About this role
Job summary
A Practice Nurse plays a key role within a General Practice, delivering highquality, patientcentred nursing care as part of the primary care team. They work closely with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to support the health and wellbeing of the practice population
Main duties of the job
Main ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
Chronic disease management:Diabetes
Asthma & COPD
Hypertension & cardiovascular disease
Chronic wound care
Treatment room duties:Wound management and dressings
Ear irrigation
ECGs
Urinalysis
Cervical screening (if trained)
Immunisations:Childhood vaccinations
Travel vaccines
Seasonal flu & COVID19 vaccinations
Health checks and assessments:NHS Health Checks
Wellwoman and wellman clinics
Smoking cessation advice
Weight management and lifestyle interventions
Quality & Safety
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with practice policies
Follow infection control standards
Participate in audits, QOF, and clinical governance activities
Support safeguarding processes for adults and children
About us
We are a small, community focused GP practice serving a list size of approximately 5,000 patients. Our practice is known for its warm, supportive atmosphere and strong commitment to delivering high quality, personalised primary care. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, accessible, and compassionate practice, where staff work closely together to provide continuity of care. As a small team, communication is strong, decision making is efficient, and support for one another is central to how we operate
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Chronic Disease Management
Provide structured reviews for long term conditions such as:
AsthmaCOPDDiabetesHypertensionCardiovascular diseaseDevelop personalised care plans and provide patient education.2. Treatment Room DutiesWound assessment and managementDressings and suture removalEar irrigationECG recordingUrinalysisBlood pressure monitoringContraceptive advice (nonprescribing)3. Immunisation & VaccinationChildhood immunisationsTravel vaccinationsSeasonal flu and COVID19 vaccinationsAdult vaccinations as per national schedules4. Health Screening & Preventative CareCervical cytology (if trained)NHS Health ChecksLifestyle advice: smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol advicEHealth promotion within the practice population5. Clinical Quality & GovernanceMaintain accurate, timely clinical recordsContribute to QOF, audits, and quality improvement projectsAdhere to infection prevention and control standardsSupport safeguarding processes for adults and childrenWork in line with practice policies, guidelines, and professional standards6. Teamwork & CommunicationWork closely with GPs, the HCA, admin team, and wider PCN colleaguesParticipate in team meetings and contribute to practice developmentProvide support and mentorship to junior staff where appropriate7. Professional DevelopmentMaintain NMC registration and revalidationUndertake required CPD and statutory trainingEngage in annual appraisal and competency reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Experience in primary care, community, or acute nursing Immunisation and vaccination training Chronic disease management knowledge Ability to work autonomously Strong communication and interpersonal skills IT literacyClinical System essential
Desirable
Cervical cytology training Chronic disease qualifications (e.g., diabetes, respiratory) Experience using EMIS Mentor/teaching experience Interest in quality improvement or audits
Experience Essential
Experience of working within primary care and a nursing team
Desirable
Dealing with vulnerable patients 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 Dr Khuroo's Practice
Address Stockland Green Health Centre
192 Reservoir Road, Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B23 6DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.drkhuroospractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)