This is a lead practice nurse post in the nursing team at Gainford Surgery, a GP practice of about 3,800 patients. The postholder leads clinical care for the nurses, nurse associates and healthcare assistants, and runs long-term condition management, screening and infection prevention and control. The post is part time, 24 to 28 hours over three days, with hours open to negotiation. Current NMC registration is required, and a prescribing qualification is welcome but not essential.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team and support high quality delivery of patient care
- Supervise and mentor nurses, nurse associates, healthcare assistants and student nurses
- Act as practice infection prevention and control lead, ensuring compliance with national and local standards
- Lead the management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart failure
- Deliver chronic disease reviews, child immunisations, vaccinations, cervical screening and health promotion
- Contribute to clinical audits and service development projects
- Support the practice's QOF achievement
- Support public health and screening programmes, including well man and well woman clinics
- Embed population health management approaches, targeting health inequalities and improving access
Qualifications
- Qualified to manage chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma and COPD
- Qualified to deliver cervical screening
- Qualified to deliver childhood immunisations
- Qualified to deliver vaccinations, including travel vaccinations
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a registered nurse
Experience
- Experience of working in general practice or primary care
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Nice to have
- Qualified prescriber
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Qualified as an IPC lead
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Lead Practice Nurse in North East employer: Gainford Medical Practice
Gainford Surgery is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises high-quality patient care. With a strong commitment to employee development, the practice provides opportunities for mentorship and skill enhancement within a well-established team. Located in a picturesque area between Barnard Castle and Darlington, employees enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance while contributing to a practice that has achieved a 100% approval rating in the national GP patient survey.
