Description
We are looking to recruit a motivated, patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about high-quality primary care and wants to work in a well-organised, forward-thinking GP practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering evidence-based nursing care, supporting long-term condition management, and contributing to preventative health services for our diverse patient population.
Main duties of the job
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Cervical screening
- Wound care and dressings
- Health promotion and patient education
- Supporting QOF and enhanced services delivery
- Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists and the wider PCN team
- Carrying out relevant checks such as fridge temperature checks, compliance with Infection Control procedures
Job responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care in a primary care setting
- Undertake long-term condition management clinics including (but not limited to) diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease
- Perform cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
- Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
- Carry out wound care, dressings, and minor injury management
- Support health promotion and disease prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and patient education
- Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- Maintain up-to-date professional registration, revalidation, and CPD
- Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and personal development planning
- Actively engage in training, reflective practice, and continuous learning
- Support students, new starters, and colleagues as appropriate
Quality, Governance, and Safety
- Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and local incentive schemes
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
- Comply with all practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks
- Support CQC standards, including Safe, Effective, and Well-Led domains
Team Working and Communication
- Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, ANPs, and the wider PCN team
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
- Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team culture
- Use digital systems and data to support clinical decision-making and service improvement
Technology and Innovation
- Use clinical systems (EMIS Web, AccuRx, NHS systems) effectively and accurately
- Engage with digital tools and new ways of working to improve efficiency and patient experience
- Support data-driven approaches to long-term condition management and recall systems
Confidentiality and Information Governance
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS guidance
- Ensure information is recorded, stored, and shared appropriately
Other Responsibilities
- Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role
- Flexibility to support service delivery in line with practice needs
Health & Safety
- Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others
- Report incidents, near misses, and concerns in line with practice policy