Practice Nurse

The successful candidate will provide a high standard of nursing care to our patient population, supporting the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension. The role will include undertaking NHS Health Checks, performing cervical smear tests, administering childhood immunisations and adult vaccination programmes, including seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, and delivering wound care and dressings. The Practice Nurse will also play an important role in promoting health and wellbeing, supporting infection prevention and control procedures, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Job Purpose

Undertake a range of nursing assessments and

provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to

practice policy, protocols etc.

Improve standards of care and be involved in

identifying practice population needs.

Undertake chronic disease management as

required by the Practice.

Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The

Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES is a vital element of the post.

Act as Infection control Lead for the practice

Main Tasks Duties and Responsibilities Professional

Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe,

evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care

Deliver person-centred and compassionate care, including

support for self-management and behavioural change and motivational

interviewing

Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external

meetings as required including practice clinical meetings, nurse team meetings

and palliative/anticipatory care planning meetings

Maintain a personal progress and training plan to keep up

to date with current thinking and developments, as well as identifying own

training requirements and attending appropriate courses

Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice

through quality assurance strategies such as the use of peer audit, review and

appraisal

Maintain professional registration

Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Record accurate and timely consultation data in patients

records in accordance with NMC guidance and other standards. Ensure that all

data entered is correctly coded

Work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and

externally

Maintain membership of an appropriate medical indemnity

provider

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to

meet patients needs

Main Tasks Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Role

Monitor, interpret and evaluate patient test results and initiate

appropriate treatment, or refer on if required

Make appropriate referrals to primary, community and

secondary health care teams

Systematically manage chronic disease in the patient

population, including asthma, diabetes and COPD

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required

e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography

Undertake wound care / management, dressings and suture

removal

Dell Medical Centre is a well-established, friendly GP practice serving our local community from our main surgery and branch site. We are proud of our Good CQC rating and the consistently high levels of patient satisfaction we achieve, reflecting our commitment to delivering safe, caring, and high-quality healthcare. Our practice is supported by a welcoming and dedicated multidisciplinary team who work closely together to provide excellent patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value our staff and strive to create a positive workplace where colleagues feel respected, supported, and able to develop professionally. WE are part of Grays PCN.

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