Job summary Job Title General Practice Nurse Salary Range £38,000 - £45,000 WTE (dependent on experience) Location IGFP GP Practice sites including Northern Medical Centre (NMC) Responsible to Clinical Lead, Northern Medical Centre Hours Part-time/full-time to be discussed Duration Permanent Role This role is for a practice nurse based at Northern Medical Centre. It is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative and forward-facing clinical model for the changing times of general practice. Main duties of the job As the practice nurse, you will work as a member of the clinical team and provide a role in the active delivery of nursing care, Long-Term Conditions, and working within a larger multi-professional team. About us Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islington's extended access primary care services (I:HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services includes the Extended Access Service, I:HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington. IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings. IGPF runs four Islington GP practices, one on a GMS contract, two on APMS contracts and one on a caretaking contract. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,000 to £45,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number E0031-25-0003 Job locations Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG Job description Job responsibilities Main Competencies and Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse at IGPF. To work in a multidisciplinary team in primary care across Islington General Practice Federation. To participate fully in clinical and team meetings, working as a member of the wider multidisciplinary team. Lead on the replenishment of stock in the practice Delivery of treatment room nursing duties and to keep up to date with the following competencies: Smear taking Immunisations (including large-scale immunisation clinics) Wound Dressings Injection Technique Phlebotomy Basic Observations To provide routine nursing care to patients through up-to-date clinical based evidence practices To conduct long-term conditions reviews using evidence-based practice through various mediums (face-to-face, telephone, text). To refer to secondary/ specialist care as needed and within their scope. To administer medication and immunisations as per Patient Group Directions and keep updated with new Patient Group Directions To guide patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages. To have and learn care navigation, signposting and streamlining information for patients. To coordinate the provision of travel medicine services. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and as per the NMC Code. To ensure read codes are used effectively. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy. To ensure compliance with Infection Prevention Control To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies and keep up to date with Basic Life Saving skills. To recognise and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies. To keep an accurate record of vaccines, their storage, fridge temperatures, and cold chain and ensure that stock is replenished and up to date. To be committed to learning new IT systems and innovations in the use of IT in service of patient care To take responsibility and ensure you follow through and complete tasks where possible (therefore avoiding unnecessary follow-up or work by others) Respect colleagues regardless of role title Why work in General Practice with IGPF A dynamic environment for innovation and improvement: The ethos of building robust systems to keep care safe, including safety netting systems and diary systems to ensure follow-ups happen and important results are received. Innovative, forward-facing approach aiming for improvement and building of a sustainable model for general practice The ethos of separation of planned vs unplanned vs complex care Very high standards of clinical care provided by a multi-disciplinary team with a proactive approach: Month of birth recall system for long-term conditions, directed largely by nursing and pharmacist teams A collaborative recall system. There are robust safety netting processes - referrals, blood tests and x-rays. There is advanced handling of incoming documents by the SuperAdmin team who summarise, code, and forward documents to pharmacists for medication reconciliation, sending only a small number of documents to GPs for review or action Supportive, inclusive environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing, including staff supervision, team meetings, clinical supervision and daily huddles Excellent allied support across the MDT team: Remote and in-house GPs Social prescriber Proactive visits by paramedics for frail adults Proactive physical health checks for those with significant mental illness Clinical pharmacists First Contact Physio due to start with the practice Senior administrative support Community rapid response service for urgent home visits Support for personal development and learning: Clear and comprehensive induction Daily Huddles, Weekly clinical meetings, monthly whole team meetings Clinical leadership available every day Possibilities of hybrid working A culture of staff development, support and a focus on wellbeing Opportunities for development, especially in wider IGPF projects and services Receive essential support from the IGPF Lead Nurse, ensuring that they are well-supported in their roles, offering guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Job description Job responsibilities Main Competencies and Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse at IGPF. To work in a multidisciplinary team in primary care across Islington General Practice Federation. To participate fully in clinical and team meetings, working as a member of the wider multidisciplinary team. Lead on the replenishment of stock in the practice Delivery of treatment room nursing duties and to keep up to date with the following competencies: Smear taking Immunisations (including large-scale immunisation clinics) Wound Dressings Injection Technique Phlebotomy Basic Observations To provide routine nursing care to patients through up-to-date clinical based evidence practices To conduct long-term conditions reviews using evidence-based practice through various mediums (face-to-face, telephone, text). To refer to secondary/ specialist care as needed and within their scope. To administer medication and immunisations as per Patient Group Directions and keep updated with new Patient Group Directions To guide patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages. To have and learn care navigation, signposting and streamlining information for patients. To coordinate the provision of travel medicine services. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and as per the NMC Code. To ensure read codes are used effectively. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy. To ensure compliance with Infection Prevention Control To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies and keep up to date with Basic Life Saving skills. To recognise and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies. To keep an accurate record of vaccines, their storage, fridge temperatures, and cold chain and ensure that stock is replenished and up to date. To be committed to learning new IT systems and innovations in the use of IT in service of patient care To take responsibility and ensure you follow through and complete tasks where possible (therefore avoiding unnecessary follow-up or work by others) Respect colleagues regardless of role title Why work in General Practice with IGPF A dynamic environment for innovation and improvement: The ethos of building robust systems to keep care safe, including safety netting systems and diary systems to ensure follow-ups happen and important results are received. Innovative, forward-facing approach aiming for improvement and building of a sustainable model for general practice The ethos of separation of planned vs unplanned vs complex care Very high standards of clinical care provided by a multi-disciplinary team with a proactive approach: Month of birth recall system for long-term conditions, directed largely by nursing and pharmacist teams A collaborative recall system. There are robust safety netting processes - referrals, blood tests and x-rays. There is advanced handling of incoming documents by the SuperAdmin team who summarise, code, and forward documents to pharmacists for medication reconciliation, sending only a small number of documents to GPs for review or action Supportive, inclusive environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing, including staff supervision, team meetings, clinical supervision and daily huddles Excellent allied support across the MDT team: Remote and in-house GPs Social prescriber Proactive visits by paramedics for frail adults Proactive physical health checks for those with significant mental illness Clinical pharmacists First Contact Physio due to start with the practice Senior administrative support Community rapid response service for urgent home visits Support for personal development and learning: Clear and comprehensive induction Daily Huddles, Weekly clinical meetings, monthly whole team meetings Clinical leadership available every day Possibilities of hybrid working A culture of staff development, support and a focus on wellbeing Opportunities for development, especially in wider IGPF projects and services Receive essential support from the IGPF Lead Nurse, ensuring that they are well-supported in their roles, offering guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered General Practice Nursing Certificate Clear enhanced DBS check Desirable Evidence of CPD. Minor surgery skills Mentor/ teaching qualification Clinical skills Essential Smear taker Immunisations trained Wound dressings Phlebotomy Desirable Able to deliver long-term conditions Infection control knowledge for audits Experience Essential Experience working in UK General Practice as a Nurse Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Clinical experience of 1 years Desirable Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx Experience of clinical triage Experience working with deprived populations Experience using telephone interpreter Delivery of clinical audit QOF management Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered General Practice Nursing Certificate Clear enhanced DBS check Desirable Evidence of CPD. Minor surgery skills Mentor/ teaching qualification Clinical skills Essential Smear taker Immunisations trained Wound dressings Phlebotomy Desirable Able to deliver long-term conditions Infection control knowledge for audits Experience Essential Experience working in UK General Practice as a Nurse Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Clinical experience of 1 years Desirable Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx Experience of clinical triage Experience working with deprived populations Experience using telephone interpreter Delivery of clinical audit QOF management 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 Islington GP Federation Address Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG Employer's website https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)