Job summary This role has been advertised by Hartlepool & Stockton Health on behalf of our member practice Densham Surgery. This exciting new role will provide safe high quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct, the post holder will work as apart of the nursing team using previous primary care experience to provide nurse interventions. Main duties of the job Deliver general clinical care. Carry our nursing interventions and measurements for patients using clinical judgement. Administer medications by injection, with the appropriate legal authorisation. Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focused lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques, which may include brief intervention sign-posting. Undertake initial assessment of patients presenting with wounds, produce treatment plans, and refer to other services as necessary. Measure circulation by recording Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and applying compression therapy to patients with venous leg ulcers. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips, and staples. Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards. Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule. Administer prescribed therapies such as vitamin B12 and Depo medications, recognising side effects and contraindications. Provide sexual health services. Advise women on the suitability of oral and long term contraceptive methods and be aware of local referral pathways. Provide a nurse-run asthma / diabetes / COPD service to patients, to include screening, diagnosis, ongoing management, and referral to other agencies in line with NICE guidelines and Quality and Outcome Framework indicators. About us Hartlepool and Stockton Health is a GP federation created in 2016 to support primary care and to develop and run services across practices in our region. We are proud to say that our membership includes every doctors surgery in the Hartlepool and Stockton area. Run by and for local people, we are committed to being innovators in the field of primary care, bettering outcomes, and above all helping people. Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0524-25-0018 Job locations Gloucester House 72 Church Road Stockton Teesside TS18 1TW Densham Surgery Lawson St Stockton-On-Tees TS18 1HU Job description Job responsibilities As well as the main duties already listed, the role also requires quality assurance and service support by participating in quality improvement and innovation e.g. audit, significant event analysis and development of new protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variations in healthcare for the practice population. Undertake mentorship for preceptor programmes and contributing to revalidation needs of nurse colleagues. Analyse data and develop initiatives to improve uptake of national screening and immunisation programmes, including coordinating new vaccination campaigns.Complete statutory training / updating and mandatory training as defined by the practice. Complete skills-specific training and regular updating. Participate in an annual individual performance review, maintaining a record of your own personal and professional development, including the requirements of NMC revalidation. Take responsibility for your own development, learning and performance. Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills, and understand how further learning can enhance delivery of nursing service. Job description Job responsibilities As well as the main duties already listed, the role also requires quality assurance and service support by participating in quality improvement and innovation e.g. audit, significant event analysis and development of new protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variations in healthcare for the practice population. Undertake mentorship for preceptor programmes and contributing to revalidation needs of nurse colleagues. Analyse data and develop initiatives to improve uptake of national screening and immunisation programmes, including coordinating new vaccination campaigns.Complete statutory training / updating and mandatory training as defined by the practice. Complete skills-specific training and regular updating. Participate in an annual individual performance review, maintaining a record of your own personal and professional development, including the requirements of NMC revalidation. Take responsibility for your own development, learning and performance. Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills, and understand how further learning can enhance delivery of nursing service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified Nurse NMC Registered Desirable Basic IT skills Experience Desirable Previous experience as a Practice Nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified Nurse NMC Registered Desirable Basic IT skills Experience Desirable Previous experience as a Practice Nurse 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 Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH] Address Gloucester House 72 Church Road Stockton Teesside TS18 1TW Employer's website https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)