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Job Summary
Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery are sister practices looking for an experienced Practice Nurse, who has worked within Primary Care, to join our small, friendly, rural team in North Yorkshire.
Job Summary
Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery are sister practices looking for an experienced Practice Nurse, who has worked within Primary Care, to join our small, friendly, rural team in North Yorkshire.
The working hours are 17 hours per week with rotas across both practices to be agreed.
We are looking for a practice nurse who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a keen interest in caring for patients with long-term medical conditions. Applicants should display effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focused care.
You will 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, health promotion and general nursing.
Working as a member of the practices multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Your working day will be varied with an emphasis on long-term conditions including chronic disease management; learning disability reviews; treatment room nursing; cervical screening; childhood immunisations; wound care and patient education.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to the practice patients. Supported by the MDT practice team and the wider South Hambleton and Ryedale Primary Care Network (PCN) team, you will deliver care within the boundaries of your role. The focus will be on supporting patients to live healthy lives, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and various primary care contracts such as the PCN Direct Enhanced Services, Quality and Outcomes Framework and local improvement schemes.
About Us
At Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery, we strive for excellence in everything we do and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. We work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.
Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery are sister practices in the heart of the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills National Landscape. Whilst we are approximately 45 minute drive from both York and Middlesbrough, we support a rural population and their health needs.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2024-25-0011
Job locations
Helmsley Medical Centre
Carlton Road
Helmsley
York
YO62 5HD
Terrington Surgery
North Back Lane
Terrrington
North Yorkshire
YO60 6PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Primary Key Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
* To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
* To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
* To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
* To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
* To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
* To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
* To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
* As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
* As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
* Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
* To review patient medications to enhance compliance
* To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
* To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
* To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
* To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
* To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
* To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
* To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
* To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
* To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
* To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
* To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
* To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
* To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
* To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
* To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
* To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
* To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
* To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
* To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
* To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
* To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Key Responsibilities
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
* Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practices, effectively utilising the audit cycle
* Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
* Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
* Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
* Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
* Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs
* Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
* Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Secondary Key Responsibilities
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
* Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practices, effectively utilising the audit cycle
* Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
* Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
* Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
* Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
* Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs
* Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
* Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and co-operative
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
* Motivated, forward thinker
* Effectively utilise resources
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Clinical knowledge in the following:
* a)Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* b)ECGs
* c)Venepuncture
* d)New patient medicals
* e)Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* f)Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
* g)Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* h)Travel medicine
* Chronic disease management awareness for:
* a)Diabetes
* b)Hypertension
* c)CHD
* d)Asthma
* e)Spirometry
* Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
* Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
* Chaperone procedure
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
* Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Essential
Other requirements
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* Occupational Health clearance
* Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
* Mentor or teaching qualification
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
* Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* 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
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
* Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
* Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
* Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
* Experience with clinical risk management
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Helmsley Medical Centre
Address
Helmsley Medical Centre
Carlton Road
Helmsley
York
YO62 5HD
Employer's website
https://www.helmsleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Helmsley Medical Centre
Address
Helmsley Medical Centre
Carlton Road
Helmsley
York
YO62 5HD
Employer's website
https://www.helmsleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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Health Care Provider
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