About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of nursing services including health surveillance and screening, management of long-term conditions, contraceptive care, wound management, and the delivery of immunisation and vaccination programs.
You will also support the development of innovative nursing practice, using your experience and understanding of patient needs to identify opportunities for service improvement and enhance patient care.
This role is ideal for a nurse who is organised, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development, with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to both patient outcomes and the future development of primary care services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.To participate in long term condition management for patients according to explicit protocolsTo provide family planning adviceTo administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocolTo administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination scheduleMonitoring of ongoing treatments.To provide health education and cancer screening advice.Perform cervical cytology screening.To provide opportunistic screening and advice on mens health.To assist with planning and evaluating patient care.Clinical measurements such as blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGsThe administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injectionsUndertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds.To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol.Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate.Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner.To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice.To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body.To advise, support and contribute to the education of other members of the multidisciplinary team.Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards
About us
At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.
We take pride in offering a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including:
Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.Sick Pay: Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.Pension Scheme: Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.Enhanced Maternity Leave: We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their new-borns.Blue Light Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make a expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursementEmployee Assistance Network: Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 24-7Internal Awards: We recognise and celebrate the achievements of our staff through internal awards.Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from a variety of discounts that enhance your overall employee experience.
We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties
Clinical
To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.To participate in long term condition management for patients according to explicit protocolsTo provide family planning adviceTo administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocolTo administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination scheduleMonitoring of ongoing treatments.To provide health education and cancer screening advice.Perform cervical cytology screening.To provide opportunistic screening and advice on mens health.To assist with planning and evaluating patient care.Clinical measurements such as blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGsThe administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injectionsUndertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds.To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol.Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate.Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner.To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice.To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body.To advise, support and contribute to the education of other members of the multidisciplinary team.Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standardsTo participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy.To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policiesTravel advice and vaccinations
Record Maintenance
Keep contemporaneous clinical records using the computer system (paper records where appropriate), recording clinical history and examination findings, interventions and advice given.Ensure documentation is in line with NMC guidance
Stock Control & Equipment
Have shared responsibility for the Treatment room stock and report any stock shortages to the service leadMaintain nursing drugs and equipment reporting any shortages/failures to the service lead
The duties of the post may be reviewed and, if appropriate, changed by discussion with the post holder to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant nursing/health degree Registered first level nurse
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards
Experience Essential
Post-registration nursing experience Experience of working in primary care Management of long-term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
Address Hodge Hill Family Practice
Roughlea Avenue, Hodge Hill
Birmingham
B36 8GH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)