Job summary
Our Bank Nurses provide flexible support across the PCN on weekdays and weekends, carrying out nursing duties to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
Carry out general nursing duties in line with patient needs.
Support long-term condition management, wound care, immunisations, and health checks.
Provide urgent care support when required.
Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, and the wider healthcare team.
Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients across weekdays and weekends.
About us
We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) based in Waltham Forest, operating asForest Integrated Health PCN. Our network brings together seven GP practices, working collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our community. In addition to core GP services, we deliver extended hours clinics from Monday through Sunday, ensuring that patients have greater access to healthcare at times that suit their needs. By working as an integrated team, we focus on improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and supporting the sustainability of primary care in Waltham Forest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Primary Care Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centred care within the PCN. Duties include general nursing tasks (such as wound care, immunisations, and health checks), supporting long-term condition management, delivering health promotion, and assisting with urgent care needs. The role involves working closely with GPs and the wider healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Primary Care Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centred care within the PCN. Duties include general nursing tasks (such as wound care, immunisations, and health checks), supporting long-term condition management, delivering health promotion, and assisting with urgent care needs. The role involves working closely with GPs and the wider healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
- Nursing degree/diploma or equivalent.
- Recent relevant clinical experience.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible to work varied shifts (including nights/weekends).
Desirable
- NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
- Nursing degree/diploma or equivalent.
- Recent relevant clinical experience.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible to work varied shifts (including nights/weekends).
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, GP, or community setting.
- Delivering direct patient care such as health assessments, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring.
- Knowledge and experience of immunisations, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Familiarity with safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality in primary care.
- Use of clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS,) for record keeping.
- Ability to work independently and manage own clinics while being part of the wider team.
Desirable
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD).
- Cervical cytology (smear taking).
- Travel health advice and vaccinations.
- Minor illness and triage experience.
- Supporting quality improvement, audits, or health promotion initiatives within primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
- Nursing degree/diploma or equivalent.
- Recent relevant clinical experience.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible to work varied shifts (including nights/weekends).
Desirable
- NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
- Nursing degree/diploma or equivalent.
- Recent relevant clinical experience.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible to work varied shifts (including nights/weekends).
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, GP, or community setting.
- Delivering direct patient care such as health assessments, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring.
- Knowledge and experience of immunisations, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Familiarity with safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality in primary care.
- Use of clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS,) for record keeping.
- Ability to work independently and manage own clinics while being part of the wider team.
Desirable
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD).
- Cervical cytology (smear taking).
- Travel health advice and vaccinations.
- Minor illness and triage experience.
- Supporting quality improvement, audits, or health promotion initiatives within primary care.
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).