Practice Nurse & Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in London as a Practice Nurse. You will deliver comprehensive nursing services, manage chronic conditions, and ensure patient care in a supportive environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a diverse practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing long-term conditions like diabetes and asthma.
• Proficient in cervical screening and immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical tasks like wound care and immunizations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and implement health protocols.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Infection Control

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Accurx

Job description

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Job Summary

Stamford Hill Group Practice is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who can offer a full range of nursing servicesto join our friendly East London general practice.

Job Summary

Stamford Hill Group Practice is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who can offer a full range of nursing servicesto join our friendly East London general practice.

You will be required to undertake all aspects of the practice nurse role including cervical screening, baby immunisations and chronic disease management.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care: Assist with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, contraceptive reviews, childhood immunizations, venepuncture (desired), ulcer care, Doppler assessments, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and contraception.

Clinical & Admin Duties: Follow protocols, maintain equipment and rooms, ensure stock rotations, and handle vaccine orders. Undertake home visits, keep mandatory check records, and support administrative processes.

Confidentiality: Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.

Health & Safety: Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.

Equality & Diversity: Promote inclusivity, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgmental manner.

Development & Quality: Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness, and ensure high standards of care.

Communication: Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

About Us

At Stamford Hill Group Practice we have 5 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, a Practice Nurse, 3 Clinical Pharmacists, paramedics, 1 HCA and an FCP. Within our PCN, we serve a population over 40,000 and have full access to ARRS staff including social prescribers, pharmacists, paramedics, ANPs and FCPs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. We are also a long-established training practice. We currently have a GP trainee, opportunities to get involved with teaching are always welcomed.

Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,700 to £53,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0016-25-0000

Job locations

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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
• Over 75 years old Health Checks
  
  

Women's Health And Family Planning:

• Cervical cytology
• General family planning services
  
  

Procedures And Wound Care:

• Wound care
• Suture and clip removal
  
  

Preventive Care And Management:

• Smoking cessation
• Weight management
  
  

Travel Health:

• Advice and preparation
  
  

Vaccinations and immunisations

Additional Procedures:

• Undertaking venepuncture following practice protocols
• 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 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 clean 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
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabs
• Assist GPs with minor surgery 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 clean 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
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• NMC registered nurse
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx
• Experience working with deprived populations
• Delivery of clinical audit
• QOF management
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• NMC registered nurse
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx
• Experience working with deprived populations
• Delivery of clinical audit
• QOF management
  
  

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).

Additional information

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

Stamford Hill Group Practice

Address

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA

Employer's website

https://www.stamfordhillgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stamford Hill Group Practice

Address

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA

Employer's website

https://www.stamfordhillgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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