Practice Nurse

NHS

  • Halesowen, West Midlands
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Practice Nurse .Stourside Medical Practice is a forward thinking 6000 patient GP practice in the centre of Halesowen. We are close to the West Midlands motorway network and on bus routes from Birmingham and Wolverhampton. We are based in a modern health centre with associated community services under one roof. We are a Training Practice and have an experienced team of clinical and non-clinical staff which include a paramedic and a First Contact PhysioWe are looking for someone to work part-time 1-2 days a week We pay an enhanced rate for extended access shifts which are currently available to work if desired by the successful candidate.Main duties of the jobMain Duties of the JobThe successful candidate will need experience of working in a primary care setting and be able to do all the normal treatment room tasks such as all immunisations, cervical smears, dressings and chronic disease managementAbout usWe have an experienced team of salaried GPs and Nursing team with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice We are an approved Training Practice with 2 trainees in postBenefits includeAttractive annual salaryNHS Pension30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)Study Leave/CPDPlease note that all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.For an informal discussion or visit to the practice please contact Rachel Critcher at rachel.critcher1@nhs.net or by phone 0121 550 1010DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA0805-25-0005Job locations14 Birmingham StreetHalesowenWest MidlandsB63 3HNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesManaging and treating long-term conditions with an emphasis on our 400 diabetes patients.Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for HRT, contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad, Childhood Immunisations, Prostap, Zoladex, Inclisiran, Denosumab, RSV, shingles, influenza, Covid-19 and pneumococal vaccination.Meeting the needs of patients presenting for wound care or suture removal.Hypertension review and management.Asthma and COPD reviews.Management of other chronic diseases.Raising safeguarding concerns when needed.To maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to hygiene and infection control.Provide home visits for the housebound patients needing support for their long term conditionsUsing a clinical protocol to file normal lab resultsTo select patients for, and attend a quarterly diabetic MDT with a hospital consultant and the GP diabetic leadReview of medical triage submissionsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesManaging and treating long-term conditions with an emphasis on our 400 diabetes patients.Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for HRT, contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad, Childhood Immunisations, Prostap, Zoladex, Inclisiran, Denosumab, RSV, shingles, influenza, Covid-19 and pneumococal vaccination.Meeting the needs of patients presenting for wound care or suture removal.Hypertension review and management.Asthma and COPD reviews.Management of other chronic diseases.Raising safeguarding concerns when needed.To maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to hygiene and infection control.Provide home visits for the housebound patients needing support for their long term conditionsUsing a clinical protocol to file normal lab resultsTo select patients for, and attend a quarterly diabetic MDT with a hospital consultant and the GP diabetic leadReview of medical triage submissionsPerson SpecificationPersonal Skills and QualitiesEssential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
  • Good organisational skills
  • Time management skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Working on own initiative
  • IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
  • Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
  • Committed to equal opportunities
  • Team worker
  • Adaptable to the changing needs of the practice
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman
ExperienceEssential
  • 5 years post registration experience including experience of working in primary care or diabetes management in a hospital/community setting
  • Experience of Chronic Disease Management and treatment room procedures
Desirable
  • Experience of Emis Web and Docman
QualificationsEssential
  • Relevant Nursing degree
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN
Desirable
  • Non medical prescribing qualification
  • COPD Diploma
  • Diabetes diploma
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Polite and Confident
  • Flexible
  • Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients
  • Works well within a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Motivated and proactive
Person SpecificationPersonal Skills and QualitiesEssential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
  • Good organisational skills
  • Time management skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Working on own initiative
  • IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
  • Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
  • Committed to equal opportunities
  • Team worker
  • Adaptable to the changing needs of the practice
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman
ExperienceEssential
  • 5 years post registration experience including experience of working in primary care or diabetes management in a hospital/community setting
  • Experience of Chronic Disease Management and treatment room procedures
Desirable
  • Experience of Emis Web and Docman
QualificationsEssential
  • Relevant Nursing degree
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN
Desirable
  • Non medical prescribing qualification
  • COPD Diploma
  • Diabetes diploma
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Polite and Confident
  • Flexible
  • Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients
  • Works well within a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Motivated and proactive

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