Practice Nurse

PAY: £18-27 per hour, dependant on experience

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse

REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse, Operations Manager

HOURS: 33.5 hours per week. Negotiable for the right candidate

Monday: 8:30am – 5pm

Tuesday: 8:30am – 2pm

Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm

Friday: 8:30am – 5pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and organised Primary Care Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys a varied role and values continuity of care within general practice.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing care to our Nevells Road Surgery population, both within the practice and in patients’ homes.

We welcome someone who brings a positive attitude, is self‑motivated and able to work independently. While we offer support from our clinical and administrative staff when required.

• Wound care management and dressings
• Suture and clip removal
• ECG recording
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Administration of injections and vaccinations, including childhood, seasonal and adult immunisations per national guidance
• Cervical cytology
• Travel vaccinations and advice
• Health promotion and preventative care advice
• Urinalysis
• Stocking measurement
• Undertake a small number of patient housebound visits (fuel costs expensed to the practice)
• Assist with annual long term condition reviews
• Clinical admin: checking and recording fridge temperatures, checking emergency trolley & equipment
• Act as chaperone
• Stock ordering and management
• Support and guide junior members of the nursing team where necessary
• Maintain accurate patient records and coding using the practice’s clinical system (Systm One)
• Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for children and vulnerable adults

• Maintain NMC professional registration and undertake revalidation requirements
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and CPD
• Work within practice policies, procedures and NHS England (or equivalent) guidelines
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR and Caldicott principles

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Experience working in a primary care environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and patients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent with IT and clinical systems (ideally Systm One & Accu Rx)
• Comfortable following practice processes & procedures

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity for supported development
• Involvement in service development and quality improvement
• Free parking on site

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.