Job summary We require a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, hardworking & capable Nursing team who provide patient care to our patient population. Priory Medical Centre is a well-established Warwick GP Partnership with a list size of approximately 19,500 patients and one branch surgery. We have 6 GP Partners and a full complement of additional staff including Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and administrative support. We are a recognised training practice for GP Registrars. In June 2021, the practice moved into a brand new purpose built surgery designed with patient care in mind. The new building is a modern, energy efficient & fit for purpose building that enables the practice to provide better services to our patients. The new facilities act as the main surgery, with a branch surgery still available to patients on Woodloes Park at the following address: 1 Brese Avenue, Woodloes Park, Warwick, CV34 5TS. We are a teaching practice with a regular allocation of trainees. We also demonstrate strong performance in QOF, IIF, CQC reports and have a good dashboard and funnel chart measures within our ICB area. We are also a forward thinking practice and like to develop and move forward. Main duties of the job The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Undertake Cytology Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler Undertake Travel Clinics and offer travel advice to patients Complete Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Conduct routine immunisations/childhood immunisations clinics Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies About us Priory Medical Centre is a well-established Warwick GP Partnership with a list size of approximately 19,500 patients and one branch surgery. We have 6 GP Partners and a full complement of additional staff including Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and administrative support. We are a recognised training practice for GP Registrars. In June 2021, the practice moved into a brand new purpose built surgery designed with patient care in mind. The new building is a modern, energy efficient & fit for purpose building that enables the practice to provide better services to our patients. The new facilities act as the main surgery, with a branch surgery still available to patients on Woodloes Park at the following address: 1 Brese Avenue, Woodloes Park, Warwick, CV34 5TS. Our Vision To provide accessible and cohesive patient centred care in a supportive town centre environment that continually strives to improve Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £16.94 an hour starting rate Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2875-25-0003 Job locations Priory Medical Centre Priory Road Warwick CV34 4NA Job description Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Undertake Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Undertake Travel Clinics and offer travel advice to patients Complete ECGs as required Complete Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Obtain blood samples from patients via Venepuncture Hypertension Management Conduct routine immunisations/childhood immunisations clinics Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Executive Director To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Executive Director & IPC Lead To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the triage nurse may be requested to: Support the nursing department Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by the Lead Nurse, Operations Manager & Executive Director Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Job description Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Undertake Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Undertake Travel Clinics and offer travel advice to patients Complete ECGs as required Complete Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Obtain blood samples from patients via Venepuncture Hypertension Management Conduct routine immunisations/childhood immunisations clinics Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Executive Director To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Executive Director & IPC Lead To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the triage nurse may be requested to: Support the nursing department Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by the Lead Nurse, Operations Manager & Executive Director Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Post Graduate Diploma (or degree in Primary Care related subject) Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing Experience Essential Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse Experience of Chronic Disease Management Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Chaperone procedure Understand the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Desirable Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests, processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Experience with audits and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance NMC registration Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Post Graduate Diploma (or degree in Primary Care related subject) Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing Experience Essential Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse Experience of Chronic Disease Management Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Chaperone procedure Understand the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Desirable Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests, processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Experience with audits and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance NMC registration 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 Priory Medical Centre Address Priory Medical Centre Priory Road Warwick CV34 4NA Employer's website https://www.priorymed.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)