Experienced Practice Nurse

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Stroke/TIA
• Heart Failure
• Learning Disabilities reviews
• Other long-term conditions as appropriate

• Conducting annual reviews and monitoring of patients with chronic diseases.
• Developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Undertaking clinical assessments and examinations.
• Prescribing medications within competence and scope of practice.
• Reviewing and adjusting treatment plans in line with national and local guidelines.
• Delivering health promotion and preventative healthcare interventions.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Cervical cytology
• Supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement as well as local and national incentives.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and coding.
• Participating in practice clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Stroke/TIA
• Heart Failure
• Learning Disabilities reviews
• Other long-term conditions as appropriate

• Qualified and competent in the fitting, removal, and management of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), including contraceptive implants (Nexplanon/Implanon) and intrauterine contraception (coils).
• Evidence of relevant accredited training and maintenance of competency in LARC procedures.
• Conducting annual reviews and monitoring of patients with chronic diseases.
• Developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Undertaking clinical assessments and examinations.
• Prescribing medications within competence and scope of practice.
• Reviewing and adjusting treatment plans in line with national and local guidelines.
• Delivering health promotion and preventative healthcare interventions.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Cervical cytology.
• Supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement as well as local and national incentives.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and coding.
• Participating in practice clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
• Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Proven experience managing long-term condition clinics and disease registers.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.

• Chronic Disease Management qualifications.
• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Spirometry qualification.
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent.
• Experience of EMIS Web.
• Mentor or teaching qualification.

• Opportunity for professional development and further training.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Opportunity to make a real difference within the local community.

• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Support for continuing professional development and training.
• Access to clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Supportive management team and friendly colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership skills.
• Employee wellbeing support.

Essential

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
• Substantial experience working within a General Practice or Primary Care setting.
• Proven experience in the autonomous management of long-term conditions and disease registers.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Experience in managing patients with chronic diseases including:
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Heart Failure
• Stroke/TIA
• Ability to prescribe safely, effectively, and within scope of professional competence.
• Experience in the management and monitoring of patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, including interpretation of INR results and adjustment of treatment in accordance with local and national protocols, or willing to train towards this.
• Demonstrable competence in the assessment, monitoring, and ongoing management of patients prescribed warfarin and other anticoagulant therapies.
• Knowledge of current NICE guidelines, QOF requirements, and chronic disease management frameworks.
• Experience of undertaking annual reviews and monitoring for patients with long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Previous experience as a Nurse Prescriber within General Practice.
• Spirometry qualification and interpretation skills.
• Diabetes Diploma or equivalent chronic disease management qualification.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Experience supporting QOF achievement and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentorship, teaching, or supervision qualification.
• Experience participating in audits, service development, and workforce training.