Job summary
Join Our Team as a General Practice Nurse (22 Hours per Week)
Shah Zaman Surgery is seeking a dedicated General Practice Nurse to work exclusively at our practice for 22 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in primary care, delivering high-quality nursing services and supporting patients across a range of health needs.
You'll provide essential care including chronic disease management, health promotion, and routine clinical duties, all within our supportive and collaborative team here at Shah Zaman Surgery. This position is funded through the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), giving you access to professional development and best practice while working solely at our surgery to improve patient outcomes.
If you're passionate about patient care and want to join a forward-thinking practice committed to excellence, wed love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
As a General Practice Nurse at Shah Zaman Surgery, you will deliver high-quality nursing care across a range of services. Your duties will include managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory illnesses, providing wound care, and promoting health and well-being.
You will also carry out cervical screening, administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations, perform routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks and ECGs, and assist with minor procedures. In addition, you will take responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) within the practice, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practice.
Accurate record-keeping and adherence to clinical protocols are essential. Working closely with our GPs and healthcare team, you'll play a key role in patient education and empowerment, helping individuals manage their health effectively. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll build strong patient relationships and contribute to improving health outcomes within our community.
About us
Shah Zaman Surgery is a long-standing, patient-focused GP practice based in Castle Vale, serving a diverse and dynamic community. We are part of the North Birmingham PCN and are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to improve health outcomes locally.
Our practice team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to maintaining a positive working culture. We value open communication, mutual respect, and shared responsibility, ensuring all staff feel part of a cohesive team. Professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to expand skills and grow within the role.
By joining Shah Zaman Surgery, you will be part of a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contribution will directly benefit patients. We pride ourselves on integrated working and delivering services that are safe, effective, and responsive to the needs of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
General Practice Nurse (22 Hours per Week)
Location:
Shah Zaman Surgery, North Birmingham PCN
Responsible to:
Practice Manager / Lead GP
Role Purpose:
To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Shah Zaman Surgery. The role involves delivering a wide range of clinical services, supporting health promotion, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Manage and monitor patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illnesses).
- Perform cervical screening in line with national guidelines.
- Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations.
- Provide wound care and dressings.
- Carry out routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures.
- Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients.
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintain patient records in accordance with practice protocols.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):
- Act as the IPC Lead for the practice.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits and staff training on IPC standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Work closely with GPs, other nurses, and the wider healthcare team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
Professional Development:
- Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
- Comply with NMC Code of Conduct and revalidation requirements.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience in a primary care or community setting.
- Competence in chronic disease management.
- Trained in cervical screening and immunisations (adult and child).
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
- Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or minor illness.
Hours and Salary:
- 22 hours per week, including Monday extended hours until 20:00.
- Salary in line with experience and NHS pay scales.
Benefits:
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Role funded through NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
- 30 days annual leave allowance (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
General Practice Nurse (22 Hours per Week)
Location:
Shah Zaman Surgery, North Birmingham PCN
Responsible to:
Practice Manager / Lead GP
Role Purpose:
To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Shah Zaman Surgery. The role involves delivering a wide range of clinical services, supporting health promotion, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Manage and monitor patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illnesses).
- Perform cervical screening in line with national guidelines.
- Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations.
- Provide wound care and dressings.
- Carry out routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures.
- Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients.
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintain patient records in accordance with practice protocols.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):
- Act as the IPC Lead for the practice.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits and staff training on IPC standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Work closely with GPs, other nurses, and the wider healthcare team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
Professional Development:
- Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
- Comply with NMC Code of Conduct and revalidation requirements.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience in a primary care or community setting.
- Competence in chronic disease management.
- Trained in cervical screening and immunisations (adult and child).
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
- Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or minor illness.
Hours and Salary:
- 22 hours per week, including Monday extended hours until 20:00.
- Salary in line with experience and NHS pay scales.
Benefits:
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Role funded through NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
- 30 days annual leave allowance (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
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).