Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 23 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | South Shields, NE33 4JP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3363-25-0002 |
Summary
Practice Nurse Job Description Imeary Medical Group (South Tyneside PCN South) Role Title Practice Nurse Grade Band 6 Hours 16-18 hours per week Duration Permanent Reporting to Nurse Practitioner & GP Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) Base Location Imeary Medical Group, Stanhope Parade Health Centre JOB SUMMARY The purpose of the post is to deliver safe, high quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct the post holder will take a senior role within the nurse team, using previous primary care experience to provide advanced nurse interventions and influence development of the nursing service. The requirements of the post are linked to the Level 6 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Education England). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical care delivery general Carry out nursing interventions and measurements for patients using clinical judgement. Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation. Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focussed lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques which may include: - Alcohol screening - Smoking cessation - Healthy diet - Physical activity - Weight management - Sexual health and family planning Undertake initial assessments of patients presenting with wounds, produce treatment plans and refer to other services as necessary. Measure circulation by recording Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and applying compression therapy to patients with venous leg ulcers. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples. Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards. Provide ear care advice. Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule. Provide a pre-travel health service including administration of vaccines and advice after undertaking appropriate risk assessment. Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, vitamin B12, and depo neuroleptic medications; recognising side effects and contraindications. Develop and follow referral pathways for patients with specialist needs. Undertake risk stratification and care planning for those with complex needs contributing to admission avoidance strategies. Sexual health Provide health promotion advice on prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, take sexual history and initiate investigations. Advise women on suitability of oral and long term contraceptive methods and be aware of local referral pathways. Use protocols and Patient Group Directions for dispensing of emergency contraception. Long term conditions After appropriate training: Provide nurse-run long term condition appointments to patients to include screening, diagnosis, ongoing management and referral to other agencies in line with NICE guidance and Quality and Outcome Framework indicators. Current List of Practice Nurse Procedures ABPI B12 injection Childhood Immunisations BP Check 24 Hour BP (fitting & removal) LTC blood results Cholesterol problems/queries Depo injection (for contraception) Dementia screening (first appt) Dressings Ear check assessment/also see Hearing probs/suspected wax Flu vaccine - injection Flu - nasal Hearing problems from suspected wax Hep A or Hep B injection HRT review Measure for stockings New inhaler (how to use) Pill Check (continuation only) Pneumococcal vaccine Removal of stitches/sutures Removal of clips RSV vaccination Shingles vaccine Smear Spirometry (and Reversibility) Swabs - WOUND Swabs- penile/vaginal Swabs- VAGINAL Tetanus vaccine Travel Vaccinations Weight Management (FIRST) Wound check Zoladex injection Degralex inj (& all specialist injections) Whooping cough vac MMR School Boosters Quality assurance/service support Participate in quality improvement and innovations e.g. audit, significant event analysis and development of protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variation in health care for the practice population as outlined in nursing framework Leading Change, Adding Value Liaise with practice manager and clinical system provider to improve the standard of nursing documentation and information retrieval e.g. new SNOMED codes and formulation of templates. Analyse data and develop initiatives to improve uptake of national screening and immunisation programmes including coordinating new vaccination campaigns. Where relevant for the nursing team, ensure correspondence and safety alerts are actioned. Access databases and other guidance and critically appraise information and relevance for nursing service. Coordinate in-house training for the clinical team that currently includes our Health Care Assistants, Patient Care Assistants and General Practice Assistants. Personal/professional development Complete statutory training/updating and mandatory training as defined by the practice. Complete skills-specific training and regular updating. Participate in an annual individual performance review maintaining a record of own personal and professional development including the requirements of NMC revalidation. Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance. Identify gaps in knowledge and skills and how further learning can enhance delivery of nursing service. Health and safety Identify and address risks in work activities working with practice nurse manager and practice manager. Follow appropriate infection control procedures. Maintain work areas in a tidy and safe manner Communicate effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet peoples needs. To become Infection Prevention & Control Lead and take appropriate action to ensure compliance within the practice in conjunction with Practice Manager Equality and diversity Act in a way that recognises peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.