Description
Practice Nurse - Newcastle
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse urban population.
As a key member of the clinical team, you will provide proactive nursing services, manage long-term conditions, deliver immunisation programmes, and contribute to the continuous development of primary care services.
Practice Profile
- Urban, mixed-demographic GP practice serving approximately 13,000–15,000 registered patients
- Multi-professional team including GPs, ANPs, HCAs, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, and physiotherapists
- Modern premises with fully equipped clinical rooms
- EMIS Web clinical system
- Strong focus on accessibility, continuity of care, and preventive health
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver nurse-led clinics for asthma, COPD, hypertension, CHD, diabetes, and other long-term conditions
- Provide childhood and adult immunisations, including flu and travel vaccines
- Perform cervical cytology screening in line with national guidelines
- Undertake wound assessment, treatment, dressings, and suture/staple removal
- Conduct NHS Health Checks and opportunistic health promotion
- Carry out phlebotomy, ECGs, spirometry (if accredited), and BP monitoring
- Support management of minor illnesses and triage where appropriate
- Provide treatment room services such as ear irrigation and basic contraception checks
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records using EMIS Web
- Work collaboratively within the wider MDT to deliver safe and effective patient care
- Adhere to infection control standards and vaccine handling protocols
- Participate in practice audits, QOF activity, and quality improvement programmes
- Maintain NMC registration and engage in ongoing CPD
- Contribute to safeguarding processes for children and adults
- Uphold practice policies, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) with current PIN
- Previous primary care experience or equivalent transferable clinical skills
- Competence in immunisations, cytology, wound care, and chronic disease management
- Confident in autonomous practice and clinical decision-making
- Strong communication, organisational, and documentation skills
- Commitment to patient-centred care and reducing health inequalities
Desirable
- Chronic disease qualifications (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CHD)
- Mentorship qualification (SLIP, supervision training, or equivalent)
- Experience with EMIS Web
- Travel health training
- Spirometry accreditation
Working Pattern
- Full-time or part-time considered
- Flexibility required for seasonal demands (e.g., flu clinics)
- Occasional extended-hours sessions as part of local primary care network commitments
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Protected CPD time
- Supportive clinical environment with opportunities for development
- Modern facilities and access to PCN-wide services
Why This Role?
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic GP surgery serving a vibrant and diverse community. You’ll be able to shape nurse-led care, lead chronic disease services, and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team with excellent professional development opportunities.