Practice NurseNHS
Job summary
Herschel Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our expanding team.
Main duties of the job
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisations
- Routine Adult Immunisations
- Travel Advice & Vaccinations
- Wound Care
- Maintaining stock and ordering of vaccinations
- Infection Prevention Control
- Participate in practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties as is appropriate for the role.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisations
- Routine Adult Immunisations
- Travel Advice & Vaccinations
- Wound Care
- Maintaining stock and ordering of vaccinations
- Infection Prevention Control
- Participate in practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties as is appropriate for the role.
Patient Care & Service Delivery
- Support same-day access clinics and triage systems
- Contribute to improving patient access and flow within the practice
- Participate in the management of long-term conditions where appropriate
- Promote health education and self-management to patients
Team Working
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues where appropriate
- Contribute to the development of integrated working within the Primary Care Network (PCN)
Leadership & Service Development
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and practice development
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and governance activities
- Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets
- Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols
Education & Training
- Maintain own professional development and revalidation requirements
- Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal processes
- Support the training and mentorship of junior staff and students where appropriate
Governance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with legal and professional standards
- Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and information governance requirements
- Participate in significant event reviews and incident reporting
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within the scope of professional practice and competencies
- Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Ensure continued professional development in line with role requirements
- Act as a role model for high standards of clinical care and professionalism
General Duties
- Contribute to a positive and supportive working environment
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as delegated by the Practice Manager or GP Partners
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with service needs following consultation with the post holder.
About us
Herschel Medical Centre is large, modern building in Central Slough with approx 18000 patients. With a large MDT team and comprehensive administrative support, we are a training practice and proud to promote a positive environment for our service users to receive a high level of care.