Practice Nurse & IPC Lead

Dr Rozewicz & Partners; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Harrow is looking for a Practice Nurse & ICP Lead to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a dynamic team environment. You will manage chronic diseases and lead initiatives in Infection Control, ensuring high-quality support and thorough patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary care and relevant nursing qualifications.

Benefits

Professional Development

Collaborative Environment

Diverse Patient Population

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Autonomous working abilities.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred chronic disease management.
• Conduct cervical screenings and immunisation programs.
• Lead Infection Prevention and Control initiatives.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Womens Health Services

Childhood Immunisations

Infection Control

Wound Care

Education

Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Cervical Screening training

Childhood Immunisation training

Job description

As a Practice Nurse & ICP Lead, you will be involved in a wide variety of essential nursing duties, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a forward-thinking and patient-centred environment. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in compression bandaging and taking a lead in Infection Prevention Control.

Main duties of the job

• Chronic Disease ManagementExperience in managing chronic conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, with an ability to provide patient-centred care plans and reviews.
• Womens Health ServicesIncluding cervical screening (smears) and contraceptive advice, in line with UK standards and guidelines.
• Childhood ImmunisationsProviding vaccinations and immunisation support, promoting a healthy start for children.
• Travel Health Advice and VaccinationsSupporting patients with essential travel health services, including vaccination administration and patient education on travel-related health.
• Health Promotion and Disease PreventionOffering lifestyle advice, smoking cessation support, and proactive health education to improve patients' well-being.
• Wound Care and ManagementDelivering assessment and management of wounds, including dressings, compression bandaging and suture removal, ensuring best-practice care and timely healing.
• Infection Control and Cold Chain ManagementTaking a lead in safe infection control practices and adherence to vaccination/ medication storage protocols.

About us

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), General Practice Nurses (GPNs), Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), a Physician Assistant (PA), and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), alongside our dedicated administrative staff. Together, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

At Simpson House Medical Centre, we pride ourselves on our approachable, team-focused culture and commitment to supporting professional growth while providing high-quality, compassionate care for our patients.

In addition to competitive pay based on experience, we offer:

• Professional DevelopmentOpportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, with support for ongoing training and new protocols.
• Collaborative EnvironmentWork within a cohesive team where your skills and contributions are valued.
• Diverse Patient PopulationEngage in varied and rewarding patient care, allowing you to make a genuine impact.

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be occasions where other duties are required, depending on workload and staffing levels.

Clinical Care

• Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care to meet patient needs.
• Manage and support patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, providing patient-centred reviews and care plans.
• Identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to help prevent deterioration.
• Provide routine nursing care, including cervical screening, in line with NICE guidance and national frameworks.
• Deliver wound care, compression bandaging and Doppler assessments as required.
• Provide and coordinate travel health advice and vaccination services.
• Request and process pathology investigations in accordance with clinical need.
• Administer and monitor adult and childhood vaccination programmes.

Record Keeping and Governance

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using SNOMED CT coding.
• Ensure compliance with practice policies, including chaperone, infection control, and cold chain procedures.
• Support the team in maintaining clinical safety, including participation in emergency situations when required.
• Lead the practices Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme, ensuring policies, audits, and procedures are up to date, evidence-based, and compliant with national guidance.
• Provide training, support, and expert advice to the clinical and administrative team, promoting safe practices, monitoring infection risks, and driving continuous improvement in IPC standards.

Health Promotion and Patient Support

• Contribute to the development and delivery of health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• Provide opportunistic health advice, lifestyle support, and smoking cessation interventions.
• Recognise and refer patients presenting with mental health needs appropriately.
• Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure appropriate support for vulnerable patients.
• Promote continuity of care and patient education through effective communication and follow-up.

Team and Service Development

• Support GPs and the wider clinical team as required.
• Participate in safeguarding processes in line with local and national policy.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and shared learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance patient care and service efficiency.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the core duties outlined above, the Practice Nurse may be required to:

• Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the evaluation and improvement of patient care.
• Develop, review, and implement nursing protocols and procedures as needed.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the nursing team, offering guidance and sharing expertise when appropriate.
• Contribute to local initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Participate in shared learning activities within the practice to promote continual improvement and professional development.
• Regularly review clinical practice, responding to changes in national policy, guidance, or best practice.
• Participate in the review and learning from significant and near-miss events to support a culture of safety and quality improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Cervical Screening training
• Childhood Immunisation training

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.