Experienced Practice Nurse

Clinical Duties

Provide nursing care including vaccinations, cervical screening, and chronic disease management. Collect and safely send laboratory specimens (urine, swabs, smears). Perform wound care, dressings, leg ulcer management, and suture removal. Deliver immunisations for all age groups, understanding contraindications and side effects. Provide travel vaccinations and related health advice. Maintain up-to-date resuscitation skills and keep current with all required training and updates.

Monitor emergency drugs and ensure all medications and vaccines are within expiry dates. Maintain clean, safe, and well‑organised treatment and nursing areas.

Provide lifestyle advice on smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise.

Manage long‑term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD, heart disease. Support seasonal campaigns such as flu vaccinations, including flexible working where required.

Identify safeguarding and health risks such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, vulnerable patients and refer appropriately.

Maintain adequate stock levels and ensure equipment is safe and functional.

Record all consultations and treatments accurately on clinical systems. Complete all required patient documentation. Attend and contribute to practice, clinical and significant event meetings.

Maintain ongoing professional development through training and study. Participate in appraisals and take responsibility for personal learning and performance.

Maintain high standards of care and raise quality or risk concerns. Reflect on performance and contribute to team improvements. Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies. Manage time, workload, and resources effectively.

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers, and team members.

Follow practice policies, standards, and guidelines. Participate in audits and service improvement activities.