A part-time Practice Nurse post at Mulgrave Road Surgery, a GP practice where the nurse works alongside GPs, healthcare assistants and administrative staff. The role covers nursing care for patients of all ages, including health checks, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and reviews for long-term conditions. Part-time hours come with flexibility, and the post includes some support for extended access sessions. Current NMC registration is needed.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice
- Carry out health assessments, routine examinations and chronic disease reviews
- Administer immunisations, vaccinations, injections and medications in line with current guidelines
- Provide cervical screening, wound care, dressings and other treatment room services
- Support health promotion by educating patients on healthy lifestyles, medication and self-management
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records on the practice's clinical system
- Work with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
- Maintain clinical standards, infection control and stock management within the treatment rooms
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and up-to-date mandatory training for the role
Registration & licences
- NMC registration, maintained through revalidation
Experience
- Experience as a registered nurse, preferably in primary care, community or outpatient settings
- Experience delivering evidence-based nursing careExperience in health promotion and supporting patients to manage their own health
- Experience maintaining accurate and confidential patient records
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of general practice nursing principles
- Understanding of infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults
- Competent in using electronic clinical record systems
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making within scope of practice
- Confident in delivering treatment room services and chronic disease management
Other
- Flexibility to support extended access sessions or occasional additional clinics
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating patients with dignity and respect
Nice to have
- General Practice Nursing qualification or equivalent experience
- Cervical Screening (Sample Taker) qualification
- Immunisation and vaccination training
- Mentor or assessor qualification
- Previous experience working within a GP practice
- Experience managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension
- Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
- Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS Web or SystmOne
What’s offered
- Part-time position with flexibility
- Friendly, supportive and experienced team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Positive working environment where contributions are valued
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health of the local community