About this role
Job summary
HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE
HAMPSTEAD, LONDON NW3 2QU
Practice Nurse Wanted
We are a well-established, popular and friendly practice at the heart of the local community in Hampstead, London NW3 and are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our forward-thinking team
We are a training and teaching practice on a single site and have 17,500 patients with a full range of clinical and non-clinical team members. We are a major contributor to a successful and supportive PCN.
You will be working alongside our fantastic nursing team which consists currently of one lead nurse, two practice nurses, one nursing associate and two HCAs.
Main duties of the job
- Diagnosing, monitoring, and managing long-term conditions.
- Managing health promotion programs like smoking cessation and weight management.
- Administering adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
- Delivering evidence-based wound care
- Delivering NHS health programmes, e.g. cervical screening.
Quality and Governance
- Practising within the NMC professional code of conduct.
- Maintaining accurate, complete, and contemporaneous patient records.
- Aligning clinical care with NICE, CQC, and NSF guidelines.
- Participating in clinical audits (e.g. IPC) and searches for QOF.
Health, Safety, and Confidentiality
- Complying with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Report principles.
- Managing bodily fluid spills promptly using designated spill kits.
- Adhering strictly to local and national infection control measures.
- Identifying and referring cases regarding domestic abuse and vulnerable people.
Professional Development & Teamwork
- Actively participating in annual appraisals and clinical supervision.
- Supporting the training and development of colleagues.
- Delegating duties appropriately based on competence assessments.
- Attending regular clinical and administrative team meetings.
About us
We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive GP practice with a dedicated team who work closely together to provide the best possible care for our patients. We pride ourselves on creating a positive and approachable working environment where everyone feels valued, supported and part of the team. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for patient care ,and has a positive attititude.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Diagnosing, monitoring, and managing long-term conditions.
- Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness.
Professional Development & Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration First Level Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
- Trained in diabetes reviews.
- Trained to perform Cervical Screening, immunisations, travel clinic advice etc.
- Asthma and COPD trained.
Desirable
- Other relevant specialist PN training.
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
Hampstead Group Practice
Address
The Hampstead Group Practice
75 Fleet Road
London
NW3 2QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.hampsteadgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)