Job Summary
Weaver Vale Practice is looking for a practice nurse, either experienced or a nurse practitioner, on a full time basis (part‑time will be considered). The role will involve working alongside the current Practice Nurse, GPs and administration staff in a friendly, well‑established teaching practice.
Main Duties
* Chronic disease monitoring in line with the QOF requirements.
* Cytology and other screening services.
* New patient medicals, urinalysis and travel clinic work.
* ECG and spirometry assessments (including peak flow and peak flow readings).
* Hypertension management and routine immunisations (including childhood immunisations).
* Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations by another clinician.
* Requesting and reviewing pathology tests such as urine cultures and swabs.
* Contraception provision and follow‑up.
* Follow agreed clinical protocols and refer to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.
Additional Tasks
* Act as a chaperone during examinations by other clinicians.
* Undertake home visits for chronic disease monitoring and flu immunisation.
* Actively manage and respond to blood results relevant to chronic disease monitoring.
About Us
Weaver Vale Practice is a friendly, well‑established teaching practice with 9,200 patients. We have four partners and three salaried GPs, and the practice is located in a purpose‑built health centre adjacent to Halton General Hospital in Runcorn.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary will be dependent on experience and skills. The post is permanent and full‑time. A standard NHS salary scheme applies.
Responsibilities
* Assist with routine patient care as directed by senior staff and GPs.
* Perform the duties listed in the Main Duties and Additional Tasks sections.
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice protocols.
* Contribute to training programmes and participate in practice meetings and audits.
Qualifications
* Regulated as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
* Experience of working in primary care and managing chronic disease.
* Knowledge of policy and practice in areas such as cervical cytology, family planning, spirometry, travel health, sexual health and childhood immunisations.
* Experience with the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) is desirable.
Essential Skills
* Ability to work flexibly and share information within the team.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Capacity to travel for home visits.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants must provide a DBS check and be in compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Equality and Diversity
Weaver Vale Practice operates a No Smoking Policy and is an equal opportunities employer.
Employer Details
Weaver Vale Practice
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2UT
E‑mail: support@weavervalepractice.nhs.uk
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