About the Role

Stevenage Healthcare are looking for a highly motivated and experienced general practice nurse on a part-time basis, hours to be discussed at interview. This is an exciting opportunity to take a proactive clinical role in supporting patients with long-term conditions within a supportive and progressive primary care network.

Duties will include;

Support housebound patients with a range of long-term condition reviews.
Assess and examine patients presenting with minor illnesses (e.g. sore throat, earache, urinary tract infections, rashes, colds, minor injuries).
Provide level-1 wound management in our leg ulcer service.
Take detailed histories and perform focused clinical examinations.
Advise on self-care, over-the-counter treatments, and symptom management.
Recognise red flags and refer more complex or severe cases to GPs or secondary care when needed.
Educate patients about illness prevention, symptom recognition, and when to seek further help.
Promote healthy lifestyles and provide guidance on smoking cessation, weight management, immunisation, etc.
Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, and other members of the primary care team.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with NMC standards and local policies.
Document assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up advice clearly.
Stay updated with NICE guidelines, local protocols, and national healthcare policies.
Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development.

For further details, please see job description attached.

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:

Registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
A strong track record of performing Long Term Condition reviews
Experience and training in minor illness assessment and management
Experience of delivering LTC health checks for housebound patients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team and support fellow colleagues (clinical and non-clinical)
Commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality patient care

About Us

Stevenage Healthcare/Stevenage South PCN is made up of local practices who are commissioned to work together to provide a range of healthcare services to a population of 60,000 patients across Stevenage. The core network practices include Bedwell Medical Centre, King George and Manor House Surgery, Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice and Shephall Health Centre, however other practices may join the PCN in the future. The PCN is governed by a PCN board, with representatives from each practice, who provide oversight of the service and approval for strategy and future PCN plans and objectives. SSPCN have a fantastic work ethic and strongly believe in supportive teamwork.

Why Join Us?

Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment.
Access to clinical supervision and training resources.
Make a real difference by providing timely care to your local community.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and have the skills and qualifications to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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