Practice Nurse

• Asthma
• Diabetes
• COPD
• Administration of injections and vaccinations
• Health promotion and patient education

• Deliver high standards of nursing care within professional competence and scope of practice.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and provide appropriate treatment, advice and referrals.
• Deliver and support vaccination and immunisation programmes in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections and vaccinations under Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or independent prescribing qualifications where appropriate.
• Undertake cervical screening in line with national screening requirements.
• Perform NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities.
• Carry out routine treatment room procedures including:- Venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECGs
• Urinalysis
• Support infection prevention and control standards.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns affecting adults and children.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies and participate in resuscitation procedures as required.

• Asthma
• COPD
• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Chronic kidney disease
• Support patients to self-manage long-term conditions.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns to GPs or other clinicians.
• Participate in care planning and multidisciplinary reviews.

• Provide advice regarding smoking cessation, weight management, exercise and alcohol consumption.
• Support national and local public health initiatives.
• Encourage patient engagement and shared decision-making.

• Work in accordance with NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and service development activities.
• Report incidents, significant events and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
• Support compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and practice development initiatives.
• Support and mentor healthcare assistants, trainee nurses or student nurses where appropriate.

• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
• Work within professional competence and seek guidance when required.
• Adhere to practice confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.

• 4 GP Partners
• 7 Salaried GPs
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Healthcare Assistant
• 1 GP Assistant (GPA)
• 2 Managers
• Reception team
• Administraton team
• Prescriptions team
• Secretrial team

• GPs
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Technicians
• First Contact Physiotherapists
• Home Visiting Paramedics
• Care Home Teams
• Care Coordinators

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Chronic disease management qualifications
• Immunisation and vaccination qualification
• Cervical screening accreditation

Essential

• Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care
• Understanding of long-term condition management
• Experience of chronic disease review clinics
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills and experience of electronic clinical record systems

Essential

• Patient-focused and compassionate
• Professional and reliable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and continuous improvement
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs