Practice Nurse

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This is a Full Time position, and we are looking to employ a Practice Nurse who has worked in General Practice. The Practice Nurse is essential in providing comprehensive nursing care, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and management within a primary care setting. The role involves a variety of clinical tasks including chronic disease management, dressings, immunisations, and health education. The Practice Nurse will work under the guidance and supervision of our Lead Nurse, contributing to the practice’s goals by delivering high-quality patient care and participating in health promotion initiatives.

The Practice Nurse is expected to perform clinical procedures and manage patient follow‑ups, ensuring the delivery of care is in accordance with the latest clinical guidelines and within the scope of practice.

• Provide general treatment room nursing care such as wound management, vaccinations, phlebotomy, and chronic disease management.
• Implement treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with wider healthcare professionals.
• Conduct home visits as an essential part of the practice nurse role.
• Deliver health promotion and prevention services, including sexual health, and participate in public health programs and initiatives.
• Provide patient education on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Organise and run specialised clinics for long‑term condition management such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, and other relevant nurse‑led clinical areas.
• Follow protocols for chronic disease management and maintain chronic disease registers.
• Regularly review and monitor patient health status and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Administer vaccines according to national immunisation schedules.
• Ensure proper follow‑up and record management for vaccinations and immunisations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
• Utilise Emis to enter patient data and retrieve patient information efficiently.
• Work closely with GPs, the Lead Nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and service delivery.
• Engage in continuous professional development to keep up‑to‑date with the latest healthcare practices and innovations.
• Facilitate learning experiences of other clinicians, including trainees, provide supervision, and promote shared learning.
• Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement meetings.
• Act on patient and staff feedback to improve clinical practices and healthcare outcomes.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols, including the use of PPE and hand hygiene practices.
• Safeguard and contribute to effective cold chain compliance, ensuring appropriate drug stock safety and rotation.

• Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration.
• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.
• Competent in using Emis & Docman systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritise workload.
• Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.
• Experience of working in a GP practice / primary care environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively, adapting the message for diverse audiences.
• Qualification to diploma level or above, or recognized qualification relevant to cervical screening, immunisation administration, chronic disease management, wound care, and other relevant areas.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.

Our practice is located in Oldbury and serves over 9,000 patients. The surgery comprises a diverse clinical team including GPs, nurses, and a HCA. We also offer training for trainee GPs. Our clinical, administrative, reception, and pharmacy teams work together in unison for the benefit of our patients.