Job summary The Dalston Practice | East London Practice Nurse We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced practice nurse or nurse practitioner to join our clinical team and work with us in a friendly, well-established practice. The practice is flexible with working hours and both full time and part time applicants are welcome to apply. Previous NHS general practice nursing experience is essential. Good working knowledge and proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications essential. EMIS Web knowledge desirable. Hours The successful applicant will need to work between 10 to 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary and benefits £42,000 - £52,000 full time equivalent, depending upon experience Potential for performance based bonuses Five weeks holiday plus bank and public holidays NHS Pensions Main duties of the job You will work as part of the practices clinical team and be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients. You will have excellent clinical skills, ideally with experience across most aspects of nursing in general practice or a willingness to expand your knowledge and skills, including: - Chronic disease management (LTCs) - Cervical screening and womens health - Childhood immunisations - Travel immunisations - Wound care - Phlebotomy - Spirometry - Ear irrigation - Family planning - New patient health checks and NHS health checks For further details, please refer to the job description section. The practice supports professional development and training, and if there are areas in which an applicant does not have training, this can be facilitated. About us We are a well-established, friendly NHS GP Practice based in Dalston, Hackney, East London. The practice's aim is to provide our patients with an excellent standard of patient-centred care, with clinicians and patients jointly involved in all aspects of planning and delivering care to meet patients' health and well-being needs. You will work with colleagues including a team of GPs, practice nurses, administrative staff and a wide variety of other health professionals (physiotherapists, dieticians, diabetes specialist nurses, paramedics, clinical pharmacists, physician associates, social prescribers and more). Please see Job Overview (above) for further information about the practice and the role. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,000 to £52,000 a year full time equivalent, depending upon experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2907-25-0000 Job locations 1B Madinah Road London E8 1PG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities: Implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes Develop and implement individual care plans for chronic disease patients Manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, providing advice to promote the patients health Provide wound care Run specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc. Collect specimens for pathology Provide travel advice and vaccinations Request pathology as necessary Process and interpret limited test results as required (e.g. cervical cytology results) Provide LTC clinics and refer patients to secondary care as required Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records in line with current regulations Ensure data is coded appropriately Implement an effective call/recall system Implement an effective immunisation programme in line with the national schedule Chaperone patients as necessary Support the clinical team in dealing with clinical emergencies Contribute to practice targets (QOF, local targets, etc.), complying with guidance as necessary Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure vulnerable patients are supported (safeguarding) Supplementary responsibilities: Provide nursing expertise and guidance as necessary Act as the infection prevention and control lead for the practice, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, undertaking periodic audits as necessary Monitor and ensure the safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of emergency drugs and vaccines Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Support and participate in the practices significant event reviews and processes For further details, please refer to the attached job description (under Supporting Documents). Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities: Implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes Develop and implement individual care plans for chronic disease patients Manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, providing advice to promote the patients health Provide wound care Run specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc. Collect specimens for pathology Provide travel advice and vaccinations Request pathology as necessary Process and interpret limited test results as required (e.g. cervical cytology results) Provide LTC clinics and refer patients to secondary care as required Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records in line with current regulations Ensure data is coded appropriately Implement an effective call/recall system Implement an effective immunisation programme in line with the national schedule Chaperone patients as necessary Support the clinical team in dealing with clinical emergencies Contribute to practice targets (QOF, local targets, etc.), complying with guidance as necessary Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure vulnerable patients are supported (safeguarding) Supplementary responsibilities: Provide nursing expertise and guidance as necessary Act as the infection prevention and control lead for the practice, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, undertaking periodic audits as necessary Monitor and ensure the safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of emergency drugs and vaccines Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Support and participate in the practices significant event reviews and processes For further details, please refer to the attached job description (under Supporting Documents). Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in general practice as a practice nurse Experience of working autonomously Comprehensive understanding of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience across the range of primary care nursing duties, including long term conditions Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role Other requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Met the requirements for and completed revalidation with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held Qualifications Essential Degree in nursing Registered nurse on the nursing and midwifery council register Desirable Qualified independent nurse prescriber Postgraduate diplomas or degrees (in clinical areas such as chronic disease management) Registered for other relevant roles (cervical screening, spirometry) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in general practice as a practice nurse Experience of working autonomously Comprehensive understanding of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience across the range of primary care nursing duties, including long term conditions Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role Other requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Met the requirements for and completed revalidation with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held Qualifications Essential Degree in nursing Registered nurse on the nursing and midwifery council register Desirable Qualified independent nurse prescriber Postgraduate diplomas or degrees (in clinical areas such as chronic disease management) Registered for other relevant roles (cervical screening, spirometry) 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 Dalston Practice Address 1B Madinah Road London E8 1PG Employer's website https://www.dalstonpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)