Practice Nurse
Iridium Medical Practice
Birmingham, B33 8TA · Birmingham, B33 9EN
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We have an exciting job opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our nursing team. Applicants should possess appropriate nursing qualifications and be...
To care for Practice patients, including the provision of treatment, preventative care, screening, immunisations and patient education. At all times demonstrating a working knowledge of the conduct and standards required of a Nurse, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures.
Administrative and professional responsibilities
Practice Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide cervical screening (smear tests) and sexual health advice.
- Administer childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, and seasonal flu jabs.
- Conduct wound care, dressings, suture removal, and other treatment room procedures.
- Perform ECGs, venepuncture, and NHS Health Checks.
- Provide contraception advice and support as trained.
- Manage and deliver nursing care for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Contribute to infection control and cold chain compliance.
- Deliver culturally sensitive lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, and alcohol/substance misuse.
- Promote self-management of chronic conditions and provide patient education tailored to the needs of the local population.
- Participate in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) monitoring and data entry.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using EMIS
- Support clinical audits, safeguarding processes, and care planning.
- Attend and contribute to practice and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Professional Requirements
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Experience working in primary care or a similar community-based setting
- Confident in managing chronic diseases and delivering immunisations and screening
- Understanding of the health challenges faced in inner-city or deprived communities
- Cervical cytology training
Skills and Qualities
- Compassionate, culturally aware, and non-judgemental
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and work under pressure
- Strong communication and patient engagement skills
- Organised, flexible, and a good team player
- Committed to continuous professional development and improving care quality
Note: The role may involve home visits, participation in extended hours clinics (e.g., evenings or weekends), and working with multidisciplinary teams including social care, health visitors, and mental health services
Iridium Medical Practice is a large, forward thinking GP practice located in East Birmingham.
The practice prides itself on being friendly, supportive, and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and staff wellbeing. We actively encourage learning, development, and open communication across all roles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Additional qualifications in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Cervical cytology training
- Child immunisations training
- Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of at least 1 year
Desirable
- Primary Care experience
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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About the employer
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