Practice Nurse Bank Staff
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, E4 9HH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0116-25-0018 |
Summary
*The job role is bank work only - shifts are adhoc and not guaranteed Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule. Maintaining robust call and recall systems. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained Cytology/smears Provide comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including appropriate vaccination e.g. yellow fever, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care Care for patients with uncomplicated wounds including but not limited to removal of sutures/tissue viability assessment/wound cleaning and dressing/management of burns and scalds/ ulcer care including Doppler assessment. Carry out screening/testing including, but not limited to urine testing, Blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing, weight and height measurements. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs Enables, supports and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social well-being. Promote health and well- being, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc Where necessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system Administration To maintain accurate patient records according to NMC Standards Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data. To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans Teaching and Mentoring Role Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other professionals Assist with the planning and implementation and teaching for practice staff including medical students, nurse students, nurses and health care assistants Participate in clinical supervision Managerial Role Participate in protocol development including PGDs As part of the nursing team ensure all appropriate practice policies are fully implemented. Maintenance of stock and supplies, including clinical supplies, vaccines and health information literature, and providing timely and accurate purchasing records to the practice manager Participate in maintaining CQC requirements including Infection control audits, COSHH standards, Cold chain, handling sharps and clinical waste. General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Undertake regular mandatory training. Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time