Job Description

Overview

The Grove Medical Group is a forward-thinking GP practice operating in Gosforth Newcastle. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality care to our patients as part of our established multidisciplinary team.

The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through a variety of nursing services including chronic disease management, immunisations, including travel vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within their professional scope of Practice, as well as collaboratively with the wider clinical team to meet the needs of our patient population.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will support the delivery of high-quality nursing care and contribute to the smooth operation of clinical services. Key responsibilities include:

Always ensuring patient confidentiality and respecting privacy. Embracing and supporting changes aimed at improving service delivery. Providing compassionate, courteous, and respectful care to all. Demonstrating competence through the timely and effective completion of assigned tasks. Adhering to health and safety policies and relevant legislation. Promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work. Managing personal workload and resources effectively. Actively contributing to team improvement through self-reflection and collaborative feedback.

About us

The Grove Medical Group is a friendly, innovative, and patient-focused GP practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The Grove Medical Group is a forward-thinking GP practice in Newcastle. We use a digital Triage system that gives patients easy access and quick solutions.

Our experienced and enthusiastic teams work hard to provide high-quality care for patients.

You can read more about the practice, our background, and our outcomes in our recruitment brochure.

Job responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Act as or support the IPC Lead, conducting audits, training, and ensuring compliance with policy. Support the creation of the IPC Annual Statement with the Practice Manager. Assist in reviewing and implementing infection control policies in line with current legislation.

Treatment Room

Provide support with minor procedures, dressings, ECGs, and patient follow-ups. Assist in the completion of medicals and monitor patients as needed.

Clinical Areas

Monitor cleanliness and compliance across clinical areas. Manage infection prevention measures and ensure supply levels are maintained. Process samples and oversee vaccine storage, cold chain, and stock control. Support the provision of travel health services. Ensure adherence to the practice chaperone policy.

Minor Surgery

Ensure availability of equipment/medication. Provide wound care, suture removal, and follow-up management. Maintain accurate records and procedure logs.

IUCD Fitting

Support GPs with IUCD procedures, including patient preparation and follow-up. Ensure supplies are maintained and documentation is complete, including patient consent.

Cervical Cytology

Perform cervical screening in line with national guidance. Liaise with local services and attend mandatory training. Conduct regular audits and provide advice on contraception, HRT, and women's health. Support patient education and monitor related supplies.

Therapeutic Monitoring

Monitor patient compliance and assess treatment efficacy. Recognise clinical abnormalities and recommend adjustments as appropriate. Provide care aligned with NICE and NSF guidance. Prescribe medications under PGDs within scope of practice. Appropriately delegate tasks ensuring safe practice.

Wound Care & Management

Assess and manage both routine and complex wounds. Use diagnostic tools (e.g. Doppler) as required. Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.

Health Checks & Chronic Disease Management

Conduct health assessments and identify lifestyle-related risk factors. Develop and evaluate personalised care plans. Promote medication adherence and provide education on use and side effects. Lead chronic disease clinics and refer to secondary care when necessary. Deliver opportunistic and planned health promotion interventions. Recognise and refer patients with mental health concerns. Embed health and wellbeing programmes within the practice.

Clinical Governance & Audit

Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne in accordance with NMC standards. Ensure consistent and appropriate use of read codes. Regularly review clinical practice and adapt to policy updates. Participate in significant event reviews using structured approaches such as root cause analysis (RCA).

Safeguarding

Support the clinical team in safeguarding children and adults, following national and local policies.

Personal & Professional Development

Participate in annual appraisals and maintain a portfolio of professional development. Take responsibility for continuous learning and skills development. Proactively contribute to personal and team growth. Fulfil revalidation requirements.

Confidentiality

Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all patient and staff information. Ensure compliance with policies on data protection and information governance. Disclose information only to authorised individuals as per practice protocols.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment as a practice nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., QOF

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (current registration NMC with no restrictions) Degree in Adult Nursing

Desirable

Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber / Independent prescriber Family planning qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes on SystmOne Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure

Desirable

Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood) Chronic disease management Travel medicine Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Other

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

The Grove Medical Group

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1NU

Employer's website

https://thegrovemedicalgroup.nhs.uk/

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Practice Nurse.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 36,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025