General Practice Nurse

General Practice Nurse

Location: Brunel Medical Centre, Brunel University London, Uxbridge

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Working Considered)

About Us

Brunel Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice located on the Brunel University London campus. We provide high-quality NHS primary care services to a diverse patient population, including university students, families, and local residents.

We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred healthcare. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide excellent clinical care while supporting staff development and wellbeing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team and contribute to the continued delivery of high-quality patient care.

Job Summary

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based nursing care to our patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of nursing services including chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations, health promotion, and assisting in the delivery of quality improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive practice where professional development is encouraged and valued.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will:

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Undertake clinical assessments and provide treatment in accordance with clinical guidelines and practice protocols.
• Deliver evidence-based care and promote self-management where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Supporting and promoting infection prevention and control by adhering to national guidance and practice policies, maintaining safe clinical environments, ensuring appropriate vaccine storage and stock management, and contributing to infection control audits and quality improvement activities.
• Contributing to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual quality requirements.

Chronic Disease Management

• Conduct reviews for patients with long-term conditions including:
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Support patients in managing their long-term health conditions.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and escalate concerns appropriately.

Health Promotion and Prevention

• Promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
• Provide smoking cessation and weight management advice.
• Support population health initiatives and NHS screening programmes.
• Deliver opportunistic health education to patients.

Immunisations and Vaccinations

• Administer routine and travel vaccinations in accordance with national guidance.
• Participate in seasonal vaccination programmes, including influenza and COVID-19 campaigns.
• Ensure cold chain procedures and vaccine storage requirements are maintained.

Women's Health

• Perform cervical cytology screening.
• Provide contraception and sexual health advice within competence.
• Support women's health initiatives and preventative care programmes.

Treatment Room Services

• Wound care and dressings.
• Removal of sutures and clips.
• Ear irrigation (where appropriately trained).
• Injections and injectable therapies.
• ECGs and health checks.
• Phlebotomy where required.

Clinical Governance

• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities.
• Support infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assist with CQC compliance activities.
• Participate in significant event reviews and clinical meetings.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support the development of junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Maintain own professional development and NMC revalidation requirements.

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working in General Practice.
• Experience working within primary care,
• Competent in chronic disease management.
• Experience administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Diabetes management qualification.
• Asthma and COPD management experience.
• Travel vaccination experience.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web clinical system.
• Mentorship or teaching experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to training and career development opportunities.

DBS 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.

Pay: £22.00-£27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person