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Bridge End Surgery Practice Nurse
The closing date is 30 September 2026
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.
Details
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
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
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bridge End Surgery
Address
Picktree Lane
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 3SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bridgeendsurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bridge End Surgery
Address
Picktree Lane
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH3 3SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bridgeendsurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Practice Manager
Lisa Davidson
01913883236
Details
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
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