Job Summary
Around 24 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience and skill set. NHS pension scheme. Applicants must be committed to providing an excellent standard of care to our patients, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player.
Main duties of the job
The Main Duties Of The Role Include:
* Chronic disease management
* Immunisations (child and adult)
* Cervical cytology
* Contraceptive services
* Diagnostic tests - phlebotomy, swabs, ECGs
About Us
Scots Gap Medical Group is a well-established practice based in Scots Gap with a branch surgery at Stamfordham. We cover a large rural demographic with an increasing list size. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our team. Our team has a strong work ethic, committed to providing the best possible service to our patients.
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: A0808-25-0001
Job locations
* Scots Gap
* Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4EG
* Scots Gap Surgery, 16 Grange Road, Stamfordham, NE18 0PF
Job Description
Job responsibilities: To provide high quality care based on the needs of the practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care holistically. To deliver care in accordance with agreed practice protocols and guidelines. Assist in developing new services and complementing and extending the range of services offered to patients.
Key responsibilities include:
* Provide treatment and care in conjunction with GPs or independently as appropriate and according to policy and guidelines
* Take responsibility for own clinics and time management
* Review and filing of own test results and those relating to chronic disease
* Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to the GP as necessary
* Immunisations and vaccinations including childhood immunisations; holiday vaccinations and travel advice, inline with GP Contract
* Venepuncture; First aid for presenting emergencies
* Diagnostic tests such as ECG, urinalysis, swabs, blood tests
* Management of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions (e.g., diabetes, CHD, CVA, asthma, COPD, CKD, mental health, learning disabilities, autism, hypertension)
* Initiate, develop and implement protocols for chronic disease; carry out cervical cytology
* New patient health checks, well man and well woman checks; health education and weight management advice
* Family planning and contraception advice; act as chaperone where required
* Promote health campaigns as appropriate; monitor stocks and immunisation stocks
* Carry out COSHH risk assessments; keep practice policies and procedures up to date
* Infection control procedures; cleaning of equipment and waste disposal
* Use of computer systems to input patient details according to guidelines
* Contribute to QOF targets; support PCN initiatives; maintain disease registers
Relationships
Responsible to the Partners for clinical issues and the Practice Manager for administrative issues. Work closely with the team, liaising with admin/reception, District Nurses, Health Visitors, Community Matrons, School Nurses, secondary care and social services. Attend monthly multi-disciplinary meetings.
Accountability
Maintain annual registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council; work within NMC guidelines. Be accountable for own practice, seek training when needed, maintain accurate records per NMC, and maintain CPD and re-validation. Ensure work-related car insurance coverage.
Practice Development
Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings; participate in Practice Development and planning; attend courses at appraisal. Cooperate with research within the practice.
Premises
Be aware of Health and Safety and hazardous conditions; follow fire procedures; maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN qualification
* Current NMC registration
* Trained in chronic disease management (ideally CHD, diabetes, asthma, COPD)
* Up-to-date training in childhood, adult and travel immunisation
* Excellent interpersonal and time management skills; self-motivated and resilient; knowledge of infection control
Desirable
* Trained in cervical cytology
* Up-to-date contraception training including administering Depo-Provera
* Able to administer injections such as zoladex and degarelix
* Knowledge of EMIS Web; knowledge of primary care targets
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care
Legal and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for DBS check. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Scots Gap Medical Group, Scots Gap, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4EG. Website: https://www.scotsgapmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/
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