Practice Nurse
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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 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, experience working as a Practice Nurse, with competence in core practice nursing skills e.g. immunisations, wound care, cervical screening
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- 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
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