Overview
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reports to: Lead Nurse / Clinical Director / PCN Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Job Description
Responsible for: Supporting the delivery of high-quality nursing care across K&W Healthcare’s network of practices; supervision and mentorship of Nursing Associates, Student Nurses, and Health Care Support Workers.
Job Purpose
The Practice Nurse will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care across K&W Healthcare’s network of 27 GP practices within the Brent PCNs. The postholder will manage and support patients with long-term conditions, deliver proactive health promotion, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services. The role requires working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure equitable access and high-quality outcomes for a patient population of over 200,000 residents in Brent.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Care & Service Delivery
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and K&W Healthcare protocols.
- Manage and review patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease).
- Undertake a range of clinical procedures such as immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and health checks.
- Support chronic disease management, including recall systems and audits.
- Promote health education, self-management, and wellbeing among patients.
- Support the development and delivery of population health initiatives and proactive care models.
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to Student Nursing Associates, Nursing Associates, and Health Care Support Workers.
- Contribute to the induction and professional development of nursing staff across the PCN.
- Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and professionalism.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and service development across practices.
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including GPs, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve patient outcomes.
- Support seamless care transitions between primary, community, and secondary services.
- Governance & Professional Standards
- Ensure practice complies with NMC code of conduct, safeguarding policies, infection control, and CQC standards.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with K&W Healthcare policies and GDPR.
- Participate in audits, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care.
- Ensure safe medicines management, infection prevention, and vaccination standards are upheld.
- Travel & Multi-Site Working
- Work flexibly across practices within the K&W Healthcare network as required.
- Support practices with service delivery, training, and clinical capacity as directed by the Lead Nurse or PCN management.
- Professional Development
- Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective learning.
- Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
- Support and contribute to training programmes for future nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Post-registration qualifications in long-term condition management or public health (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular care).
- Demonstrable experience in general practice or primary care nursing.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning.
Desirable:
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
- Leadership experience in clinical quality improvement or practice development.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work across multiple practice sites.
- Committed to personal and professional development.
Practice Nurse employer: K & W Healthcare
K& W Healthcare is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where you can make a real difference in patient care. With a focus on professional development and training, employees have ample opportunities to grow their skills in a dynamic Greater London practice. Our commitment to teamwork and patient wellbeing ensures that every staff member feels valued and empowered in their role.
