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Practice Nurse

Portland Road Practice

The closing date is 30 May 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, supporting the medical staff, and ensuring the smooth operation of our practice. Candidate must hold a level 6 diploma or equivalent and have at least two years experience in general practice and chronic disease management.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • Wound care
  • Smears
  • Adult & child immunisations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Ear Syringing
  • Phlebotomy

About us

Portland Road Practice is a multidisciplinary team that consists of; 6 GPs, 1 GP Registrar, 2 FY2's, 1 Nurse, 2 HCAs and 2 Pharmacists. All supported by our amazing admin team. We serve over 9000 patients in the Notting Hill, Kensington and Shepherds Bush areas; the practice clientele includes a cross-section of socio-economic and ethnic groups reflecting the vibrant cosmopolitan mix of the area.

We are a supportive and collaborative team, dedicated to delivering the best patient care and encourage professional development for our staff.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5314-25-0000

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

16 Portland Road

London

W11 4LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse to join our General Practice team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages, promoting health and wellbeing within the community. This role will involve performing health assessments and screenings, administering vaccinations and immunisations, wound care, and dressing changes, and providing chronic disease management. The nurse will also offer health education, advice on lifestyle changes, weight management, and mental health. The position requires taking and recording patient medical histories, administering prescribed medications, and ensuring follow-up care in collaboration with GPs. Additionally, the nurse will be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, educating patients on medication usage, and staying current with medical practices. Qualifications include being an NMC registered nurse, with experience in a general practice setting preferred. Strong communication skills, organisational ability, and a patient-focused approach are essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. Desirable skills include experience in chronic disease management and preventive healthcare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse to join our General Practice team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages, promoting health and wellbeing within the community. This role will involve performing health assessments and screenings, administering vaccinations and immunisations, wound care, and dressing changes, and providing chronic disease management. The nurse will also offer health education, advice on lifestyle changes, weight management, and mental health. The position requires taking and recording patient medical histories, administering prescribed medications, and ensuring follow-up care in collaboration with GPs. Additionally, the nurse will be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, educating patients on medication usage, and staying current with medical practices. Qualifications include being an NMC registered nurse, with experience in a general practice setting preferred. Strong communication skills, organisational ability, and a patient-focused approach are essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. Desirable skills include experience in chronic disease management and preventive healthcare.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Level 6 Diploma or equivalent
  • - Experience in a primary care setting
  • - Experience in chronic disease management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Level 6 Diploma or equivalent
  • - Experience in a primary care setting
  • - Experience in chronic disease 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

Portland Road Practice

Address

Doctors Surgery

16 Portland Road

London

W11 4LA


Employer's website

https://www.portlandroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portland Road Practice

Address

Doctors Surgery

16 Portland Road

London

W11 4LA


Employer's website

https://www.portlandroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jessica Teh

wlccg.surgery.portlandroad@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5314-25-0000

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

16 Portland Road

London

W11 4LA


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