Job summary The post holder will provide practice nursing services to the practice population as part of the nursing team. The Practice Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their scope and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. As autonomous practitioners the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making. They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening activities, monitoring of long term conditions, implementing care in the community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics. Main duties of the job Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. Referrals to community based services where needed. Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations within agreed protocol. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Advise, support and where appropriate administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad in conjunction with appropriate travel health advice. Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare. Active participation in achieving QOF, UO and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands. Liaise with Operations team regarding new services that Practice Nurses can be involved with (depending on scope) and how this may be implemented. To support and develop Junior staff and student nurses on placement. Utilise skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision making to establish a diagnosis and management plan. About us GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care services across Solihull. Our 6 sites are: Knowle Surgery, 1500 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ Park Surgery, 278 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3AF Tanworth Lane Surgery, 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley, Solihull B90 4DD Village Surgery, Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green, Solihull, B90 4JA Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull B91 2RA You may also be expected to travel to other locations. If you are interested in applying to be a Practice Nurse with GPS Healthcare, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria and why you are interested in the role to humanresources.gpsnhs.net by 14th March 2025. Please see the full Job description Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2634-25-0111 Job locations Tanworth Lane Surgery Tanworth Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4DD Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Advise, support and where appropriate administer appropriate NHS vaccinations and travel health advice for patients travelling abroad. Offer holistic nursing service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care, referring and liaising with outside agencies when appropriate. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regiments, side-effects and interactions as appropriate to level of competence. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments. Assist the Practice in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits and implant fittings. Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic disease e.g. Asthma, CHD, Diabetes and Hypertension. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care and use dressing formulary, implementing and evaluating care plans for other members of the nursing team. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Recognise adult and child safeguarding situations and act appropriately. Deliver care according to the NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others. Where needed, deliver general practice services to meet the needs of the patient population. Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice. Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Advise, support and where appropriate administer appropriate NHS vaccinations and travel health advice for patients travelling abroad. Offer holistic nursing service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care, referring and liaising with outside agencies when appropriate. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regiments, side-effects and interactions as appropriate to level of competence. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments. Assist the Practice in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits and implant fittings. Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic disease e.g. Asthma, CHD, Diabetes and Hypertension. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care and use dressing formulary, implementing and evaluating care plans for other members of the nursing team. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Recognise adult and child safeguarding situations and act appropriately. Deliver care according to the NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others. Where needed, deliver general practice services to meet the needs of the patient population. Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree or equivalent Mandatory registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Fundamentals of Practice Nursing diploma or equivalent Desirable Relevant qualifications in chronic disease management in order to deliver services in at least one specialism Relevant qualification in minor illness, coil fitting, implant fitting, or minor operations Prescribing qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree or equivalent Mandatory registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Fundamentals of Practice Nursing diploma or equivalent Desirable Relevant qualifications in chronic disease management in order to deliver services in at least one specialism Relevant qualification in minor illness, coil fitting, implant fitting, or minor operations Prescribing qualification 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). 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. 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 GPS Healthcare Address Tanworth Lane Surgery Tanworth Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4DD Employer's website https://www.gpshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)