Job Summary
Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice is a member practice of Our Health Partnership, the largest super-partnership in the UK and are a member practice of the south-east Primary Care Network. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated Practice Nurse, with chronic disease management experience to complement our existing team.
Our clinical system is EMIS Web. We are high QOF achievers with a CQC Rating of Good.
The successful candidate will be motivated, a team player, and with an interest in improving and developing services under the leadership of the Management Team.
The post is for 3 days per week, 8.30 am - 6.00 pm. Provisional working pattern; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Annual leave entitlement is 25 days pro rata (calculated in hours) plus statutory public holidays.
Pay based on AfC Band 5/6 scale 25/26* dependent upon experience.
Closing date for applications: 25.7.2025
Interview date: 13.8.2025
Main duties of the job
The role will be varied and will include chronic disease management, care plans, treatment room work, national screening work such as cervical cytology and the national immunisation and vaccination schedule, providing travel health advice and administering appropriate vaccinations and health promotion to help educate patients.
About Us
About us
We are a friendly, supportive and progressive practice, with a diverse clinical team consisting of 4 partners and 4 salaried GPs working alongside nurses, HCAs, dispensers and an administration team dedicated to giving the best possible holistic care to our local community.
Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach. We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Pay based on AfC band 5/6 scale 25/26 dependent upon experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1236-25-0001
Job locations
Kingsway Lodge
King Street
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6BL
Clifton Lodge Surgery
Sheinton Road
Cressage
Shrewsbury
SY5 6DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice
Job Description Practice Nurse
Job Title: Nurse
Responsible to: Partners / Clinical Lead Nurse
Support: Nursing team, medical/nursing students
Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.
Duties And Responsibilities
Clinical
* To manage patients with chronic disease and maintain robust call and recall systems
* Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
* Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
* Treat patients with minor injuries
* Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
* Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
* Act as chaperone when required
* Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
* Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
* Undertake wound management
Administration
* To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes and appropriate templates.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
* To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
* To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
* To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
* To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, CQC etc) are implemented and adhered to
* To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
* To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
* Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
* Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice
Duties And Responsibilities
Clinical
* To manage patients with chronic disease and maintain robust call and recall systems
* Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
* Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
* Treat patients with minor injuries
* Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
* Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
* Act as chaperone when required
* Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
* Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
* Undertake wound management
Administration
* To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes and appropriate templates.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
* To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
* To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
* To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
* To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, CQC etc) are implemented and adhered to
* To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
* To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
* Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
* Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
* Interpersonal skills
* Time Management
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN Qualification
* Current NMC registration
* Accredited training in chronic disease management
* Cervical cytology qualification
Desirable
* Phlebotomy
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
* Knowledge of clinical audits
Experience
Essential
* Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
* 2 years post-registration experience in Primary Care
* Health promotion
* Family planning
Desirable
* Smoking cessation
* Evidence of recent updating in primary care
* Working with (Clinical system)
* Knowledge of wound management
Behaviours
Essential
* Confidentiality
* Smart, polite and confident
* Planning and organising
* Performing under pressure
* Adaptability
* Using initiative
* Team working
* Self motivated
* Flexibility
* Time keeping
Person Specification
Essential
* Confidentiality
* Smart, polite and confident
* Planning and organising
* Performing under pressure
* Adaptability
* Using initiative
* Team working
* Self motivated
* Flexibility
* Time keeping
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
Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice
Address
Kingsway Lodge
King Street
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6BL
Employer's website
https://www.muchwenlockandcressagemp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice
Address
Kingsway Lodge
King Street
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6BL
Employer's website
https://www.muchwenlockandcressagemp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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