Gp Practice Nurse

The Elms Medical Practice; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elms Medical Practice in Harpenden is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse (NMC registered) to join a busy primary care team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, perform vaccinations, wound care, and chronic disease management within a supportive practice.

Applicants should have NHS and primary care experience, welcome ongoing training, and be committed to high-quality patient care. DBS and UK registration are required.

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered and actively practicing.
• Experience in NHS settings and primary care is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously within a GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop and evaluate treatment programmes to promote health.
• Manage long-term conditions and deliver preventative nursing care.
• Review medications and advise on regimens and interactions.
• Administer vaccinations and injections as required.
• Support health promotion, self-care, and patient education.
• Assist with family planning, cervical cytology, and contraception.

Skills

NMC registered

NHS experience

Primary care experience

Job description

Job summary

We are a caring, compassionate, forward thinking, friendly, coordinated, enthusiastic Partnership of doctors who enjoy working with an Elms and PCN team of Nurses, Minor illness clinicians, Paramedic, Physician Associates, Care Co-ordinators, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, First Contact Practitioners, and jointly we are a highly trained and motivated team.

We are also a very dynamic and enthusiastic training practice, and passionate about staff development We are also an active, leading, and zealous member of the Harpenden Health PCN.

We have regular nurse meetings, MDT meetings and training events to encourage learning, sharing and discussion and a dedicated GP Nurse lead. We pride ourselves on our friendly supportive staff. We are well organised, high achieving and adapt to an ever-changing working environment. We provide general medical services to c17,500 patients in a desirable commuter belt suburb and are looking for a qualified registered Nurse. Salary will be competitive and based on experience and ability. The ability to do immunisations and dressings is essential however other areas of Practice Nursing can be developed through training. We hope to have captured your interest, as we are a great practice to work with.

Main duties of the job

• Cytology
• Removal of sutures
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Hypertension service (Training provided)
• COPD service (optional)
• Venepuncture
• Aural care and advice
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Flu clinics (incl Saturdays in October)
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Prescribing within area of competence
• Family Planning

About us

Committed to serve, striving for excellence.

We aim to provide our patients with an efficient and effective, quality service.

Provide a high standard of medical care

Be committed to our patients needs

Act with integrity and complete confidentiality

Be compassionate, courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating

Details

Date posted 05 August 2026

Pay scheme Other

Salary Depending on experience

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Part-time

Reference number A2212-26-0004

Job locations 5 Stewart Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QA, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is for a qualified and NMC registered nurse, ideally with experience in Primary Care, as needs to be able to complete a variety of duties and tasks listed within this job description.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. As autonomous practitioners the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making. They will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including using non-drug-based treatment methods, in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Write own prescriptions for conditions falling within area of expertise and as laid out in the Clinical Governance Framework for The Elms Medical Practice

Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Task List

• Cytology
• Removal of sutures
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Hypertension service (Training provided)
• COPD service (optional)
• Venepuncture
• Aural care and advice
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Flu clinics (incl Saturdays in October)
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Prescribing within area of competence
• Family Planning

Other tasks will include:

• Assisting Health Care Assistant in:
• Cleaning all clinical areas ensuring continued high standards in infection control
• Ensuring all single use items are kept stocked and in date.
• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
• Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Provide mentorship and guidance
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• A duty to advise practice manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Special Requirements of the Post:

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense.
• A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
• A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and reported to appropriate doctor.
• A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.
• An awareness of own limitations and experience.
• To work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct

To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio

Full DBS check

GENERAL

1. Training

Training requirements will be monitored constantly, as well as by yearly appraisal. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. Its the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.

2. Accountability

Although accountable to the partners of the practice through the practice manager as an employee, they are ultimately responsible for their own practice and must ensure that limitations are always acknowledged. Full training will be provided for any clinical procedures.

3. Administration

All records need to be clear and comprehensive.

4. Liaison

As well as the nursing team, the Practice Nurse will work closely with reception and administration staff and will be expected to communicate and liaise with the all other members of the Practice team.

5. Communication

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and Carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Estimate and maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Participate in practice team meetings, delivering the nursing agenda

Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the practice priorities

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g. PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Awareness of principles of The Caldicott Guardian

6. Team working

Understand own role and scope in the practice and identify how this may develop over time

Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nurses

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies.

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team

7. Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

Act as a role model to support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense, while adhering to practice limitations and protocols.
• Flexibility to provide cover for absent colleagues, sometimes at short notice.
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• To be a registered nurse with a NMC personal identification number
• To be competent in nursing duties required for the post

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post and may be amended from time to time after consultation with the post-holder to reflect the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered
• Nurse experience within NHS
• Experience of working in a primary care or a GP practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name The Elms Medical Practice

Address 5 Stewart Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QA, United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.elmsmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Emma Heaton [e-mail]

GP Practice Nurse • Harpenden, United Kingdom