Job summary We are looking for a positive, vibrant Practice Nurse who would like to join our friendly team for 3 to 4 days per week. We are a multi-disciplinary practice with GPs, Pharmacists, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and more. Main duties of the job To be enthusiastic and willing to join a forward-thinking General Practice team. Be able to take part in chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews and wound care. To provide support to healthcare assistants and will direct their work to ensure that the Practice provides high quality care. You will take part in overseeing infection control standards and cold chain compliancy. About us Hawthorns Medical Centre is a small 2-partner GP surgery with a multi-disciplinary working team. Due to a change in staff roles, we are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our forward-thinking team. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A5091-25-0001 Job locations 94 Lewisham Road Smethwick Birmingham B66 2DD Job description Job responsibilities Participate in an annual appraisal Actively participate in clinical and practice meetings Develops clinical protocols for the surgery and the team. Clinical duties Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness Administer adult and paediatric injections Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targets Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs Undertake electrocardiography Undertake wound care/ management / dressing techniques Undertake leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression bandaging Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local, referral procedures Work with safeguarding teams where relevant Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhages, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle Job description Job responsibilities Participate in an annual appraisal Actively participate in clinical and practice meetings Develops clinical protocols for the surgery and the team. Clinical duties Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness Administer adult and paediatric injections Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targets Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs Undertake electrocardiography Undertake wound care/ management / dressing techniques Undertake leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression bandaging Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local, referral procedures Work with safeguarding teams where relevant Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhages, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle Person Specification Experience Essential NMC register Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD Wound dressing and leg compressions Cervical screening qualification Electrocardiography. Desirable Previous experience of Care Quality Commission to achieve nursing-related indicators to a high standard Showing commitment and progression Person Specification Experience Essential NMC register Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD Wound dressing and leg compressions Cervical screening qualification Electrocardiography. Desirable Previous experience of Care Quality Commission to achieve nursing-related indicators to a high standard Showing commitment and progression 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hawthorns Medical Centre Address 94 Lewisham Road Smethwick Birmingham B66 2DD Employer's website https://hawthornsmcsmethwick.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)