• Job Description

  Req#: A2297-25-0005?language=en&page=400&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking a registered nurse to join our existing team of experienced practice nurses. We are looking for someone with experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment to professional development. This role is to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months starting mid-August / September, however there may be some movement and can be discussed.

  Our new Practice Nurse can expect to work in an encouraging, supportive, forward thinking, experienced Practice environment that is continually working to improve the quality of healthcare for our patient population.

  Our Practice Nurse role would be expected to undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with our clinical team and Practice Policies.

  Ideally, you'd be able to support and deliver a high level of quality care and service based on the needs of the patient population of which would include treatment, management plans, screening, preventative care, and patient education. In addition to this, you would also be expected to support the Practice in meeting its contractual obligations and delivery of enhanced service specifications.

  We are keen to meet colleagues who are proactive and enthusiastic in improving standards of care and seeking continuous development to ensure our patients receive a high standard of care.

  Main duties of the job

  To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

  Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

  The Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

  About us

  Ashfields Primary Care Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by our partnership of GPs. We serve and cover a local population of approximately 28,500 patients and are looking to recruit and welcome a Practice Nurse to enhance our team.

  We are a friendly, professional, and caring team who are passionate about providing safe and effective care. Our excellent multi-skilled Clinical Team comprises of 19 GPs (Partner & Salaried), Pharmacists, ANP, Pharmacy technicians, Practice Nurses & HCA's.

  Our team also includes a full administration team, including a reception team who work in a Patient Advisor role providing enhanced signposting and ensuring patients have access to the appropriate clinicians or services available to them.

  Supported by our excellent Clinical and non-Clinical teams, Ashfields Primary Care Centre is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligations including QOF and Quality Contract services.

  As an established Training Practice, we pride ourselves in our commitment to teaching and support of a variety of clinical educational placements.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £35,861.35 to £48,884.06 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  A2297-25-0005

  Job locations

  Middlewich Road

  Sandbach

  Cheshire

  CW11 1EQ

  
  

  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:

  1. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

  1. Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

  1. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

  1. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

  1. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

  1. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

  1. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines

  1. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

  1. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

  1. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

  1. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

  1. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

  1. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

  1. Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs

  1. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

  1. To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively

  1. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

  1. To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.

  1. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

  1. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

  1. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

  1. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

  1. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel

  1. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

  1. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

  1. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

  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:

  1. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

  1. Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

  1. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

  1. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

  1. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

  1. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

  1. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines

  1. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

  1. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

  1. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

  1. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

  1. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

  1. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

  1. Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs

  1. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

  1. To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively

  1. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

  1. To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.

  1. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

  1. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

  1. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

  1. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

  1. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel

  1. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

  1. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

  1. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Nurse prescriber
  • Family planning qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective time management
  • Strong IT skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Motivated forward thinker
  • Flexible and co-operative

  clinical skills

  Essential

  • Chronic disease management
  • Wound care
  • ECGs
  • Injections
  • Venipuncture

  Desirable

  • Travel Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Immunisations - Child, routine, travel

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Nurse prescriber
  • Family planning qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective time management
  • Strong IT skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Motivated forward thinker
  • Flexible and co-operative

  clinical skills

  Essential

  • Chronic disease management
  • Wound care
  • ECGs
  • Injections
  • Venipuncture

  Desirable

  • Travel Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Immunisations - Child, routine, travel

  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

  Ashfields Primary Care Centre

  Address

  Middlewich Road

  Sandbach

  Cheshire

  CW11 1EQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Ashfields Primary Care Centre

  Address

  Middlewich Road

  Sandbach

  Cheshire

  CW11 1EQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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