GP Practice Nurse

Patient Care: Assist & support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, & manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.

Clinical & Admin Duties: Follow protocols, maintain equipment and clinical rooms, ensure stock rotation, and manage vaccine orders. Support flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, input and management of patient vaccination records, and assist with administrative processes.

Confidentiality: Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.

Health & Safety: Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.

Equality & Diversity: Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.

Development & Quality: Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness and ensure high standards of care.

Communication: Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurse and GPs to promote health and wellbeing.

Long-term condition management

Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)

COPD

Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning

Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management

Screening and health checks

BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status

Women's health and family planning

Cervical cytology

General family planning services

Procedures and wound care

Wound care

Suture and clip removal

Travel health

Advice and preparation

Travel Immunisations

NHS Vaccinations and immunisations

Additional procedures

Ear syringing

Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD

Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabs

Assist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required

Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:

Universal hygiene precautions

Collection and handling of laboratory specimens

Segregation and disposal of waste materials

Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

Managing blood and body fluid spillages

Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE

Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures

Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness

Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively

Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs

Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed

Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians

Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

The input of information and management of patient vaccination records

Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards

Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks

Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Alrewas Surgery is a semi-rural practice serving nearly 8000 patients. We are a staff team of 29 including GPs, nurses, HCA, clinical pharmacists and administrative and management staff.

This is a great opportunity to join the nursing team, contribute to its development, and play an instrumental role in shaping working practices within the Surgery. You will have the chance to be innovative in an environment where your skills and expertise are highly valued. Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Interest in or knowledge of diabetes management*; - Experience of EMIS Web clinical system *

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered General Nurse with NMC; - A demonstrable commitment to professional development; - Experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable: - Experience of working within a nursing team; - Using Emis, Accurx, Docman; - Trained in diabetes care and management; - Trained in phlebotomy and wound care

Experience

Desirable: - Local experiance within the area