Experienced General Practice Nurse

The postholder will work as part of the existing practice nurse

team on long-term condition management, champion public health and prevention,

and embed population health principles within general practice.

They will support the development and supervision of

new-to-practice nurses and other multidisciplinary staff, contributing to

workforce capability across the Primary Care Network. The role also involves

fostering integration with community, secondary, and social care systems to

ensure proactive and joined-up care delivery.

The post holder will be working at registered nurse level practice

as detailed in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core

Capabilities Framework.

Work

within the multidisciplinary team on long-term condition management across the

PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF, IIF, and

local priorities

practice teams to identify at-risk patients and implement proactive care plans

public health and screening programmes, including delivery and uptake of

immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening. Work with the PCN team to

achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes

Mentor, support, and supervise

new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare

professionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN, contributing to

induction, professional development, and appraisal processes

Work collaboratively across the PCN,

actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and

voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways

Undertake mandatory training and CPD to

meet NMC revalidation and practice needs

Reflect on learning using appropriate

frameworks e.g. NMC Code

Adhere to CQC standards, infection

prevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities

Participate in audits, significant event

reviews, and quality improvement initiatives

Maintain confidentiality, information

governance, and data protection in line with NHS standards

Recognise and work within own competence

and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Ensure that their own practice is kept

updated, using an acceptable model of clinical supervision

Take every opportunity to expand individual

practice in line with the principles contained within the Nursing and Midwifery

Councils document The Code 2015 or equivalent professional body

Communicate with enthusiasm and conviction;

in a style that, when relevant, motivates, inspires, and encourages

Create a trusting partnership with patients

and/or relatives/carers to communicate and explain complex medical issues -

including new diagnoses and agree a management/treatment plan

Provide nursing treatments to patients in

participation with doctors or independently to agreed protocols. This would

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Dressings, care and treatment of minor skin

disorders and wounds including removal of sutures.

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Routine intramuscular and subcutaneous

injections

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Ear syringing

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Taking blood, scrapings and swabs for

laboratory investigation

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Taking cervical smears

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Perform ECGs

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Assist doctors with minor operations

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Take part in immunisation campaigns e.g.

flu

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Provide health screening, advising on

general healthcare and treatment of minor ailments, referring to a doctor where

appropriate

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Keep and maintain patient records via the

computer

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Undertake and attend regular appropriate

training courses, updates and meetings

to West Mendip PCN policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work,

Equal Opportunities etc.

personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job,

participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff

development and training

statutory, essential and mandatory training

part in an annual appraisal

the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other

members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the

requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018

with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body should

registration be required for the post

the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current

Infection Control policies and procedures

responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their

duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records

created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both

legal and professional obligations

general administrative duties such as locating of clinical files and working

with the administrative team as required

in patient notes in the agreed PCN format

untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies or injury to senior

staff

to maintain quality within the PCN, and alert other team members to issues of

quality and risk, assess own performance and take accountability for own

actions, either directly or under supervision

to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

effectively with individuals in other services and organisations to meet

patients needs

manage own time, workload and resources

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be

updated to reflect evolving service needs, following consultation with the post

holder. All duties are to be carried out in accordance with West Mendip PCN

policies, procedures and guidelines. Routine operational changes do not require

amendment.

The post holder is

expected to maintain confidentiality, uphold equality, diversity and inclusion,

and comply with safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and data

protection requirements at all times. They are required to work in line with

PCN policies, legal obligations and professional standards, engage in relevant

training and development, and maintain accurate and secure records.

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various healthcare services and community organisations.

One of 13 PCNs in Somerset, we are a collaboration of five GP practices in West Mendip: Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice, Wells Health Centre and Vine Surgery Partnership (Street).

Wells City Practice, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team committed to

providing high-quality patient care. Serving around 8,500 patients, the

practice has a 'Good' CQC rating, high levels of patient satisfaction and

strong QOF achievement.

multidisciplinary team includes six partners, two salaried GPs, a paramedic

practitioner, nurses, HCAs, FCP, Clinical Pharmacist and an experienced

administrative and management team. We are actively involved in training,

research and collaborative working through our local Primary Care Network. We

offer opportunities for professional development and training, alongside

flexible working arrangements that support a positive work-life balance.

Based in the cathedral city

of Wells, the practice offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful part of

Somerset, with the Mendip countryside on your doorstep and excellent links to

Bath, Bristol and the south coast.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience in leadership and/or clinical supervision delivery

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

Desirable: - Confidence in working in community-based or non-clinical settings

Other Requirements

Skills and Knowledge