Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2AH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2301-25-0004 |
Summary
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Act as or support the IPC Lead, conducting audits, training, and ensuring compliance with policy. Support the creation of the IPC Annual Statement with the Practice Manager. Assist in reviewing and implementing infection control policies in line with current legislation. Treatment Room Provide support with minor procedures, dressings, ECGs, and patient follow-ups. Assist in the completion of medicals and monitor patients as needed. Clinical Areas Monitor cleanliness and compliance across clinical areas. Manage infection prevention measures and ensure supply levels are maintained. Process samples and oversee vaccine storage, cold chain, and stock control. Support the provision of travel health services. Ensure adherence to the practice chaperone policy. Minor Surgery Ensure availability of equipment/medication. Provide wound care, suture removal, and follow-up management. Maintain accurate records and procedure logs. IUCD Fitting Support GPs with IUCD procedures, including patient preparation and follow-up. Ensure supplies are maintained and documentation is complete, including patient consent. Cervical Cytology Perform cervical screening in line with national guidance. Liaise with local services and attend mandatory training. Conduct regular audits and provide advice on contraception, HRT, and womens health. Support patient education and monitor related supplies. Therapeutic Monitoring Monitor patient compliance and assess treatment efficacy. Recognise clinical abnormalities and recommend adjustments as appropriate. Provide care aligned with NICE and NSF guidance. Prescribe medications under PGDs within scope of practice. Appropriately delegate tasks ensuring safe practice. Wound Care & Management Assess and manage both routine and complex wounds. Use diagnostic tools (e.g. Doppler) as required. Support the team in managing clinical emergencies. Health Checks & Chronic Disease Management Conduct health assessments and identify lifestyle-related risk factors. Develop and evaluate personalised care plans. Promote medication adherence and provide education on use and side effects. Lead chronic disease clinics and refer to secondary care when necessary. Deliver opportunistic and planned health promotion interventions. Recognise and refer patients with mental health concerns. Embed health and wellbeing programmes within the practice. Clinical Governance & Audit Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne in accordance with NMC standards. Ensure consistent and appropriate use of read codes. Regularly review clinical practice and adapt to policy updates. Participate in significant event reviews using structured approaches such as root cause analysis (RCA). Safeguarding Support the clinical team in safeguarding children and adults, following national and local policies. Personal & Professional Development Participate in annual appraisals and maintain a portfolio of professional development. Take responsibility for continuous learning and skills development. Proactively contribute to personal and team growth. Fulfil revalidation requirements. Confidentiality Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all patient and staff information. Ensure compliance with policies on data protection and information governance. Disclose information only to authorised individuals as per practice protocols.