About this role
Job summary
Practice Nurse Required
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced practice nurse to join our thriving practice and work with our friendly team in attractive premises in Notting Hill Gate (London). Salary will be dependent upon experience.
Hours: 20-37.5 per week
Practice List size: 14000+
Experience in chronic disease management desirable but not essential as training will be available. The role will also cover all treatment room duties as well as immunisations, and cytology.
Please send your cover letter and C.V. We also have a practice website you may wish to look at: www.pembridgevillas-w11.nhs.uk
Work remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits: Excellent transport links
Licence /Certification:
NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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:
11 GPs1 Practice Nurse3 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)1 Physician Associate (PA)2 PharmacistsAdministrative and Reception TeamsManagement TeamOur 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS To be confirmed
Job summary
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC (required) Up to date certificates Up to date DBS
Desirable
General practice nurse experience
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice
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 The Pembridge Villas Surgery
Address The Pembridge Villas Surgery
45 Pembridge Villas
London
W11 3EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pembridgevillas-w11.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)