Senior Practice Nurse

• Delivering a wide range of nursing clinics: chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension), immunisations, travel health, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion
• Leading and supervising the practice nursing team, including healthcare assistants
• Managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and clinical audits
• Developing and reviewing practice nursing protocols and standard operating procedures
• Liaising with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team on complex patient care
• Supporting infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Involvement in health promotions and clinical meetings

• Competitive pay.
• Free parking.
• NHS pension.
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive induction as well as training and development opportunities.
• Uniform provided.

Essential

• A relevant nursing degree and at least 2 years post qualification experience in a general practice setting or equivalent.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN; Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications.

Essential

• Competence (or willingness to learn) to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics / reviews and hold relevant certificates.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work as well as valuing the dignity of our patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.