Experienced General Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Park View Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an NMC-registered nurse with previous GP Practice Nurse experience to work within a busy, high-achieving training practice caring for approximately 6,000 patients. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, managing their own clinics and supporting patients with long-term conditions while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team. The role includes chronic disease management (including diabetes, asthma and COPD), cervical cytology, immunisations, travel vaccinations, contraception, health promotion and other core practice nursing duties. We are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing training and professional development and pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly working environment with excellent staff retention.

Please note: This vacancy is only suitable for applicants with current or previous GP Practice Nurse experience. Applications from nurses without at least 2 years General Practice experience and recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work independently within their professional scope of practice to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our practice population.

Main duties include:

• Managing chronic disease clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Undertaking cervical cytology (smear tests).
• Administering routine, childhood and travel immunisations and vaccinations.
• Providing contraception advice and associated services.
• Carrying out venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow measurements and other clinical procedures.
• Delivering NHS Health Checks, health reviews and health promotion advice.
• Supporting and promoting infection prevention and control by adhering to national guidance and practice policies, maintaining safe clinical environments, ensuring appropriate vaccine storage and stock management, and contributing to infection control audits and quality improvement activities.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, the wider multidisciplinary team and external healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective patient care.
• Participating in audits, clinical governance, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Contributing to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual quality requirements.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care within their scope of practice.
• Managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Undertaking cervical screening (smear tests).
• Administering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Providing contraception advice and associated services within competence.
• Performing wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.
• Undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow measurements, urine testing and other clinical procedures.
• Carrying out NHS Health Checks, cardiovascular risk assessments (including QRISK) and health promotion activities.
• Administering prescribed injectable medications and participating in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures.
• Making appropriate referrals to GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled, stored and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting patients to self-manage long-term conditions.

Infection Prevention and ControlThe post holder will promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control by:

• Adhering to national guidance, practice policies and standard infection prevention procedures.
• Maintaining clean, safe clinical environments.
• Ensuring the safe storage, handling, rotation and disposal of vaccines, medicines and clinical equipment.
• Reporting and escalating infection control concerns where appropriate.
• Participating in infection prevention audits and quality improvement activities.

Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:

• Maintain active NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.
• Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Work within practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Recognise own limitations and seek advice or refer appropriately.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Support students and other learners where appropriate.
• Contribute to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual requirements.

Team WorkingThe Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and external healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Flexibility is expected to support colleagues and meet the needs of the service.

Confidentiality, Health & Safety and SafeguardingThe post holder will:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults in accordance with national guidance and practice policies.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and practice procedures.
• Report incidents, accidents and hazards appropriately.

This job description is intended to outline the main duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role, following discussion with the Practice Manager or Partners.

About us

Park View Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice based in Crumpsall, North Manchester, providing high-quality primary care services to approximately 6,000 patients.We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care to our diverse local community. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud to provide an environment where patients and staff are treated with dignity, respect and kindness, regardless of their background.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide a wide range of primary care services in a supportive and welcoming workplace. We are passionate about investing in our staff through ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for career progression, contributing to excellent staff retention.

We are based within a purpose-built health centre with staff parking and excellent transport links. As a practice, we are continually investing in improving our facilities and working environment to create the best possible experience for both our patients and our team.

If you are an experienced GP Practice Nurse looking to join a supportive, inclusive team that is committed to delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.