About this role
Job summary
Accountable to: K&W Healthcare Federation of Brent Primary Care NetworksResponsible for: Supporting the delivery of high-quality nursing care across K&W Healthcares network of practices; supervision and mentorship of Nursing Associates, Student Nurses, and Health Care Support Workers.
Main duties of the job
Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and K&W Healthcare protocols.Undertake a range of clinical procedures such as immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and health checks. Support chronic disease management, including recall systems and audits. Promote health education, self-management, and wellbeing among patients. Support the development and delivery of population health initiatives and proactive care models. Contribute to the induction and professional development of nursing staff across the PCN. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve patient outcomes. Support seamless care transitions between primary, community, and secondary services. Ensure practice complies with NMC code of conduct, safeguarding policies, infection control, and CQC standards. Participate in audits, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care. Ensure safe medicines management, infection prevention, and vaccination standards are upheld. Support practices with service delivery, training, and clinical capacity as directed by the Lead Nurse or PCN management. Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation.
About us
Job Purpose:
The Experienced General Practice Nurse (GPN) will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care across K&W Healthcares network of 24 GP practices within the Brent PCNs. The postholder will manage and support patients with long-term conditions, deliver proactive health promotion, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services. The role requires working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure equitable access and high-quality outcomes for a patient population of over 200,000 residents in Brent.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care & Service Delivery Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and K&W Healthcare protocols. Manage and review patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease). Undertake a range of clinical procedures such as immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and health checks. Support chronic disease management, including recall systems and audits. Promote health education, self-management, and wellbeing among patients. Support the development and delivery of population health initiatives and proactive care models. Leadership & Mentorship Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to Student Nursing Associates, Nursing Associates, and Health Care Support Workers. Contribute to the induction and professional development of nursing staff across the PCN. Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and professionalism. Participate in quality improvement projects and service development across practices. Teamwork & Collaboration Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including GPs, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve patient outcomes. Support seamless care transitions between primary, community, and secondary services. Governance & Professional Standards Ensure practice complies with NMC code of conduct, safeguarding policies, infection control, and CQC standards. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with K&W Healthcare policies and GDPR. Participate in audits, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care. Ensure safe medicines management, infection prevention, and vaccination standards are upheld. Travel & Multi-Site Working Work flexibly across practices within the K&W Healthcare network as required. Support practices with service delivery, training, and clinical capacity as directed by the Lead Nurse or PCN management. Professional Development Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation. Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective learning. Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal. Support and contribute to training programmes for future nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues.Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Post-registration qualifications in long-term condition management or public health (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular care). Demonstrable experience in general practice or primary care nursing. Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning.Desirable:
Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards. Mentorship or teaching qualification. Leadership experience in clinical quality improvement or practice development.Personal Attributes
Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable, able to work across multiple practice sites. Committed to personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Post-registration qualifications in long-term condition management or public health (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular care). Demonstrable experience in general practice or primary care nursing. Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning.
Desirable
Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards. Mentorship or teaching qualification. Leadership experience in clinical quality improvement or practice development.
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 K&W Healthcare Ltd
Address Kingsbury Health & Wellbeing
245 Stag Lane
London
NW9 0EF
Employer's website https://kwhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)