Bank Nurse

Forest Integrated Health PCN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care network in London seeks a Primary Care Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care. The role includes managing chronic diseases, conducting health checks, and collaborating with GPs to ensure effective patient care. Candidates should have NMC registration and recent clinical experience in a community or primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
• Experience in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care within the PCN.
• Support long-term condition management and urgent care.
• Collaborate with GPs and the healthcare team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Clinical IT system usage

Independent work management

Wound care

Chronic disease management

Education

NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health)

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Our Bank Nurses provide flexible support across the PCN on weekdays and weekends, carrying out nursing duties to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out general nursing duties in line with patient needs.
• Support long-term condition management, wound care, immunisations, and health checks.
• Provide urgent care support when required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, and the wider healthcare team.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients across weekdays and weekends.

About us

We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) based in Waltham Forest, operating as Forest Integrated Health PCN. Our network brings together seven GP practices, working collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our community. In addition to core GP services, we deliver extended hours clinics from Monday through Sunday, ensuring that patients have greater access to healthcare at times that suit their needs. By working as an integrated team, we focus on improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and supporting the sustainability of primary care in Waltham Forest.

Job responsibilities

The Primary Care Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centred care within the PCN. Duties include general nursing tasks (such as wound care, immunisations, and health checks), supporting long-term condition management, delivering health promotion, and assisting with urgent care needs. The role involves working closely with GPs and the wider healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
• Recent relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience

• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, GP, or community setting.
• Delivering direct patient care such as health assessments, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience of immunisations, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality in primary care.
• Use of clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS) for record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and manage own clinics while being part of the wider team.
• Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD).
• Cervical cytology (smear taking).
• Travel health advice and vaccinations.
• Minor illness and triage experience.
• Supporting quality improvement, audits, or health promotion initiatives within primary care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.