Job summaryWoodlands Family Medical Centre is looking to recruit a full time Practice Nurse to be based here. The surgery is looking to employ an enthusiastic nurse who is committed to working alongside our existing nursing team to achieve outstanding patient care.Main duties of the jobThe Practice Nurse is essential in providing comprehensive nursing care, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and management within a primary care setting. This role involves a variety of clinical tasks including chronic disease management, minor ailment treatment, immunisations, and health education. The Practice Nurse will work under the guidance and supervision of our Lead Nurse, contributing to the practice's goals by delivering high-quality patient care and participating in health promotion initiatives.The Practice Nurse is expected to perform clinical procedures and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring the delivery of care is in accordance with the latest clinical guidelines and within the scope of practice. This position requires excellent nursing skills, a patient-centred approach to care, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to improve health outcomes.About usWoodlands Family Medical Centre practice provides care to 12,300 patients across Stockton and the immediate area. The surgery is made up of a diversified clinical team consisting of GP's, ANP, and a nursing team, with clinical supervision and mentorship by GPs to GP registrars and F2 doctors.The organisation is patient-driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a patient-centred practice website, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e-consultation service.Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:Treatment room: Provide general treatment room nursing care such as wound management, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.Assessments and Procedures: Conduct health assessments, screenings, and routine procedures such as ECGs, spirometry, and blood pressure monitoring.Treatment Planning: Implement treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with the wider healthcare professionals.Health Promotion and Education:Health promotion and prevention: delivery a range of health care services that support health promotion and prevention including sexual health, and participate in public health programs and initiatives to promote wellness and disease prevention within the community.Patient Education: Deliver educational support to patients on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.Chronic Disease Management:Specialised care: Organise and run specialised clinics relating to long term conditions management such as: asthma, COPD, Diabetes and other relevant nurse-led clinical areas.Care Protocols: Follow protocols for the management of chronic diseases and chronic disease registers such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.Patient Monitoring: Regularly review and monitor patient health status and adjust care plans as necessary.Immunisation and Vaccination:Vaccination Schedules: Administer vaccines according to national immunisation schedules.Patient Follow-Up: Ensure proper follow-up and record management for vaccinations and immunisations.Administrative and Record Keeping:Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.Data Management: Utilise SystmOne to enter patient data and retrieve patient information efficiently.Team Collaboration:Multi-disciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with GPs, Lead Nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and service delivery.Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep up-to-date with the latest healthcare practices and innovations.Students and supervision: Facilitate learning experiences of other clinicians, including trainees, provide supervision, and promote shared learning.Quality Improvement:Clinical Audits: Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement meetings to enhance care standards.Feedback Implementation: Act on patient and staff feedback to improve clinical practices and healthcare outcomes.Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene practices.Cold chain and drug stock: Safeguard and contribute to effective cold chain compliancy, ensure appropriate systems are in place and adhered to in regard to drug stock safety and rotation.Miscellaneous:The Practice recognises that the role of the Practice Nurse is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.Competent in using SystmOne.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.Capable of performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and spirometry accurately and competently.DesirableDesirableProven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.Ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively, adapting the message for diverse audiences.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWoodlands Family Medical CentreAddress106 Yarm LaneStockton-on-teesClevelandTS18 1YEEmployer's websitehttps://www.woodlandsmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)