General Practice Nurse

NHS Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Practice Nurse with Mentor Qualification to join a busy primary care team on a part-time, 18.75 hours per week, 18‑month fixed term contract. You will manage long-term conditions, vaccinations, screening, and patient care with support from GPs and mentors.

The role covers infection control, emergency readiness, and administrative duties within a NHS practice. Responsibilities include injections, ordering tests, assisting on minor procedures, and contributing to education

Qualifications

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD.
• Support GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections under prescription or PGD.
• Request pathology tests such as urine cultures and swabs.
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required.
• Maintain cold chain procedures for vaccines and drugs.

Skills

Injections

Infection control

Minor surgery support

Patient education

Job description

Practice Nurse with Mentor Qualification | 18.75 hours per week | 18 month fixed term contract

Clinical Skills

• Long-term condition management: Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)
• COPD
• Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning
• Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management
• CKD Management
• Screening and health checks: BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status
• New Patient checks NHS Health Checks
• Mental Health Reviews
• Learning Disability Reviews
• Women's health and family planning: Cervical cytology
• General family planning services
• Procedures and wound care: Wound care
• Suture and clip removal
• Travel health: Advice and preparation
• Travel Immunisations
• NHS Vaccinations and immunisations
• Additional procedures: Ear syringing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabs
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required
• Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Infection Prevention and Control

• Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including: Universal hygiene precautions
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
• Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
• Managing blood and body fluid spillages
• Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE
• Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures
• Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness

• Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

General Duties

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed
• Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

Administrative Tasks

• Order and manage stock such as: Health Promotion Literature District Hospital supplies Vaccinations to maintain adequate levels
• Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards
• Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks
• Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Patient Care and Outreach

• Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the role

Education and Research

• Participate in research projects within the practice as required
• Engage in the education and training of students from all disciplines
• Assist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team members

Liaison and Professional Development

• Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respected
• Participate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development