Practice Nurse London

Job Summary

Experienced Practice Nurse (Full or Part Time) required to join a large GP practice in Paxton Green. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Physician Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, a Social Prescriber, MSK Physios and a Drug Counsellor.

Main Duties

• Run independent LTC clinics (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma)
• Provide cytology services
• Perform wound care, suture removal and venepuncture
• Manage chronic diseases
• Administer routine adult and childhood immunisations
• Administer and manage SMI depot medications
• Conduct home visits for vaccination and LTC reviews
• Collaborate closely with MDT colleagues (clinical pharmacists, physician assistants, care coordinators) on diabetes care and other specialties
• Work extended hours, including Saturdays, on a fair‑share rota (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Benefits

• NHS Pension
• 5 weeks holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Supportive, highly skilled nursing team
• Opportunities for clinical skill development and CPD support
• Annual salary review on Paxton pay scale, subject to performance appendix
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training support for student nurses to develop teaching and mentoring skills

Salary

£44,186 to £49,026 per year for full time (37.5 hrs) plus NHS pension and PGGP pay scale (grade F).

Job Responsibilities

• Support patients with long‑term conditions in face‑to‑face consultations and independent clinics
• Provide dressings, immunisations and general treatment room services
• Carry out health screening, NHS health checks and holistic health assessments
• Maintain accurate records and statistical reporting
• Communicate abnormal findings to the nursing team or GPs
• Conduct home visits as required
• Engage in health promotion and patient education
• Maintain competency under NMC code and practice policies
• Attend primary health‑care team meetings and other relevant meetings

Professional Development

• Adhere to NMC professional conduct and scope of practice
• Take responsibility for own professional development and educational updates
• Participate in team development activities and performance reviews

Support and Supervision

• Thorough induction for new staff
• Regular appraisals and access to training and development
• Daily and weekly nursing meetings; senior support and monthly practice development forums
• Clinical supervision opportunities

Confidentiality

Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, staff and practice information in accordance with internal policies.

Health & Safety

• Use personal security systems and infection control procedures
• Identify and manage risks associated with work activities
• Report potential risks and hazards

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A satisfactory DBS disclosure is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• Practice Nurse qualification
• Optional: Diploma or equivalent in diabetes and/or asthma & COPD care

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a practice nurse in general practice
• Experience working within a large multidisciplinary team
• Experience in health promotion
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while recognising limits of competence
• Desirable: 3+ years experience as a practice nurse; prior delivery of diabetes or asthma & COPD clinics

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Legal Statements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.