Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working nurse to join our current friendly nursing team.
18-24 hours per week
Occasional weekend work required
Whitburn 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 Tyneside
Main duties of the job
General Nursing Duties Including:
* Chronic Disease Management
* Contraception
* Cervical Screening
* Immunisations Inc. children and travel
* Health Screening
About Us
We 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
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,925 to £44,627 a year Pro rata, dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4812-25-0000
Job locations
Whitburn Surgery
3 Bryers Street
Whitburn
Sunderland
SR6 7EE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To 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.
Job Description
Full job description enclosed
Job responsibilities
To 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Full NMC registration
Desirable
* Mentor or teaching qualification
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
* Family Planning Qualification
Experience
Essential
* 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 Specification
Essential
* 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
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
Whitburn Surgery
Address
Whitburn Surgery
3 Bryers Street
Whitburn
Sunderland
SR6 7EE
Employer's website
https://www.whitburnsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Whitburn Surgery
Address
Whitburn Surgery
3 Bryers Street
Whitburn
Sunderland
SR6 7EE
Employer's website
https://www.whitburnsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr