Exp General Practice Nurse

Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and K&W Healthcare protocols.Undertake a range of clinical procedures such as immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and health checks. Support chronic disease management, including recall systems and audits. Promote health education, self-management, and wellbeing among patients. Support the development and delivery of population health initiatives and proactive care models. Contribute to the induction and professional development of nursing staff across the PCN. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve patient outcomes. Support seamless care transitions between primary, community, and secondary services. Ensure practice complies with NMC code of conduct, safeguarding policies, infection control, and CQC standards. Participate in audits, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care. Ensure safe medicines management, infection prevention, and vaccination standards are upheld. Support practices with service delivery, training, and clinical capacity as directed by the Lead Nurse or PCN management. Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation.

Job Purpose:

The Experienced General Practice Nurse (GPN) will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care across K&W Healthcares network of 24 GP practices within the Brent PCNs. The postholder will manage and support patients with long-term conditions, deliver proactive health promotion, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services. The role requires working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure equitable access and high-quality outcomes for a patient population of over 200,000 residents in Brent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care & Service Delivery
• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and K&W Healthcare protocols.
• Manage and review patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease).
• Undertake a range of clinical procedures such as immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and health checks.
• Support chronic disease management, including recall systems and audits.
• Promote health education, self-management, and wellbeing among patients.
• Support the development and delivery of population health initiatives and proactive care models.
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to Student Nursing Associates, Nursing Associates, and Health Care Support Workers.
• Contribute to the induction and professional development of nursing staff across the PCN.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and professionalism.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and service development across practices.
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including GPs, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve patient outcomes.
• Support seamless care transitions between primary, community, and secondary services.
• Governance & Professional Standards
• Ensure practice complies with NMC code of conduct, safeguarding policies, infection control, and CQC standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with K&W Healthcare policies and GDPR.
• Participate in audits, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure safe medicines management, infection prevention, and vaccination standards are upheld.
• Travel & Multi-Site Working
• Work flexibly across practices within the K&W Healthcare network as required.
• Support practices with service delivery, training, and clinical capacity as directed by the Lead Nurse or PCN management.
• Professional Development
• Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective learning.
• Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• Support and contribute to training programmes for future nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration qualifications in long-term condition management or public health (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular care).
• Demonstrable experience in general practice or primary care nursing.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective learning.

Desirable:

• Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Leadership experience in clinical quality improvement or practice development.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work across multiple practice sites.
• Committed to personal and professional development.