Exp General Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Willesden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

K&W Healthcare, a GP-led group running 27 practices across Brent, seeks a registered nurse to assess, treat and screen patients, run chronic disease clinics and participate in cervical cytology and immunisation programs. The post also covers running the treatment room, recording keeping, and supervision of nursing activity.

Current NMC registration as an RGN and recent general practice experience are required, with an emphasis on infection control and CPD in line with revalidation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and GP practice experience.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training.
• Immunisation and vaccination training to national standards.
• Accredited cervical cytology training with smear-taking experience.
• Infection prevention and control training and knowledge of current legislation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with NMC revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, screen and advise patients in line with NMC Code and protocols.
• Run chronic disease clinics and maintain call/recall systems.
• Provide nursing treatments independently or with clinical colleagues.
• Carry out health screenings and refer to the wider team as needed.
• Participate in national screening programs and immunisation schedules.
• Perform nursing procedures including wound care, injections, ECGs and minor procedures.
• Supervise nursing duties and manage the treatment room and stock levels.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to audits and reports.
• Assist with leg ulcers management and test interpretation.
• Contribute to service development, new initiatives and research.

Skills

Blood pressure

Phlebotomy

Diabetes care

Immunisations

Vaccinations

Wound care

ECG administration

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Basic Life Support

Immunisation training

Cervical cytology training

Infection prevention & control training

NMC revalidation CPD

Tools

ECG competency

Phlebotomy

Job description

A general practice nursing post within K&W Healthcare, the GP-led group running 27 practices across Brent. The nurse assesses, treats and screens patients, manages chronic disease through clinics and call-recall, and takes part in cervical screening and the immunisation schedule. The post also covers running the treatment room, keeping records and supervising nursing activity in the surgery. Current NMC registration as an RGN and recent general practice experience are required.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat, screen and advise patients in line with the NMC Code and agreed protocols
• Run chronic disease clinics and maintain call and recall systems
• Give nursing treatments independently or alongside clinical colleagues
• Carry out general and specific health screenings, referring to the wider clinical team as needed
• Take part in national screening, including cervical cytology, and deliver the national immunisation schedule
• Carry out nursing procedures including wound management, blood pressure, injections, ECGs, ear syringing, vaccinations, and assisting with minor surgery and IUCD insertion
• Supervise nursing duties and activities within the surgery
• Run the treatment room, its equipment and stock levels
• Keep accurate patient records, documentation and statistics for reports
• Assist with leg ulcer management and select and interpret tests
• Contribute to practice development, new services and PBC work
• Take part in research, patient audits, student education, staff induction and chaperoning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) qualification
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis training
• Immunisation and vaccination training to national standards
• Accredited and current cervical cytology (smear taker) training
• Infection prevention and control training and awareness of current legislation

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with NMC revalidation

Experience

• Relevant post-registration primary care or general practice nursing experience
• Experience in at least one of: blood pressure, phlebotomy, diabetes, immunisation, vaccinations, asthma, cervical smears or ECGs

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, Data Protection Acts and CQC compliance requirements

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, with reporting of any incident that may change DBS status

Other

• Ability to work on own initiative and recognise when referral is needed

Nice to have

• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring staff, or a teaching qualification
• Ear care and irrigation training
• Experience in addiction management, weight control, cancer management or heart conditions
• Family planning and contraception certification
• Qualification or formal training in chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Training in wound management and tissue viability
• Phlebotomy and ECG competency certificates
• Knowledge or qualification in health promotion and public health