Job summary We are looking for someone who is a registered general nurse to work as part of our clinical team in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The role is appropriate for someone with a recognised qualification to diploma level or above and qualifications/certificates in management of chronic disease and cervical cytology. We are looking for someone with experience of working within primary care andhave a demonstrable commitment to professional development. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Working autonomously, responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. About us We are a friendly and ambitious rural practice in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors near Whitby. Our main village surgery is in the North York Moors National Park and we also serve the Sandsend community from a newly built beachside branch surgery. Special interests encouraged. Currently 4 partners and 3 part time salaried GPs, 5200 patients, stable population GMS dispensing practice on 2 sites (purpose built premises) High QOF achieving Excellent management, nursing and support team including nurse practitioners and pharmacist. Committed to mentoring our non-medical clinical staff. Training practice and Hull and York Medical School affiliated Our ethos is to provide excellent patient care within an atmosphere which fosters ongoing learning and personal development. Overall CQC rating Outstanding Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0661-25-0001 Job locations Iburndale Lane Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DP Sandsend Surgery Sandsend Road Sandsend Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3SN Job description Job responsibilities Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Prescribe medication in accordance with PGD and within own scope of practice Review medication for effectiveness, need and national guidance Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients Provide travel medicine services Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required Refer patients directly to other services as appropriate Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement and embed well man clinics Chaperone patients where necessary Assist GPs with minor surgery when required Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Recognise, assess and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies for effective care pathways Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Job description Job responsibilities Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Prescribe medication in accordance with PGD and within own scope of practice Review medication for effectiveness, need and national guidance Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients Provide travel medicine services Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required Refer patients directly to other services as appropriate Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement and embed well man clinics Chaperone patients where necessary Assist GPs with minor surgery when required Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Recognise, assess and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies for effective care pathways Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously 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 Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice Address Iburndale Lane Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DP Employer's website http://www.sleightsandsandsendmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)