Practice nurse

The Hill Surgery; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hill Surgery is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team. You will provide high-quality nursing care, support chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion in line with your competencies.

You will work with GPs and the wider team to deliver excellent patient care, maintain accurate records and uphold professional standards through ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to general practice nursing.
• Current training in basic life support.
• Evidence of training in infection prevention and control, safeguarding and medicines management.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Travel health, wound care, contraception, sexual health training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) in line with training.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with national guidelines.
• Carry out cervical screening and other preventative health checks as trained.
• Perform wound care, dressings and other nursing procedures.
• Promote health education, disease prevention and patient self-management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using the practice system.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of vaccines and medicines.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider practice team.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and practice meetings.

Skills

Patient focused

Team player

Compassionate

Good communication

Clinical judgment

Education

NMC registration

CPD in general practice nursing

Job description

The Hill Surgery is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team. The successful candidate will provide high quality nursing care to our patient population, supporting the delivery of chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, health promotion and other general practice nursing duties, in line with their skills and competencies. We are looking for someone who is patient focused, works well within a team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice.

Undertake chronic disease management and reviews, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, in line with training and competency.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidelines.

Carry out cervical screening and other preventative health checks, where appropriately trained.

Perform wound care, dressings, health checks and other general treatment room duties.

Support health promotion, patient education and self-management of long-term conditions.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the clinical system.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding requirements and practice policies.

Ensure the safe storage, handling and administration of vaccines and medicines, in accordance with current guidance.

Recognise and respond appropriately to patients clinical needs, escalating concerns when necessary.

Work collaboratively with GPs, other nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team.

Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, training and competence, as required by the practice.

About us

The Hill Surgery is a general medical practice providing primary healthcare services to our local community. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care, with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention and the management of long-term conditions. Our team works collaboratively to provide accessible, high-quality care and to support the health and wellbeing of our patients. We value teamwork, professionalism and a patient-centred approach to healthcare.

Job responsibilities

Reports to: Lead Nurse / Practice Manager / Deputy Practice Manager

To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population, working as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team. The Practice Nurse will contribute to the delivery of essential and enhanced services, health promotion, disease prevention and the management of patients with long-term conditions, in accordance with their qualifications, training and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, treatment room services and health assessments.

Undertake chronic disease reviews, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, where appropriately trained.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with current national guidance.

Carry out cervical screening and other preventative health services, where trained and competent.

Undertake wound care, dressings and other nursing procedures.

Promote health education, disease prevention and patient self-management.

Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using the practice clinical system.

Ensure the safe handling, storage and administration of vaccines and medicines in accordance with practice policies and current guidance.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain a safe clinical environment.

Recognise changes in patients conditions and escalate concerns appropriately.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice meetings as required.

Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

Comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and equality requirements.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, training and competence.

Professional Responsibilities

Work within the NMC Code and maintain professional standards.

Practise within the limits of individual competence and seek advice when required.

Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Participate in appraisal, training and ongoing professional development.

Support the practice in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

General

The post holder will work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and relevant NHS guidance. This job description outlines the main duties of the role and may be reviewed in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Person Specification
• Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to general practice nursing.
• Current training in basic life support.
• Evidence of training and competence in infection prevention and control, safeguarding and medicines management.
• Willingness to complete all mandatory training required by the practice.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Training in travel health, wound care, contraception, sexual health. Copd, asthma

Experience

• Experience working in general practice or a primary care network.
• Experience undertaking chronic disease reviews, including diabetes, asthma or COPD.
• Experience carrying out cervical screening.
• Experience providing wound care, dressings and treatment room procedures.
• Experience supporting clinical audits, quality improvement projects or service development.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems commonly used in primary care.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting students, healthcare assistants or other colleagues.
• Ability to support service improvement, audit and the development of practice protocols

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.