Practice Nurse

• Provide general nursing care, assessment, treatment and advice to patients of all ages.
• Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease, according to training and competence.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidelines, where appropriately trained.
• Administer adult and childhood immunisations in line with current guidance and relevant Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• Provide wound assessment, dressings, wound management and removal of sutures where appropriate.
• Carry out routine health checks, screening and preventative healthcare.
• Provide health promotion advice, including lifestyle, diet, exercise, smoking cessation and disease prevention.
• Undertake appropriate clinical observations, investigations and monitoring.
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriately trained.
• Assist GPs with minor surgical procedures where required.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and refer appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records.

• Deliver compassionate, respectful and individualised care, promoting patient dignity and independence.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with patients and their families, encouraging continuity of care.
• Support patients in understanding and managing their health conditions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate practice procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised clinical environment.
• Ensure the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste, sharps and specimens.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns or clinical risks.

• Work within the NMC Code and maintain current professional registration.
• Practise within individual competencies, recognising personal limitations and seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Maintain and develop clinical knowledge through ongoing training and continuing professional development.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits and quality improvement activities where appropriate.
• Follow practice policies relating to confidentiality, information governance, equality and diversity.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Manage own workload effectively and contribute to the smooth running of the nursing service.

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience in wound care and health promotion.
• Familiarity with primary care clinical systems.