Practice Nurse

• Childhood immunisations and vaccinations
• Adult vaccination programmes
• Cervical screening
• Long-term condition management
• NHS Health Checks
• Contraception services
• Wound care and management
• Health promotion and patient education

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients within their scope of practice.
• Deliver childhood and adult immunisation programmes.
• Undertake cervical cytology screening.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Perform wound care, dressings and leg ulcer management.
• Provide contraception and sexual health advice where appropriately trained.
• Administer medicines and vaccinations in accordance with PGDs and practice protocols.
• Conduct health promotion and lifestyle advice clinics.
• Undertake screening and preventative healthcare programmes.
• Assist in infection prevention and control activities.
• Provide support with minor surgery procedures where required.
• Recognise, assess and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
• Promote independence and self-management of long-term conditions.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Advocate for patients and support shared decision-making.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure coding and documentation are completed appropriately.
• Contribute to achieving QOF and enhanced service targets.
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical governance activities.

• Maintain NMC registration and professional standards.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Keep up to date with current evidence-based practice and national guidelines.
• Work within practice policies, procedures and professional codes of conduct.
• Actively contribute to service development and innovation within the practice.

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN/RN).
• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant immunisation and vaccination training.
• Cervical smear training.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Long-term condition management qualifications.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Performing Microsuction.

Essential

• We are particularly looking for someone who is:
• Forward-thinking and committed to innovation in primary care.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Caring and compassionate with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Reliable and professional with a strong sense of accountability.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment.
• A supportive team player who contributes positively to workplace culture.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Previous experience working in a GP Practice or Primary Care setting.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience delivering immunisation programmes.
• Experience undertaking wound care and chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience participating in clinical audits.
• Experience of QOF and enhanced services delivery.

Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good IT and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS primary care developments.
• Experience of leading clinics independently.
• Understanding of population health and preventative healthcare initiatives.