Practice Nurse & IPC Lead
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Harrow, HA2 8RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4544-25-0001 |
Summary
Primary Responsibilities: The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be occasions where other duties are required, depending on workload and staffing levels. Clinical Care Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care to meet patient needs. Manage and support patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, providing patient-centred reviews and care plans. Identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to help prevent deterioration. Provide routine nursing care, including cervical screening, in line with NICE guidance and national frameworks. Deliver wound care, compression bandaging and Doppler assessments as required. Provide and coordinate travel health advice and vaccination services. Request and process pathology investigations in accordance with clinical need. Administer and monitor adult and childhood vaccination programmes. Record Keeping and Governance Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using SNOMED CT coding. Ensure compliance with practice policies, including chaperone, infection control, and cold chain procedures. Support the team in maintaining clinical safety, including participation in emergency situations when required. Lead the practices Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme, ensuring policies, audits, and procedures are up to date, evidence-based, and compliant with national guidance. Provide training, support, and expert advice to the clinical and administrative team, promoting safe practices, monitoring infection risks, and driving continuous improvement in IPC standards. Health Promotion and Patient Support Contribute to the development and delivery of health promotion and wellbeing programmes. Provide opportunistic health advice, lifestyle support, and smoking cessation interventions. Recognise and refer patients presenting with mental health needs appropriately. Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure appropriate support for vulnerable patients. Promote continuity of care and patient education through effective communication and follow-up. Team and Service Development Support GPs and the wider clinical team as required. Participate in safeguarding processes in line with local and national policy. Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and shared learning. Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance patient care and service efficiency. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the core duties outlined above, the Practice Nurse may be required to: Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the evaluation and improvement of patient care. Develop, review, and implement nursing protocols and procedures as needed. Support and mentor colleagues within the nursing team, offering guidance and sharing expertise when appropriate. Contribute to local initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes. Participate in shared learning activities within the practice to promote continual improvement and professional development. Regularly review clinical practice, responding to changes in national policy, guidance, or best practice. Participate in the review and learning from significant and near-miss events to support a culture of safety and quality improvement.