About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to utilise their skills in a supportive setting, contributing to the wellbeing of our patients and the efficiency of our practice.
Training will be offered to registered nurses that does not have practice nurse experience
Main duties of the job
- Providing comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound management, and health education
- Administering medications and injections accurately and safely in accordance with prescribed protocols
- Assisting with minor procedures and clinical examinations
- Monitoring patient vital signs and recording medical histories
- Supporting GPs with administrative tasks such as updating patient records and managing appointments
- Offering health advice and promoting preventative care strategies to patients
- Ensuring infection control procedures are strictly followed within the practice
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards
Experience in the following areas chronic disease management, immunisations, vaccinations, minor wounds, complex wounds, leg ulcers, smears, ECG, blood samples etc. However, training will be offered to suitable candidates.
About us
Greet Medical Practice is a GP training practice located at 50 Percy Road, Greet, Birmingham, B11 3ND. It provides primary care medical services to approximately 6,500 registered patients from a diverse local community. The practice delivers a wide range of NHS services, including consultations, chronic disease management, vaccinations, cervical screening, health promotion, safeguarding, and preventative healthcare. As a training practice, it supports the development of healthcare professionals through the supervision and education of medical students, trainee GPs, and other healthcare staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
- Providing comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound management, and health education
- Administering medications and injections accurately and safely in accordance with prescribed protocols
- Assisting with minor procedures and clinical examinations
- Monitoring patient vital signs and recording medical histories
- Supporting GPs with administrative tasks such as updating patient records and managing appointments
- Offering health advice and promoting preventative care strategies to patients
- Ensuring infection control procedures are strictly followed within the practice
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing qualifications recognised within the UK, such as NMC registration
- This role is ideal for a proactive nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care within a collaborative team. We value professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for healthcare.
Other
Essential
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrated competence in medication administration and patient care procedures
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Compassionate approach with excellent communication skills, capable of building rapport with patients of all ages
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as a practice nurse, or worked within primary care desirable, however training will be offered to the suitable candidate
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
Greet Medical Practice
Address
Greet Community Health Centre
50 Percy Road
Birmingham
B11 3ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.greetmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)