Job Description: Experienced General Practice Nurse (Band 6)
Job Title: Experienced General Practice Nurse
Band: Band 6 (ARRS Reimbursable Role)
Reports to: Lead Nurse / Clinical Director / PCN Manager
Accountable to: K&W Healthcare – Federation of Brent Primary Care Networks
Responsible for: Supporting the delivery of high-quality nursing care across K&W Healthcare’s network of practices; supervision and mentorship of Nursing Associates, Student Nurses, and Health Care Support Workers.
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 Healthcare’s network of 27 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.
Remuneration & Terms: £50,000 to 53,000 per annum – Depends on your experience.
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time or Part-time (as required by PCN).
Base: Across K&W Healthcare, 2 different practices:
- Sudbury & Alperton at Wembley
- GP Pathfinders at Willesden Green