Experienced Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

25 days annual leave

5 days study leave per year

Sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

NMC fees paid

Regular social events

Job summary

Hollies Medical Practice is recruiting a practice nurse to deliver primary-care nursing within its busy team. The role suits an experienced nurse, not a trainee. It centres on smears, immunisations, long-term condition reviews, and travel health, with clinical leadership mentoring of healthcare assistants and nursing associates.

The post is 37.5 hours on a fixed weekday rota, in a practice of around 15,500 patients. Applicants need at least three years of practice nursing experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practice nurse experience.
• Qualified to degree level (RGN).
• Strong knowledge of long-term condition reviews, infection control and vaccine cold chain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing clinics covering smears, immunisations, long-term condition reviews and travel health.
• Provide clinical leadership within the nursing team, coaching and mentoring healthcare assistants and nursing associates.
• Deliver a primary nurse-led service for chronic disease management, including QOF areas, the Universal offer and the PCN direct enhanced service.
• Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations under national and local programmes.
• Manage safe storage, rotation, disposal and stock levels of vaccines and drugs.
• Carry out clinic tasks such as cytology, ECGs, peak flow, venepuncture, urine testing and resuscitation care.
• Chaperone and support doctors during minor procedures.
• Make referrals to primary, community and secondary care teams.
• Develop, review and implement clinical protocols and practice policies.
• Provide health promotion advice on diet, contraception, smoking and exercise.
• Support practice GMS contract targets, CQC requirements and extended-hours clinical cover.
• Keep accurate records to NMC standards and follow infection control, sharps and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Caring approach

Team player

Adaptable

Feedback responsiveness

Education

Degree-level qualification (RGN Level 1)

Job description

The Hollies Medical Practice is recruiting a practice nurse to deliver primary-care nursing within its busy team, for someone already established in the field rather than a trainee. The work centres on smears, immunisations, long-term condition reviews and travel health, with clinical leadership and mentoring of healthcare assistants and nursing associates. The role is 37.5 hours on a fixed weekday rota, suited to a nurse who works autonomously within a practice of around 15,500 patients. Applicants need at least three years' practice nursing experience.

What the job involves

• Deliver nursing clinics covering smears, immunisations, long-term condition reviews and travel health
• Provide clinical leadership within the nursing team, coaching and mentoring healthcare assistants and nursing associates
• Deliver a primary nurse-led service for chronic disease management, including QOF areas, the Universal offer and the PCN direct enhanced service
• Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations under national and local programmes
• Manage safe storage, rotation, disposal and stock levels of vaccines and drugs
• Carry out clinic tasks such as cytology, ECGs, peak flow, venepuncture, urine testing and anaphylaxis and resuscitation care
• Chaperone and support doctors during minor surgery, specialist contraception and other procedures
• Make referrals to primary, community and secondary care teams
• Develop, review and implement clinical protocols and practice policies
• Provide health promotion advice on diet, contraception, smoking and exercise
• Support practice GMS contract targets, CQC requirements and extended-hours clinical cover
• Keep accurate records to NMC standards, meet data protection requirements, and follow infection control, sharps and safeguarding procedures

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level, RGN level 1

Experience

• At least 3 years' experience as a practice nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of long-term condition reviews
• Ability to ensure standards are met, such as infection control and cold chain

Other

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Caring approach
• Good team player
• Adaptable to change and able to reflect on and act on feedback
• Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Nice to have

• Experience of supporting team members
• Experience of working to protocols and procedures
• Cytology
• Childhood immunisations
• Diabetes and respiratory training

What’s offered

• NHS pension
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28
• 5 days study leave per year
• Sick pay scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• NMC fees paid
• Regular social events