Job summary Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. This includes wound dressings, baby immunisations, vaccinations, LTC management and Cervical Cytology. We are looking for candidates who can work between 20 and 30 hours per week. Main duties of the job Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. This includes wound dressings, baby immunisations, vaccinations, LTC management and Cervical Cytology. The Weardale Practice will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. About us We are a very friendly, supportive and high achieving training practice. We care for 7200 patients in Weardale. Less than 25 minutes traffic free commute from the Tyne Valley, 30 minutes from Durham and 40 minutes from Newcastle. We have 4 partners and 4 salaried GPs, and an extensive allied health care professional team, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, ANP, mental health worker, social prescribers, paramedics and a daytime visiting service for vulnerable adults. We have an experienced and highly skilled nursing and HCA team. We are a long-established NVTS training practice, offering substantive and ITP posts, as well as placements for 3rd, 4th and 5th year medical students from Newcastle University. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2900-25-0001 Job locations Stanhope Health Centre Dales Street Stanhope Durham DL13 2XD Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing evidence of compliance to the Nurse Manager and Strategic Practice manager To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to manage acute and chronic conditions To administer medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed regarding side effects and dosages To request pathology services To undertake 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 ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and seek advice for patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed 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 The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing evidence of compliance to the Nurse Manager and Strategic Practice manager To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to manage acute and chronic conditions To administer medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed regarding side effects and dosages To request pathology services To undertake 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 ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and seek advice for patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed 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 Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment; Experience of chronic disease management; Experience of working autonomously; Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse; Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Desirable Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients; Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification; Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management); Nurse prescriber; Family planning qualification. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs ; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice; Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs; Chaperone procedure ; Desirable Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.); Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Chronic disease management; Travel medicine; Spirometry; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena; Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident; Flexible and co-operative; High levels of integrity and loyalty; Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations; Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient; Commitment to ongoing professional development; Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort; Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations. Desirable Motivated, forward thinker; Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required; Effectively utilise resources. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral); Effective time management (planning and organising); Ability to work as a team member and autonomously; Good interpersonal skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Desirable Strong IT skills; Clear, polite telephone manner. Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours; Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check; Occupational Health clearance; Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation; Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment; Experience of chronic disease management; Experience of working autonomously; Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse; Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Desirable Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients; Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification; Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management); Nurse prescriber; Family planning qualification. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs ; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice; Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs; Chaperone procedure ; Desirable Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.); Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Chronic disease management; Travel medicine; Spirometry; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena; Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident; Flexible and co-operative; High levels of integrity and loyalty; Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations; Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient; Commitment to ongoing professional development; Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort; Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations. Desirable Motivated, forward thinker; Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required; Effectively utilise resources. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral); Effective time management (planning and organising); Ability to work as a team member and autonomously; Good interpersonal skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Desirable Strong IT skills; Clear, polite telephone manner. Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours; Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check; Occupational Health clearance; Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation; Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice 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 The Weardale Practice Address Stanhope Health Centre Dales Street Stanhope Durham DL13 2XD Employer's website https://www.theweardalepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)