Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to our practice population, to deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Long Term Condition Management
Cytology
Childhood Immunisations
Vaccinations
Contraception
Assisting with Minor Surgery
Swabs, Specimens, Bloods & Blood Pressure
Infection Control Lead/Support
About us
About Us
Pelaw Medical Practice is a well-established GP Practice, who offer outstanding care to our patients and staff. We also work collaboratively with our Neighbouring Practices, Community & Voluntary Sector Colleagues, to support and deliver services to our patients in the community.
We are a GMS Practice. Practice list size 5400 patients. Fully computerised-EMIS Web Clinical System. High QOF/Enhanced Service achievers. CQC Rating overall good.
The Team:
3 x GP Partners, 3 x Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCA, Practice Manager, Admin & Reception Team, ARR-PCN Staff.
Details Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4866-25-0002
Job locations
7&8 Croxdale Terrace
Pelaw
Gateshead
NE10 0RR
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 infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. This organisation must 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 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 infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. This organisation must 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
* Mentoring 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 measure
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 Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
* Mentoring 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 measure
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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
Pelaw Medical Practice
Address
7&8 Croxdale Terrace
Pelaw
Gateshead
NE10 0RR
Employer's website
https://pelawmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Pelaw Medical Practice
Address
7&8 Croxdale Terrace
Pelaw
Gateshead
NE10 0RR
Employer's website
https://pelawmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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