Job summary
We
are looking for an energetic, motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join
our friendly and supportive nursing team which consists of an ANP, 3 Nurses and
3 HCAs.
The
post-holder will be proficient in all aspects of general practice nurse duties,
and able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our patients,
working autonomously within their scope of practice.
You
will play a key role in managing long term conditions, delivering
immunisations, supporting public health programmes, and promoting health and
wellbeing across our local community. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to improving patient outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and
supporting service development within a forward-thinking, busy GP teaching
practice.
What We Offer
Competitive
salary dependent on experience
NHS
pension scheme
Supportive
team environment, biweekly nursing team meetings
Opportunities
for training and professional development
1-week paid study leave pro-rata allowance per annum with up to
£250 reimbursement for CPD courses
Regular
appraisal and clinical supervision
24 hours ideally over 3 days to include a
Tuesday
Main duties of the job
Deliver
routine nursing care including wound care, ECGs, and health checks
Lead
and support the management of long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, COPD,
asthma
Deliver
immunisations, vaccinations and cervical screening programmes
Provide
health promotion and prevention advice to patients
Support
infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain
accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Participate
in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise
clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support
the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
About us
We
are a large, well-established, patient-centred GP practice that serves a
diverse population, which includes managing the medical centre at the
University of Roehampton. We are an active Student
Nurse, Undergraduate and Postgraduate GP training practice
We
pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and fostering a
supportive working environment where staff development and wellbeing are
prioritised.
We
are situated within an easy walking distance of Putney High Street and its
multiple transport links, British Rail, London Underground and bus lines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
routine nursing care including wound care, ECGs, and health checks
Lead
and support the management of long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, COPD,
asthma
Deliver
immunisations, vaccinations and cervical screening programmes
Provide
health promotion and prevention advice to patients
Support
infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain
accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Participate
in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise
clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support
the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
routine nursing care including wound care, ECGs, and health checks
Lead
and support the management of long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, COPD,
asthma
Deliver
immunisations, vaccinations and cervical screening programmes
Provide
health promotion and prevention advice to patients
Support
infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain
accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Participate
in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise
clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support
the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC
- Competence in core nursing skills e.g. immunisations, wound care, cervical screening
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience in management of long term conditions
- Experience in quality improvement or audits
- Knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care systems
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
- IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC
- Competence in core nursing skills e.g. immunisations, wound care, cervical screening
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience in management of long term conditions
- Experience in quality improvement or audits
- Knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care systems
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
- IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
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).
