Shah Zaman Surgery

General Practice Nurse

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Shah Zaman Surgery. This part-time role, initially for 8 hours per week, is offered under the NHS DES ARRS contract and involves working alongside nurses, GPs, GP Assistants, Physician Associates, pharmacists, mental health nurses, and First Contact Practitioners (FCP). The successful candidate will be flexible and able to provide cover for existing nursing staff during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining the high standards of our practice. An ARTP-certified nurse with experience in spirometry is preferred. Please note that hours may increase based on service needs.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive nursing care within the practice. Responsibilities include developing and implementing care programmes for frail and housebound patients, promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, and assessing patient needs to provide evidence-based treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions. Additional duties include delivering wound care, reviewing patient medications, managing chronic disease and well-person clinics, assisting with minor surgery, administering vaccination programmes, and supporting patients with mental health needs. The role also involves safeguarding responsibilities, liaising with external agencies to support vulnerable patients, and ensuring all clinical practices comply with local and national guidelines.

About us

Shah Zaman Surgery is a well-established, patient-focused general practice located in Castle Vale, serving a diverse community. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide high-quality care and ensure the wellbeing of our patients.

At Shah Zaman Surgery, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment, where teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect are at the core of our ethos. Our staff are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and continually strive for excellence. We offer a culture of professional development, encouraging all team members to enhance their skills and grow within the practice.

Working at Shah Zaman Surgery offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient care within a friendly and inclusive setting. We pride ourselves on providing integrated care and outstanding services to our patients.

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4778-25-0006

Job locations

Castle Vale Primary Care Centre

70 Tangmere Drive

Birmingham

B35 7QX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be occasions when other duties are required, depending on workload and staffing levels:

a. To support the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead by assisting with audits, training, and providing evidence of compliance to the practice manager as required.

b. To develop, implement, and embed an effective care management programme for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.

c. To assess patients healthcare needs, ensuring the delivery of appropriate, evidence-based nursing care.

d. To design, implement, and promote health and wellbeing programmes tailored to the needs of the patient population.

e. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases, promoting health and wellbeing.

f. To identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, aiming to prevent adverse health outcomes.

g. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required, following clinical evidence, NICE guidelines, and the NSF.

h. To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as necessary.

i. To provide wound care, including ulcers and Doppler assessments.

j. To review patient medications to improve compliance.

k. To advise patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including side effects and dosages.

l. To request pathology tests and manage pathology results appropriately.

m. To oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or specialist services as required.

n. To maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with relevant legislation.

o. To ensure effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all members of the nursing team.

p. To ensure the maintenance and appropriate use of chronic disease registers.

q. To develop, implement, embed, and participate in well-woman clinics.

r. To develop, implement, embed, and participate in well-man clinics.

s. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.

t. To assist GPs with minor surgery as required.

u. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.

v. To support the clinical team in managing emergencies.

w. To recognise, assess, and refer patients with mental health needs.

x. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.

y. To support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within own scope of practice.

z. To liaise with external services and agencies to ensure appropriate support for vulnerable patients.

aa. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the scope of practice of the individual.

bb. To support the clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies.

cc. To understand and apply practice and local policies relating to substance abuse and addictive behaviours, referring patients appropriately.

dd. To deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate.