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Practice Nurse

Bridge End Surgery

Chester le Street, DH3 3SL Permanent Posted 20 August 2026 Apply by 30 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Bridge End Surgery, Chester le Street

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Role description

Job summary

Bridge End Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experience Practice Nurse to join our friendly and committed nursing team. The position is for 24-28 hours per week.

You will be joining a great team working alongside 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant and GPA

The Practice Nurse will work delivering patient-centred long term conditions management to our patients. You will work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using expert clinical judgement and decision making to ensure safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the job

The Practice Nurse wilk work autonomously and as part of the wider team to deliver high quality care, including

Management of long term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and Ischaemic Heart Disease
Providing follow up and continuity of care for patients
Delivering health promotion, preventative care, and self - management support
Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

About us

The practice comprises of 2 GP Partners and 6 salaried GP's, 2 ANP's, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 1 GPA. We also have an established highly skilled reception and admin team.

As a practice, we support the nursing team throughout their professional development as well as also being a training practice for Doctors in Training and Medical Students. The practice holds a strong belief in the importance of continuous professional development as well as personal wellbeing.

We work closely with our PCN colleagues including Pharmacist's, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physio, Mental Health First Contact, CAMHS Mental Health Nurse.

Date posted

20 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2962-26-0002

Job locations

Picktree Lane

Chester le Street

County Durham

DH3 3SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the management if long term conditions
Provide appropriate health promotion for patients with or at risk of long term conditions
Manage and treat long term conditions in line with most current national and local guidelines
Cervical smear taking
Routine childhood vaccinations
Adult vaccinations
Seasonal vaccinations (Covid/flu)
Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
Contribute to the provision of education and training for other staff and students
Participate in research and audit where appropriate
Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records at all times
Attend and participate in any meetings when required
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the role
Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided for nurse holidays/sickness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (NMC)
Significant primary care or relevant experience
Management and education of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
Cervical smear taking

Desirable

Experience of working with EMIS clinical system
Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes
Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
Excellent time management skills/ability to prioritise and manage own time

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).

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