GP Practice Nurse

NHS; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Practice Nurse responsible for delivering safe and effective nursing care. The role involves patient health checks, immunisations, and chronic disease management, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Candidates should possess a Nursing Degree, current NMC Registration, and experience in primary care. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree (BSc or MSc) or working towards.
• Current NMC Registration as RGN.
• Experience in primary care and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient health checks and develop management plans.
• Administer immunisations and manage chronic disease clinics.
• Support team standards and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Cervical cytology

Immunisation

Ear care

Chronic disease management

Wound care

Education

Nursing Degree Qualification BSc or MSc

Current NMC Registration RGN

Chronic Disease Management Qualifications

Job description

The general practice nurse is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the entire practice population.

Provide routine patient care and assist with procedures as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

Deliver evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and manage preventative nursing interventions for all patients.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team and report to the Nurse Manager.

Work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC).

Main duties of the job

1. Patient health checks, obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach. Develop management plans with patients where health or potential health problems are identified.
2. Blood Pressure and Pulse Monitoring, Height, Weight, BMI, Smoking Status, Alcohol Status, Q-risk calculations.
3. 24-hour BP & ECG Monitoring.
4. Travel health assessments, administer injections, and provide guidance in accordance with guidelines using PGD/PSD.
5. Immunisations (adult and child), childhood and adult injections & immunisations as per PGD or PSD.
6. Interpret pathology test results as per Clinical Protocols & Training.
7. Therapeutic monitoring, checking compliance with treatments using a holistic patient-centred approach.
8. Health screening, recognising issues beyond cervical cytology and contraceptive pill checks.
9. Wound and Ulcer Care, including trauma assessment, dressings, compression, bandaging, and stocking measurements.
10. Post-operative wound care, clip and suture removal.
11. Management of chronic disease Patient Health and Chronic Disease Checks as per Clinical Protocols and Training, e.g., Diabetic Foot Checks.
12. Ear care, including routine ear care and ear irrigation.

About us

Sutton has a population of approximately 200,000 residents registered to 21 practices with 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs); Carshalton, Cheam & South Sutton, Central Sutton, and Wallington PCN, each serving about 50,000 patients. PCNs are a key part of the NHS long-term plan, facilitating larger-scale collaboration among practices for improved recruitment, financial management, service provision, and integration with the wider health system. Our Sutton PCNs are forward-looking, friendly, and focused on providing excellent healthcare services. They are led by 8 PCN Clinical Directors and work together to enhance resilience, efficiency, and quality of care. We value diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and support work/life balance.

Job responsibilities

1. Repeat of main duties outlined above, emphasizing patient health checks, health promotion, immunisations, wound care, chronic disease management, and collaborative team working.
2. Support the local nursing team by maintaining standards, supporting CPD, and participating in quality assurance activities.
3. Support the practice in achieving its QOF targets and ensure compliance with practice policies.

Professional Role

Work effectively as part of a team, support others, delegate appropriately, and support the development of team members. Support the locality lead nurse in operational and clinical standards, participate in audits, maintain professional registration, and engage in CPD. Record patient data accurately and work collaboratively with colleagues. Support operational management tasks as delegated, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure policies are implemented.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree Qualification BSc or MSc or working towards
• Current NMC Registration RGN
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RCN)
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing in clinical practice (or equivalent)
• Chronic Disease Management Qualifications (e.g., Diploma, Degree)

Experience

• Primary care experience and knowledge of general practice operations
• Skills in cervical cytology, immunisation, ear care, minor surgery
• Experience managing chronic disease clinics
• Understanding of GP surgery structure and functioning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks in accordance with legal requirements.

Salary: £40,000 to £57,000 per year, depending on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term-time hours