Practice Nurse

Job Purpose

To provide safe, effective and caring nursing services to patients registered at the practice. The Practice Nurse will work as part of the wider practice team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

• Carry out patient health checks and basic nursing assessments.
• Take blood samples and record blood pressure, weight and other observations.
• Provide wound care, dressings and removal of stitches or clips.
• Give vaccinations and injections in line with practice procedures.
• Carry out cervical screening where trained and competent.
• Support patients with long-term health conditions using agreed care plans.
• Provide general health advice and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain accurate and clear patient records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Keep clinical rooms, equipment and supplies clean, safe and well organised.
• Recognise when a patient needs further medical advice and refer them to the appropriate clinician.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and reception staff.
• Attend practice meetings and complete required training.
• Follow practice policies, confidentiality requirements and safeguarding procedures.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work safely and independently within their level of competence.
• Experience in general practice is helpful but not essential.
• Training and support can be provided for suitable candidates.

• Kind, professional and approachable.
• Reliable and well organised.
• Respectful of patient confidentiality.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Able to manage a varied workload.

• The postholder must work within the NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legal and professional requirements.
• Duties may be updated following discussion to meet the changing needs of the practice.