Practice Nurse & IPC Lead

As a Practice Nurse & ICP Lead, you will be involved in a wide variety of essential nursing duties, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a forward-thinking and patient-centred environment. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in compression bandaging and taking a lead in Infection Prevention Control.

• Chronic Disease Management Experience in managing chronic conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, with an ability to provide patient-centred care plans and reviews.
• Womens Health Services Including cervical screening (smears) and contraceptive advice, in line with UK standards and guidelines.
• Childhood Immunisations Providing vaccinations and immunisation support, promoting a healthy start for children.
• Travel Health Advice and Vaccinations Supporting patients with essential travel health services, including vaccination administration and patient education on travel-related health.
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Offering lifestyle advice, smoking cessation support, and proactive health education to improve patients' well-being.
• Wound Care and Management Delivering assessment and management of wounds, including dressings, compression bandaging and suture removal, ensuring best-practice care and timely healing.
• Infection Control and Cold Chain Management Taking a lead in safe infection control practices and adherence to vaccination/ medication storage protocols.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), General Practice Nurses (GPNs), Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), a Physician Assistant (PA), and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), alongside our dedicated administrative staff. Together, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

At Simpson House Medical Centre, we pride ourselves on our approachable, team-focused culture and commitment to supporting professional growth while providing high-quality, compassionate care for our patients.

In addition to competitive pay based on experience, we offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, with support for ongoing training and new protocols.
• Collaborative Environment Work within a cohesive team where your skills and contributions are valued.
• Diverse Patient Population Engage in varied and rewarding patient care, allowing you to make a genuine impact.

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…