Practice Nurse

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  • Sunderland
  • £38,032-45,965 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working nurse to join our current friendly nursing team.16 - 24 hours per weekOccasional weekend work requiredWhitburn Surgery are run by South Tyneside Health Collaboration - a federation of South Tyneside GP Practices.There may be a need to work across our other sites based in South TynesidePrevious candidates need not applyMain duties of the jobGeneral nursing duties including:
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception
  • Cervical Screening
  • Immunisations Inc. children and travel
  • Health Screening
About usWe are a friendly and approachable surgery, based in Whitburn Village. We pride ourselves on putting our patient's care and staff well-being at the foremost.We are a well established surgery and our team consists of
  • 4 Salaried GPs
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Practice Nurse
  • 2 GP Assistants
  • Team of 8 reception/admin staff
  • Practice Manager
DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£38,032 to £45,965 a year Pro rata, dependant on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA4812-25-0002Job locationsWhitburn Surgery3 Bryers StreetWhitburnSunderlandSR6 7EEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.Whitburn Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.Full job description enclosed Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, and mentoring other members of staff. Actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.Whitburn Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.Full job description enclosedPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Full NMC registration
Desirable
  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family Planning Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Full NMC registration
Desirable
  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Family Planning Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking

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