Job summary The Village Surgery Timperley is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to cover Maturnity Leave from May 25 - Feb 26 Qualifications RGN qualification. NMC registration up to date. Main duties of the job The main areas of this role will include but are not limited to: Chronic Disease Management. Family Planning Childhood and Routine Immunisations Travel Health Advice and Immunisations Cytology Infection Control lead Immunisation lead Extended role includes: Prostap Injections Pathology requests for urine, blood, and swabs General duties including attendance at clinical meetings, keeping up to date with relevant training, fridge checks, maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurse and treatment rooms, stock checks, and to maintain accurate clinical records at all times. About us We are looking to recruit a part-time Practice Nurse at The Village Surgery in Timperley, to cover Maternity leave. we are considering all levels of experience. The position is for 32 hours per week, this can be worked over 4 days. About Us The Village Surgery is a traditional practice, located in Timperley Health Centre, and is walking distance from Timperley Village, it has a list size of 7600 patients. We are a training practice where career development is encouraged. The clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP, 2 Practice Nurse, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 ACP 1 Pharmacist, and 1 Physio. Strong team working characterises the practice, with close working and interaction between all members of the practice team. We are a high QOF achieving, with a CQC rating of good, and we have a high level of patient satisfaction evidenced by the latest 2024 GP Patient Survey. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A5048-25-0002 Job locations Timperley Health Centre 169 Grove Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 6PH Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) Professionally responsible To: Patients under the NMC Code of Conduct Qualifications: Registered Nurse and currently registered with the NMC Minimum one year experience in Primary Care Job summary: To provide high quality patient care and treatment. Participate in settings standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes. Promoting health promotion programmes for patient, carers and facilitate screening clinics. Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as appropriate. Job responsibilities: Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, to include the delegation of duties to other practice nursing/ HCA staff as appropriate Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Responsibility (Lead) Areas Whilst we do not have a lead Nurse at the Practice each Practice Nurse is assigned Areas that they are responsible for. For the areas assigned it will be your responsibility to undertake audits, keep updated via meetings/training courses, inform relevant staff of updates and record in the shared drive in appropriate folder, help with making the protocol and policies for the areas your are responsible for. Infection Control Fridge monitoring Childhood imms This list is not exhaustive and ongoing development within your role of a Practice Nurse will be outlined annually on your PDP this will in the best interest of the Practice, agreed by the partners and considerations of areas of interest. Clinical areas examples (where appropriately trained) Cytology Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, Respiratory, Hypertension management Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Diabetic review and management /education Travel vaccinations NHS covered only Routine immunisation Childs Immunisation. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Supplies and equipment treatment room and other areas Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Administrative and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) Professionally responsible To: Patients under the NMC Code of Conduct Qualifications: Registered Nurse and currently registered with the NMC Minimum one year experience in Primary Care Job summary: To provide high quality patient care and treatment. Participate in settings standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes. Promoting health promotion programmes for patient, carers and facilitate screening clinics. Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as appropriate. Job responsibilities: Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, to include the delegation of duties to other practice nursing/ HCA staff as appropriate Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Responsibility (Lead) Areas Whilst we do not have a lead Nurse at the Practice each Practice Nurse is assigned Areas that they are responsible for. For the areas assigned it will be your responsibility to undertake audits, keep updated via meetings/training courses, inform relevant staff of updates and record in the shared drive in appropriate folder, help with making the protocol and policies for the areas your are responsible for. Infection Control Fridge monitoring Childhood imms This list is not exhaustive and ongoing development within your role of a Practice Nurse will be outlined annually on your PDP this will in the best interest of the Practice, agreed by the partners and considerations of areas of interest. Clinical areas examples (where appropriately trained) Cytology Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, Respiratory, Hypertension management Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Diabetic review and management /education Travel vaccinations NHS covered only Routine immunisation Childs Immunisation. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Supplies and equipment treatment room and other areas Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Administrative and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Desirable NMC qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Desirable NMC qualification 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 The Village Surgery Address Timperley Health Centre 169 Grove Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 6PH Employer's website https://thevillagesurgerytimperley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)