Practice Nurse; PCN

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/04/2026

Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will undertake the following duties in accordance with professional standards, PCN and practice protocols, and service need:
Clinical Duties Dressing and removal of sutures Primary and secondary prevention of CVD Travel Immunisations and Vaccinations Cervical smears Contraception; uncomplicated Pill checks, injections Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Phlebotomy Urinalysis Long terms conditions (Diabetes, Hyertension, Chronic Respiratory Illness etc) Adhere to code of professional conduct as stipulated by governing body Home Visits as per Practice/Operational needs Supplies & Equipment Ensure that equipment is used and stored as per manufacturers recommendation Demonstrate awareness of due dates on equipment requiring calibration and/or maintenance Report any equipment that does not fulfil the manufacturers operating criteria to the Lead practice nurse and/or maintenance person Liaise with Nursing Team when stores require ordering Ensure that all stock is stored correctly as per COSHE regulations Pathological Specimens & Investigatory Procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples (when required), swabs, cervical smears All procedures requiring collection of pathological specimens are performed within agreed Practice protocols and in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive Adhering to IPC Guidelines Administrative& Professional Responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and/or including telephone encounters are recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and READ CODE as appropriate Attend and participate in practice nurse meetings as able.

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy To participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with the SHA and/or WICCG. Undertake and participate in Practice protocols Research Projects Co-operate and support research undertaken by the Practice including the referral of suitable patients who may benefit as participants in research programmes Student/Staff Education & Training Participate in the induction, education and training of all new members of practice staff including students of all disciplines where appropriate Liaison Maintain effective liaison with other health care teams concerned with patient care as appropriate and with all other disciplines within the practice, exercising regard for patient confidentiality at all time Professional Development Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study day as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.

Ensure PIN number is always valid Receive clinical supervision to further develop reflective skills resulting in increased clinical effectiveness in practice (dependent on organisational need) Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Ensure mandatory eLearning modules completed in a timely manner when due This Job Description is not exhaustive and may evolve to meet the needs of the PCN.

Any changes will be discussed with the post holder and reviewed at appraisal meetings at least annually.

Additional Information The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post.

Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

Risk Management In Accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process.

They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and…