering information, which enables them to understand their illness and its progress. Manage medication treatments as required following Practice protocols. Refer patients directly to other specialists in other professions, as appropriate. Act as a resource, providing specialist knowledge, gained through clinical experience to other members of the multidisciplinary team including GPs, registrar students, medical students, nursing students, district nurse students. Participate in clinical audits/research projects and implement changes as required. Participate in the development and updating of Practice protocols/guidelines and procedures within the Practice. To undertake any aspect of Practice Nursing duties including (but not limited to): Taking cervical smears/triple swabs and interpreting and acting on swab results. Travel health advice and vaccination. Administer injections under individual patient prescription or Patient Group Directives. Ear syringing Dressings and wound care, to include removal of sutures and clips Contraception and female health Maintain safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. Keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures. Deal with complex and sensitive information with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Recognise psychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendencies. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures. Promote the health and safety of patients and work colleagues by identifying hazards and assessing clinical risks within the workplace and ensure that all practice policies are adhered to. Responsible for entering details of clinical consultations accurately on computer records, always maintaining patient confidentiality. To undertake any other duties which are commensurate with the level of and responsibility of the post. To always provide an exemplary standard of professional conduct and nursing care in accordance with the NMC. To maintain personal and professional development, ensuring regular updates are undertaken. A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) To facilitate the development of individual staff, including undertaking mentor sessions with junior staff, as required. Support the nurse team to provide a suitable learning environment that is conducive to the acquisition of further skills and knowledge for all staff, for formal and informal personal and professional development. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS External PCSE ICB/JUCD/Hospital Departments/Clinics Patient Groups Ambulance Service Internal Doctors Practice Nurses Receptionists Administrative colleagues Advanced Clinical Practitioners Dieticians Pharmacists Paramedics Attached nursing teams, district nurses, health visitors, midwives, community matrons MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB To work collaboratively with the practice team to ensure provision of clinically effective healthcare to the practice population within the resources available. PHYSICAL EFFORT This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of the physical effort (sustained effort at a similar level or sudden explosive effort) required for the job. It takes account of any circumstances that may affect the degree of effort required, such as working in an awkward position or confined space. Stooping and kneeling whilst undertaking assessment and delivering treatment Driving Standing for long periods MENTAL EFFORT This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of the mental effort required for the job. (For example, concentration; responding to unpredictable work patterns, interruptions, and the need to meet deadlines). Responding to high levels of anxiety amongst patients Continuous updating of knowledge Intense concentration required when teaching others. Handling and diffusing challenging interactions. Frequent interruptions by staff, public and colleagues Episodes of dealing with child and adult protection issues WORKING CONDITIONS This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of demands arising from inevitably adverse environmental conditions (such as extreme heat/cold, smells, noise, and fumes) and hazards, which are unavoidable (even with the strictest health and safety controls), such as road traffic accidents, spills of harmful chemicals, aggressive behaviour of patients, clients, relatives, carers. Frequent exposure to bodily fluids Clients poor personal and home hygiene Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients for a variety of health needs. To work as part of the Practice nurse team providing general practice nursing care to patients. Work autonomously following local and national guidance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Essential RGN Evidence of continued professional development Excellent communication/Interpersonal sills Time management and organisational skills IT literate Ability to work independently and within a team Desirable Chronic disease management experience General Practice Nurse experience Nurse Prescriber or willingness to complete Experience of working in primary care Experience of using system one clinical system PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES To work autonomously with patients following local and national guidance. Assess, develop, and implement nursing care programmes for patients with a variety of health needs. Teaching and educating patients and their families by offering information, which enables them to understand their illness and its progress. Manage medication treatments as required following Practice protocols. Refer patients directly to other specialists in other professions, as appropriate. Act as a resource, providing specialist knowledge, gained through clinical experience to other members of the multidisciplinary team including GPs, registrar students, medical students, nursing students, district nurse students. Participate in clinical audits/research projects and implement changes as required. Participate in the development and updating of Practice protocols/guidelines and procedures within the Practice. To undertake any aspect of Practice Nursing duties including (but not limited to): Taking cervical smears/triple swabs and interpreting and acting on swab results. Travel health advice and vaccination. Administer injections under individual patient prescription or Patient Group Directives. Ear syringing Dressings and wound care, to include removal of sutures and clips Contraception and female health Maintain safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. Keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures. Deal with complex and sensitive information with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Recognise psychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendencies. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures. Promote the health and safety of patients and work colleagues by identifying hazards and assessing clinical risks within the workplace and ensure that all practice policies are adhered to. Responsible for entering details of clinical consultations accurately on computer records, always maintaining patient confidentiality. To undertake any other duties which are commensurate with the level of and responsibility of the post. To always provide an exemplary standard of professional conduct and nursing care in accordance with the NMC. To maintain personal and professional development, ensuring regular updates are undertaken. A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) To facilitate the development of individual staff, including undertaking mentor sessions with junior staff, as required. Support the nurse team to provide a suitable learning environment that is conducive to the acquisition of further skills and knowledge for all staff, for formal and informal personal and professional development. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS External PCSE ICB/JUCD/Hospital Departments/Clinics Patient Groups Ambulance Service Internal Doctors Practice Nurses Receptionists Administrative colleagues Advanced Clinical Practitioners Dieticians Pharmacists Paramedics Attached nursing teams, district nurses, health visitors, midwives, community matrons MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB To work collaboratively with the practice team to ensure provision of clinically effective healthcare to the practice population within the resources available. PHYSICAL EFFORT This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of the physical effort (sustained effort at a similar level or sudden explosive effort) required for the job. It takes account of any circumstances that may affect the degree of effort required, such as working in an awkward position or confined space. Stooping and kneeling whilst undertaking assessment and delivering treatment Driving Standing for long periods MENTAL EFFORT This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of the mental effort required for the job. (For example, concentration; responding to unpredictable work patterns, interruptions, and the need to meet deadlines). Responding to high levels of anxiety amongst patients Continuous updating of knowledge Intense concentration required when teaching others. Handling and diffusing challenging interactions. Frequent interruptions by staff, public and colleagues Episodes of dealing with child and adult protection issues WORKING CONDITIONS This factor measures the nature, level, frequency, and duration of demands arising from inevitably adverse environmental conditions (such as extreme heat/cold, smells, noise, and fumes) and hazards, which are unavoidable (even with the strictest health and safety controls), such as road traffic accidents, spills of harmful chemicals, aggressive behaviour of patients, clients, relatives, carers. Frequent exposure to bodily fluids Clients poor personal and home hygiene Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification. Nurse Prescriber qualification Accredited practice nurse qualification(s) Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Desirable Experience of working in primary care. General Practice Nurse experience Chronic disease management experience Skills and disposition Essential Competent IT Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership, time management and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility and adapting to change management Desirable System one experience Nurse prescriber Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification. Nurse Prescriber qualification Accredited practice nurse qualification(s) Experience Essential Evidence of professional development Desirable Experience of working in primary care. General Practice Nurse experience Chronic disease management experience Skills and disposition Essential Competent IT Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership, time management and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility and adapting to change management Desirable System one experience Nurse prescriber 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 Wilson Street Surgery Address Wilson Street Surgery 11 Wilson Street Derby DE1 1PG Employer's website https://www.wilsonstreetsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)