GP Practice Nurse Required

The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care within the GP Practice, working under the direction of GPs and senior clinical staff. The role involves a broad range of clinical duties including cytology, wound and ulcer care, Doppler assessments, suture removal, venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, asthma reviews, spirometry, urinalysis, new patient medicals, travel and routine immunisations, including childhood vaccinations. The post holder will assist with minor surgery and coil fittings, chaperone patients, and support the collection and processing of pathology samples.

The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, following agreed clinical protocols and escalating concerns appropriately. The post holder will maintain clean, safe and well-stocked treatment and consulting rooms, sterilise and maintain clinical equipment, order clinical supplies and vaccinations. Participation in Practice meetings, administrative systems and together with any other duties appropriate to the role.

JOB TITLE PRACTICE NURSE

REPORTS TO THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS To be confirmed

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior clinical staff and GPs

Cytology

Wound care ,ulcer care, Doppler

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals Urinalysis

Travel Clinic

ECGs

Asthma and Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Hypertension Management

Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Organising samples prior to there collection

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Clean and sterilise equipment

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by Partners and Practice Manager

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Ordering of stock from the District Hospital

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

The Pembridge Villas Surgery is a busy NHS GP practice located in the heart of Notting Hill, London, providing primary care services to a registered patient population of over 14,000 patients.

The practice is supported by a diverse and dedicated multidisciplinary team, comprising:

Our large and varied team enables us to provide a broad range of primary care services while supporting the different needs of our patient population. The clinical team works closely with our administrative, reception, pharmacy and management colleagues to ensure that patients receive safe, effective and coordinated care.

Situated in the heart of Notting Hill, the practice serves a diverse and often busy population. We recognise the importance of providing accessible, responsive and patient-centred care while maintaining high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, communication and patient experience.

With a team of experienced healthcare professionals and strong administrative and management support, The Pembridge Villas Surgery continues to develop its services and systems to meet the changing needs of our patients and the wider NHS.

Qualifications

Experience