General Practice Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring the smooth operation of our practice. This position requires a strong understanding of anatomy and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Full job description. Role Purpose As Practice Nurse at Goldsworth Medial Practice, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across a broad spectrum of clinical services. You will lead nurse-led clinics, manage long-term conditions, perform specialist procedures, and champion infection-control standards. Working closely with GPs, nursing colleagues and healthcare assistants, you will be instrumental in driving service improvements, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring our patients receive seamless, evidence-based care.

1. Key Responsibilities Chronic Disease Management Plan and run nurse-led clinics for diabetes, COPD, Asthma, hypertension, CKD and other long-term conditions Review clinical parameters, interpret results, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with GPs Immunisations & Vaccinations Deliver childhood and adult immunisation programmes (including flu, travel and catch-up vaccinations) Maintain cold-chain documentation and safety protocols Wound Care & Complex Dressings Assess and manage acute and chronic wounds, including leg ulcers Select and apply advanced, complex dressings; monitor healing and modify care plans Infection Control & Audit Design, implement and lead comprehensive infection-control audits and action plans Maintain and validate sterilisation/decontamination equipment; ensure full CQC compliance Clinical Procedures & Point-of-Care Testing Perform phlebotomy, ECGs, spirometry and finger-prick tests (e.g. INR, HbA1c) Health Promotion & Screening Conduct NHS Health Checks, cervical cytology and lifestyle-advice consultations Support smoking-cessation clinics, weight-management programmes and health-education events Governance, Record-Keeping & Supervision Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in EMIS Web Participate in clinical-governance meetings, significant-event reviews and practice-wide audit cycles Mentor and supervise HCAs, trainee nurses and student placements 3. Person Specification Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1) with valid PIN Minimum 2 years experience in UK primary care Proven competency in chronic-disease management Wound-care certification (e.g.

Wound Care Lead) (desirable) Skilled in infection control processes, audit and equipment validation Experience with EMIS Web clinical systems Strong communication, organisational and IT skills Leadership, mentoring or project-management experience Flexible, proactive, patient-centred, and team-oriented approach Interest in service-development and QI (Quality Improvement) 4. Our Team & Culture Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of GPs, ANPs, HCAs, administrative staff and visiting specialists. Support & Mentorship: Regular clinical-update sessions, peer-review meetings and one-to-one mentorship ensure you are never working in isolation. Innovative Ethos: We encourage you to lead service-development projects, embrace new technologies and contribute ideas at our fortnightly team huddles.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent qualification with valid nursing registration.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential.
• Previous experience in GP practice and clinical setting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on patient care and communication.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Practice Nurse.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £21.00-£30.19 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2025