Practice Nurse

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced practice nurse. Though advertised as part‑time, the role offers scope for full‑time hours from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm with flexible day lengths.

The Nursing Team delivers evidence‑based practice for the local population, focusing on long‑term conditions and preventive care.

• Chronic Disease Management (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes)
• Adult and child immunisations and vaccinations
• Cervical cytology
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Contraceptive reviews
• General health advice and health promotion programmes
• Administration of vaccinations, including competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation
• Perform procedures: venepuncture, BP management, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing, cytology, wound management
• Recognise and document signs of child and adult abuse
• Undertake chronic disease annual reviews and prepare for QoF requirements
• Initiate diagnostic processes for suspected chronic disease and refer appropriately
• Participate in clinical audits and research studies
• Refer to multidisciplinary team and statutory/voluntary agencies as needed
• Contribute to care delivery monitoring, communication, and teamwork
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to HCAs

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration (e.g. NMC in the UK)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Practice nurse qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience in general practice or primary care setting
• Competence in venepuncture, ECG recording, blood pressure monitoring
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Sound clinical decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control
• Safe medicines management and vaccine administration
• Good understanding of primary care services and patient pathways
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Familiarity with national clinical guidelines and evidence‑based practice
• Understanding of confidentiality, consent and data protection requirements
• Experience managing long‑term conditions (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD)
• Experience delivering childhood and adult immunisations
• Experience in wound care and leg ulcer management
• Experience delivering cervical screening (where applicable)
• Experience supervising HCAs or trainee nurses
• Experience participating in audit, quality improvement or research
• Competent in using EMIS electronic patient record systems

• Excellent up‑to‑date clinical knowledge
• Commitment to professional development
• Motivated, reliable and committed to role and team working with a "can do" attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work independently and determine own priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi‑skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.