Practice Nurse

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with professional standards and clinical guidelines.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews and monitoring, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with national programmes.
• Perform cervical cytology screening.
• Provide wound care, dressings, and other treatment room services.
• Promote health education and support patients in managing their own health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice and Primary Care Network teams.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and continuing professional development.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with NMC standards, current clinical guidelines, and practice policies.
• Undertake chronic disease management and monitoring.
• Carry out cervical cytology screening in accordance with national guidelines.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
• Provide wound management under the Local Enhanced Service.
• Perform NHS Health Checks and other health screening programmes.
• Undertake ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and other clinical observations.
• Provide contraception advice and support where appropriately trained.
• Deliver travel health advice and vaccinations where applicable.
• Support infection prevention and control procedures within the practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with local and national policies.

• Provide education and advice regarding smoking cessation, weight management, exercise, diet, and long-term condition self-management.
• Participate in national and local health campaigns and screening programmes.

• Provide holistic, patient-centred care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Facilitate referrals and signposting to appropriate services where required.
• Work within professional competence and seek support when necessary.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and Primary Care Network colleagues.
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.
• Contribute to the training and support of new staff and students where appropriate.

• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of current legislation, policies, and clinical best practice.
• Report incidents, significant events, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.

• Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Maintain competencies relevant to the role and scope of practice.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Qualification or experience in chronic disease management.
• Competent in vaccination and immunisation delivery.
• Qualified and competent in cervical cytology.

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care.
• Demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Good IT skills and experience of maintaining clinical records.