Job Summary
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education
Main duties of the job
Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF). Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability to self-manage.
About Us
WF GP FedNet is a not-for-profit Federation of the 36 GP Practices in Waltham Forest. We are a private limited company who provides NHS Services based in Primary Care, pooling the skills and resources of local GPs to provide large-scale services as part of the local NHS Strategy to bring more services into the Community to help people stay well and at home.
WF GP FedNet is advertising this role on behalf of Penrhyn Surgery
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 days
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0116-25-0018
Job locations
W F Federated Gp Network Ltd
500 Larkshall Road
London
E4 9HH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - RGN Qualification
- - Current NMC Qualification
- - Accredited training in chronic disease management
- - Cervical cytology qualification
Desirable
- - Accredited training in anticoagulation management
Experience
Essential
- - Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- - 2 years post-registration at E grade
- - Health promotion
Desirable
- - Family planning
- - Smoking cessation
- - Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- - Working with (Clinical system)
Person Specification
Essential
- - Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- - 2 years post-registration at E grade
- - Health promotion
Desirable
- - Family planning
- - Smoking cessation
- - Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- - Working with (Clinical system)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Waltham Forest Federated GP Network
Address
W F Federated Gp Network Ltd
500 Larkshall Road
London
E4 9HH
Employer's website
https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Waltham Forest Federated GP Network
Address
W F Federated Gp Network Ltd
500 Larkshall Road
London
E4 9HH
Employer's website
https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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