Job summary
Alrewas Surgery is looking for a experienced Nurse to join our nursing team. The post is for 20-23 hours per week. A long-standing, well respected GP practice covering a semi-rural area between Lichfield and Burton on Trent, with easy vehicle access as we are situated just off the A38 close to the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Surgery aims to offer a welcoming, high quality GP service to all its patients.

The role will involve all aspects of practice nursing, including cervical screening, baby immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, family planning and chronic disease management. You willwork alongside our existing Nurse Team and closely with our three GPs to deliver high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job
Patient Care: Assist & support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, & manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.

Clinical & Admin Duties: Follow protocols, maintain equipment and clinical rooms, ensure stock rotation, and manage vaccine orders. Support flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, input and management of patient vaccination records, and assist with administrative processes.

Confidentiality: Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.

Health & Safety: Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.

Equality & Diversity: Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.

Development & Quality: Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness and ensure high standards of care.

Communication: Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

About us
Alrewas Surgery is a semi-rural practice serving nearly 8000 patients. We are a staff team of 29 including GPs, nurses, HCA, clinical pharmacists and administrative and management staff.

This is a great opportunity to join the nursing team, contribute to its development, and play an instrumental role in shaping working practices within the Surgery. You will have the chance to be innovative in an environment where your skills and expertise are highly valued. Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.

Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurse and GPs to promote health and wellbeing.

Such responsibilities may include:

Clinical Skills
Long-term condition management:

• Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)
• COPD
• Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning
• Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management
• CKD Management

Screening and health checks:

• BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status
• New Patient checks
• NHS Health Checks
• Mental Health Reviews
• Learning Disability Reviews

Women's health and family planning:

• Cervical cytology
• General family planning services

Procedures and wound care:

• Wound care
• Suture and clip removal

Travel health:

• Advice and preparation
• Travel Immunisations
• NHS Vaccinations and immunisations

Additional procedures:

• Ear syringing

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabs
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required
• Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Infection Prevention and Control:
Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:

• Universal hygiene precautions
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
• Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
• Managing blood and body fluid spillages
• Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE
• Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures
• Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness:

• Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

General Duties:

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed
• Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

Administrative Tasks:
Order and manage stock such as:

• Health Promotion Literature
• District Hospital supplies

The input of information and management of patient vaccination records

Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards

Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks

Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Patient Care and Outreach:
Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the role

Education and Research:
Participate in research projects within the practice as required

Engage in the education and training of students from all disciplines

Assist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team members

Liaison and Professional Development:
Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respected

Participate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of health and safety and infection control requirements
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Interest in or knowledge of diabetes management\*
• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system \*

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse with NMC
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Using Emis, Accurx, Docman
• Trained in diabetes care and management
• Trained in phlebotomy and wound care

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of assisting patients with long term conditions
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software
• Experience of Primary Care

Desirable

• Local experiance within the area

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).