Practice Nurse (part time)

Greet Medical Practice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Greet Medical Practice in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our busy clinical team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, with training provided for nurses without prior practice-nurse experience.

You will support GPs, conduct health assessments, wound care, immunisations, and health promotion within a welcoming, teaching-practice environment. We value compassionate patient interaction, strong teamwork, and adherence to NHS standards.

Qualifications

• UK-recognised nursing qualification and NMC registration.
• Proactive nurse with passion for patient care and working in a team.
• Willingness to train in practice-nurse duties.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive patient care, including health assessments and health education.
• Administering medications and injections accurately and safely.
• Assisting with minor procedures and clinical examinations.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and recording medical histories.
• Supporting GPs with administrative tasks and managing appointments.
• Promoting preventative care and health education to patients.
• Ensuring infection control procedures are followed.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate approach

Education

NMC registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to utilise their skills in a supportive setting, contributing to the wellbeing of our patients and the efficiency of our practice.

Training will be offered to registered nurses that does not have practice nurse experience

Main duties of the job

• Providing comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound management, and health education
• Administering medications and injections accurately and safely in accordance with prescribed protocols
• Assisting with minor procedures and clinical examinations
• Monitoring patient vital signs and recording medical histories
• Supporting GPs with administrative tasks such as updating patient records and managing appointments
• Offering health advice and promoting preventative care strategies to patients
• Ensuring infection control procedures are strictly followed within the practice
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards

Experience in the following areas chronic disease management, immunisations, vaccinations, minor wounds, complex wounds, leg ulcers, smears, ECG, blood samples etc. However, training will be offered to suitable candidates.

About us

Greet Medical Practice is a GP training practice located at 50 Percy Road, Greet, Birmingham, B11 3ND. It provides primary care medical services to approximately 6,500 registered patients from a diverse local community. The practice delivers a wide range of NHS services, including consultations, chronic disease management, vaccinations, cervical screening, health promotion, safeguarding, and preventative healthcare. As a training practice, it supports the development of healthcare professionals through the supervision and education of medical students, trainee GPs, and other healthcare staff.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Providing comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound management, and health education
• Administering medications and injections accurately and safely in accordance with prescribed protocols
• Assisting with minor procedures and clinical examinations
• Monitoring patient vital signs and recording medical histories
• Supporting GPs with administrative tasks such as updating patient records and managing appointments
• Offering health advice and promoting preventative care strategies to patients
• Ensuring infection control procedures are strictly followed within the practice
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards

Experience in the following areas chronic disease management, immunisations, vaccinations, minor wounds, complex wounds, leg ulcers, smears, ECG, blood samples etc. However, training will be offered to suitable candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualifications recognised within the UK, such as NMC registration
• This role is ideal for a proactive nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care within a collaborative team. We value professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for healthcare.

Other

• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Demonstrated competence in medication administration and patient care procedures
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Compassionate approach with excellent communication skills, capable of building rapport with patients of all ages

Experience

• Experience as a practice nurse, or worked within primary care desirable, however training will be offered to the suitable candidate

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.