Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, proactive and reliable qualified nurse to join our busy and well established team at Witterings Medical Centre. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, this is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our team of clinicians and provide excellent care to our community in sunny Witterings.
We are ideally seeking someone to work 36 hours over 4 days, and can offer some flexibility on working days.
Based at Witterings Medical Centre, a busy, well established GP surgery looking after 10500 patients.
The practice nurse will play a crucial role in providing high quality patient care and support within our medical centre.
If you are passionate about making a difference and working in a friendly, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of an established team to share responsibility for the implementation and provision of holistic care and health promotion to provide effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients as required.
Working as a member of the wider practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the local population.
The practice nurse will, as part of a team, be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
Witterings Medical Centre have over 10,000 patients with 4 partners, 3 salaried GPs, an experienced nursing team and an excellent administrative team. We are one of 8 practices in the Chichester Alliance of Medical Practices (ChAMP) Primary Care Network.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0251-25-0002
Job locations
Cakeham Road
East Wittering
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 8BH
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The following are the core duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the post holder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
• To support in developing, implementing and embedding health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for the local population.
• To support in implementing and evaluating individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
• To support identifying, managing and empowering patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
• To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence.
• In time to develop the skills to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide wound care (including in time complex wound care such as ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients.
• To support in developing, implementing and embedding an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
• To assist in provision of travel medicine services.
• To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
• As part of a team to oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
• To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.
• To ensure SNOMED CT (READ) codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
• To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
• To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.
• To assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
• To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
• To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
• To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
• To assist in implementing vaccination programmes for adults and children.
• To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice).
• To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc).
• To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual).
• To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
• To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
• Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners and lead nurse.
• Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care.
• Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA).
• Promote a safe and clean environment in line with infection control policies.
• Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation.

• The following are the core duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the post holder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
• To support in developing, implementing and embedding health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for the local population.
• To support in implementing and evaluating individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
• To support identifying, managing and empowering patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
• To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence.
• In time to develop the skills to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide wound care (including in time complex wound care such as ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients.
• To support in developing, implementing and embedding an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
• To assist in provision of travel medicine services.
• To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
• As part of a team to oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
• To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.
• To ensure SNOMED CT (READ) codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
• To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
• To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.
• To assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
• To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
• To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
• To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
• To assist in implementing vaccination programmes for adults and children.
• To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice).
• To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc).
• To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual).
• To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
• To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
• Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners and lead nurse.
• Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care.
• Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA).
• Promote a safe and clean environment in line with infection control policies.
• Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation.

• - Registered General Nurse Qualification
• - Membership of professional body

• - Additional qualifications in chronic disease management, sexual health, or other relevant specialisms

• - Previous experience in general practice or primary care
• - To work in accordance with NMC code of conduct
• - Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workloads
• - Ability to develop in accordance with the needs of the practice
• - Excellent communication skills
• - Competence in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, wound care, and injections.
• - Carry out risk assessment, surveillance and audit as required.
• - Ensure comprehensive written records are kept regarding any patients contact.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• - To work flexible hours including some late clinics until 6.30pm.

• - Experience of TPP SystmOne
• - Experience/qualifications or a willingness to be trained in issues relating to health promotion, such as Asthma/COPD and Diabetes.

• - Registered General Nurse Qualification
• - Membership of professional body

• - Additional qualifications in chronic disease management, sexual health, or other relevant specialisms

• - Previous experience in general practice or primary care
• - To work in accordance with NMC code of conduct
• - Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workloads
• - Ability to develop in accordance with the needs of the practice
• - Excellent communication skills
• - Competence in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, wound care, and injections.
• - Carry out risk assessment, surveillance and audit as required.
• - Ensure comprehensive written records are kept regarding any patients contact.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• - To work flexible hours including some late clinics until 6.30pm.

• - Experience of TPP SystmOne
• - Experience/qualifications or a willingness to be trained in issues relating to health promotion, such as Asthma/COPD and Diabetes.

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