Are you an experienced Practice Nurse with a passion for managing chronic illness and making a difference in primary care? Join Long Lane Surgery, a friendly and progressive GP practice where your clinical skills will be recognised and supported. We’re looking for someone confident in managing long-term conditions like asthma and diabetes, as well as delivering high-quality treatment room care. You’ll be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering excellent, person-centred care to a diverse community. With opportunities for development, flexible working, and a strong team ethos, Long Lane Surgery is the perfect place to thrive in your nursing career.
Main duties of the job
* Lead proactive, evidence-based nursing care for people living with long-term conditions, supporting self-management and preventing avoidable deterioration.
* Provide high-quality treatment room and preventative care services across the age range, guided by current best practice and professional standards.
* Offer clear health education and personalised advice, helping patients understand their conditions and treatment plans.
* Work closely with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists and wider MDT colleagues to coordinate safe, joined-up care.
* Use clinical systems to record accurately, monitor outcomes and contribute to quality improvement, safety audits and practice targets.
* Play an active role in safeguarding, infection prevention and maintaining a positive, patient-centred culture at the surgery.
About us
Long Lane Surgery is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse local community. We are proud of our friendly, supportive team culture where every one’s contribution is valued. Our clinical team includes GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and a range of ARRS roles, all working closely together to deliver safe, effective, and holistic care.
We foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere where staff are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and support one another. There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning, quality improvement, and work-life balance.
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
* A warm and inclusive workplace
* Support with professional development and CPD
* Flexible working opportunities
* Regular team meetings, learning events and a genuine sense of camaraderie
Join us and be part of a practice where your skills, ideas, and wellbeing matter.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* Deliver care for patients with chronic diseases, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension
* Provide cervical cytology (smears) in accordance with national screening guidelines
* Administer vaccinations and immunisations (childhood, adult, and travel)
* Perform wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures/staples
* Assist with family planning, contraceptive advice, and NHS health checks
* Undertake ECGs, blood pressure checks, and other routine procedures
* Support infection prevention and control within the practice
* Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion to improve patient outcomes
* Work closely with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, and other clinical staff to deliver coordinated care
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews as needed
* Refer patients appropriately within the team and to external services
Governance and Safety
* Ensure accurate, timely documentation in clinical records (using SystmOne)
* Follow safeguarding protocols and contribute to safeguarding vulnerable patients
* Adhere to infection control policies, cold chain management, and health and safety procedures
* Engage with clinical audits, QOF targets, and quality improvement activities
* Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* Completion of a Practice Nurse Induction Programme or General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Course
* Experience in a general practice or primary care setting
* Competent in chronic disease management, cervical cytology, immunisations, and wound care
* Excellent communication, record-keeping, and time management skills
* Experience using SystmOne
* Additional training in travel health, smoking cessation, contraception, or spirometry
* Awareness of QOF and its relevance to nursing care
Experience
* Compassionate, patient-focused approach
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Committed to ongoing professional development
* Adaptable, proactive, and well‑organised
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.
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