Job summaryMontague Medical Practice is looking to recruit a Practice Nurse for 20 hours per week.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post-holder will work with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will provide long term condition and chronic disease reviews, as well as treatment room activities to our population, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and hypertension management, cervical screening, immunisation and wound care.
About usMontague Medical Practice provides services to a registered population of approximately 8500 patients, in the town of Goole and surrounding areas. The practice is managed by SSP Health, the biggest provider of GP services in the North, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.
Job responsibilitiesClinical Duties- Deliver a range of nursing services including wound care, dressings, immunisations, and cervical screening
- Undertake health assessments and screenings (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs, spirometry)
- Support patients with long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension
- Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Health Promotion & Patient Education- Provide advice on lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and exercise where required
- Support national screening and vaccination programmes
- Promote patient self-care and wellbeing
Chronic Disease Management- Run clinics for chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease)
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans in collaboration with GPs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Administrative & Team Duties- Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice's IT system
- Ensure clinical equipment is maintained appropriately
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Previous experience of working within a Nursing team
- Experience of working within a General Practice setting
QualificationsEssential- Nursing Degree and NMC registered.
Desirable- Qualifications in Long Term Condition Management such as Diabetes, and Respiratory conditions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This 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 Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
