General Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care:

Assist and support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.

Clinical & Admin Duties:

Follow protocols, maintain equipment and clinical rooms, ensure stock rotation, and manage vaccine orders. Support flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, input and management of patient vaccination records, and assist with administrative processes.

Confidentiality:

Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.

Health & Safety:

Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.

Equality & Diversity:

Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.

Development & Quality:

Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness, and ensure high standards of care.

Communication:

Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills

Long-term condition management:

• Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)
• COPD
• Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning
• Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management
• CKD Management

• BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status
• Mental Health Reviews
• Learning Disability Reviews

Women's health and family planning:

• Cervical cytology
• General family planning advice

Procedures and wound care:

• Wound care
• Suture and clip removal

Travel health:

• Advice and preparation
• Travel Immunisations
• NHS Vaccinations and immunisations

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and coil clinics as and when required
• Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Infection Prevention and Control

Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:

• Universal hygiene precautions
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
• Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
• Managing blood and body fluid spillages
• Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE

• Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures
• Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness

• Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

General Duties

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed
• Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

Administrative Tasks

Order and manage stock such as:

• Health Promotion Literature
• The input of information and management of patient vaccination records

• Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards
• Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks
• Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Education and Research

• Participate in research projects within the practice as required
• Engage in the education and training of students from all disciplines
• Assist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team members

Liaison and Professional Development

• Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respected
• Participate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - NMC-registered nurse with relevant primary care experience
• - Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice
• - Excellent communication and organisational skills
• -A positive, flexible, and team-focused approach
• -Ability to work independently and confidently within scope of practice

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• - Experience of working with EMIS/DOCMAN

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

The Tutbury Practice

Address

Monk Street

Tutbury

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE13 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.tutburypractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)