Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5NF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Personal Qualities Empathetic, patient-centred approach. Organised and able to prioritise workload. Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the practice. Committed to continuous improvement in patient care. Clinical Care: Chronic disease and long-term condition monitoring and annual review, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD, Hypertension To provide assessment, screening, treatment and health education advice Adult and Childhood vaccinations and immunisations including seasonal flu clinics and immunisation for travellers. Effective MDT working and liaison with external services to coordinate patient care Safe delegation in line with competence and scope of practice Participation in training, audit and continuous quality improvement. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes Professional Responsibilities Work autonomously within the limits of individual competence and professional accountability. Follow current evidence-based guidance, clinical protocols and practice policies. Ensure medicines and vaccines are administered safely and in accordance with appropriate authorisation, including Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), where applicable. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team. Maintain infection prevention and control standards. Recognise safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults and follow relevant reporting procedures. Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development. Identify clinical risks and report incidents, near misses and significant events appropriately. Team Working and Education Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support the development of a positive learning environment within the practice. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols and new services. Administration and Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records using the practice clinical system. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient's computer notes. Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards and NMC Code of Conduct. Attend and participate in training sessions as required. Education and training Participate in the education and training and the induction of all members of Practice Staff with special responsibility for nursing staff. Share knowledge, experience and understanding to support the development of the practice team. Professional development Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.