Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

The Glen Medical Group (Hebburn) are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our existing team . The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care including long term conditions, as well as cytology, immunisations and wound care. (see job description for full details)

If you would like to discuss in further detail feel free to contact Gillian Brack - operations manager either via email [email protected] or ring 0191 496 3772 for an informal chat.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate along with the current nursing team will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term conditions, and the provision of preventative healthcare. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making, in the management of patients. The nurse will work collaboratively alongside the wider Nursing and General Practice Team, to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of practice policy and procedures.

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the prevision of preventative healthcare. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making, in the management of patients. The nurse will work collaboratively alongside the Nursing and General Practice Team, to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of practice policy and procedures.

see Job description for full details

About us

The Glen Medical Group is a busy practice, we currently have 11,100 patients and work from a modern purpose built primary care building. Teamwork is important to us and we'd love to meet you if you are keen to join our busy but amazing team.

Our experienced nursing team currently consists of x3 Practice nurses and a Nurse associate who are supported by x2 HCA's . Our wider clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 salaried GP and 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner. We are also a teaching practice with x3-4 GP registrars. We have a large friendly reception/admin team who support the clinical team with all admin aspects of the role including recalls/baby clinic input/achieving QOF targets and audit.