Practice Nurse in Greenford

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, dynamic GP practice based in Greenford. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to work 36 hours per week. We serve a population of around 7500 patients. Experience in General Practice is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, aspects of the role include:
• Immunisations
• Travel health
• Cervical screenings
• Wound care
• Long term condition care plans including Diabetes care
• Contraceptive advice
• Policy management relating to practice nursing role
• Infection control

About us

We are a well‑established, patient‑focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high‑quality, accessible healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of experienced GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, health care assistants and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. We also host PCN staff including Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, social prescriber and First Contact Physio. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged to develop professionally, and given opportunities to expand their skills. As a training and forward‑thinking practice, we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation in primary care, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice's multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entire patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of the clinical policies and procedures. They will work collaboratively with the practice team to meet the needs of patients and to support the delivery of practice goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Involved in providing direct patient care, including assessing their needs and discussing their treatment and medical care with doctors.
• Provide assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice.
• Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
• Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.

Supplies and equipment

• Co‑ordinate with admin staff to ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
• Following appropriate training, undertake collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure cleanliness of any equipment so used.
• Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
• Immunisations of patients as requested by other health professionals and dependent on patient needs.

Administrative and Professional responsibilities

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient's notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• Assist in the formulation of practice policies and develop appropriate protocols.

Student / Staff education and training

• Participate in the education and training of medical students, trainees and the induction of all members of practice staff.
• Maintain effective liaison with network staff and other disciplines concerned with patient care.

Professional Development

• Maintain continued education and update skills.
• Attend courses and/or study days as deemed by the practice or necessary for professional development.
• Annual appraisal and keeping record of professional development.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health and Safety

Familiar with, and follow the provisions of the Practice's Health and Safety Policy and all other procedures and safety rules of the Practice and assist in promoting health and safety policies. Lead on the infection control procedures for the practice.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples' rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice Policies & Procedures, and current legislation.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members and patients.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will apply Practice Policies, standards and guidance. Participate in audit where appropriate.

This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks the post holder will undertake. It does not indicate the degree of authority, range of duties covered and the flexibility required for the job. This job description may be amended in consultation with the post holder as developments evolve, and as part of the appraisal process.

Person Specification

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration
• Cervical cytology qualification
• Accredited training in chronic disease management