NHS

Practice Nurse


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Pay15.33 - 21.89 / hour
LocationBlaydon On Tyne/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: I9869-2627?language=en&page=179&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a Practice Nurse who can show innovation and commitment to help us develop the services we offer to our patients within an ever-changing NHS environment.

      Main duties of the job

      The implementation of Health Promotion and disease management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) and provision of a full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice.

      Chronic Disease Management as required by the practice.

      The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.

      About us

      The practice provides NHS services to 11,300 patients who live in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton and the surrounding areas. We work in a purpose-built 9-year-old building adjacent to the shopping centre.

      The practice team consists of GPs, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists, Administrators, Secretaries and receptionists as well as a team of attached staff from primary and secondary care.

      Details

      Date posted

      15 December 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £15.33 to £21.89 an hour Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      I9869-2627

      Job locations

      Chainbridge Medical Partnership

      Shibdon Road

      Blaydon-on-tyne

      Tyne And Wear

      NE21 5AE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

      RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinically Lead Practice Nurse/GP Partners Non clinically Practice Manager

      RESPONSIBLE FOR: Health Care Assistants

      JOB PURPOSE: The implementation of Health Promotion and disease management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) and provision of a full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice. Chronic Disease Management as required by the practice. The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.

      MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

      1. Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.

      2. Provision of health checks.

      3. Carry out screenings, e.g. blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

      4. Carry out chronic disease reviews e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, CHD

      5. Undertake ECGs.

      6. Provision of travel advice.

      7. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

      8. Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. wound care and compression bandaging

      9. Providing lifestyle advice and information for patients.

      10. Management of medical supplies stock, including stock control.

      11. The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

      12. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.

      13. The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation and recording of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

      14. Working within PGD and PDS as appropriate

      15. Participating in nurse, practice and wider team meetings

      16. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

      17. Work within clinical competencies as per NMC code of conduct

      18. Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

      RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinically Lead Practice Nurse/GP Partners Non clinically Practice Manager

      RESPONSIBLE FOR: Health Care Assistants

      JOB PURPOSE: The implementation of Health Promotion and disease management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) and provision of a full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice. Chronic Disease Management as required by the practice. The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.

      MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

      1. Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.

      2. Provision of health checks.

      3. Carry out screenings, e.g. blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

      4. Carry out chronic disease reviews e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, CHD

      5. Undertake ECGs.

      6. Provision of travel advice.

      7. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

      8. Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. wound care and compression bandaging

      9. Providing lifestyle advice and information for patients.

      10. Management of medical supplies stock, including stock control.

      11. The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

      12. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.

      13. The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation and recording of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

      14. Working within PGD and PDS as appropriate

      15. Participating in nurse, practice and wider team meetings

      16. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

      17. Work within clinical competencies as per NMC code of conduct

      18. Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
      • Experience of Microsoft Office software.
      • Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
      • Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a complex organisation.
      • Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
      • Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered General Nurse.
      • Recognised qualification to diploma level or above.
      • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

      Other

      Essential

      • Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
      • Experience of Primary Care.
      • Car driver/clean licence.

      Qualities/Attributes

      Essential

      • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
      • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
      • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
      • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
      • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
      • Pleasant and articulate.
      • Able to work under pressure.
      • Able to work in a changing environment.
      • Able to use own initiative.
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
      • Experience of Microsoft Office software.
      • Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
      • Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a complex organisation.
      • Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
      • Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered General Nurse.
      • Recognised qualification to diploma level or above.
      • A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

      Other

      Essential

      • Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
      • Experience of Primary Care.
      • Car driver/clean licence.

      Qualities/Attributes

      Essential

      • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
      • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
      • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
      • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
      • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
      • Pleasant and articulate.
      • Able to work under pressure.
      • Able to work in a changing environment.
      • Able to use own initiative.

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      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

      NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

      Address

      Chainbridge Medical Partnership

      Shibdon Road

      Blaydon-on-tyne

      Tyne And Wear

      NE21 5AE


      Employer's website

      https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

      Address

      Chainbridge Medical Partnership

      Shibdon Road

      Blaydon-on-tyne

      Tyne And Wear

      NE21 5AE


      Employer's website

      https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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