Practice Nurse

Responsibilities

• Chronic disease management (including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension)
• Cervical screening
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Travel vaccinations (where appropriate)
• Wound care and dressings
• Ears irrigation (where trained)
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• Venepuncture and blood pressure monitoring
• Contraceptive advice and administration
• Assisting with the management of long‑term conditions
• Supporting the delivery of QOF and enhanced services
• Accurate clinical documentation using the practice clinical system
• Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and the wider practice team
• Ensuring compliance with national infection prevention and control guidance, supporting practice policies, undertaking audits, and promoting safe clinical practice

Provide high‑quality nursing care to patients registered with the practice, working autonomously and in partnership with the wider healthcare team.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within a general practice setting.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Competent in immunisations and cervical cytology.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Excellent clinical assessment and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and experience using GP clinical systems.
• Recognised nursing qualification (e.g., Diploma or Degree in Nursing).
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to primary care nursing.
• Knowledge of current primary care nursing standards and guidelines.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training, current or willingness to complete.
• Evidence of mandatory training compliance (infection prevention and control, primary care practice nursing qualification or equivalent, mentorship or teaching qualification, independent prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training, cervical cytology/screening qualification, immunisation and vaccination training, long‑term condition management qualifications, travel health qualification, minor illness or assessment and diagnostic skills training).

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive management team.
• Flexible working where possible.
• Welcoming and inclusive culture.
• Chance to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the local community.
• Commitment to investing in staff development.