Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients registered with the practice. This includes the management of long-term conditions, health promotion, screening, immunisations, and treatment of minor illnesses within the scope of professional competence.

The role requires excellent clinical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient-centred care in a busy general practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide nursing care to patients in accordance with practice protocols and professional standards.
• Manage and support patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
• Undertake cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, and wound care.
• Perform ECGs, blood pressure checks, and other diagnostic or monitoring tests as required.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, and sexual health.
• Support chronic disease management clinics and review patients’ care plans.
• Administer and monitor medication under patient group directions (PGDs).
• Maintain infection control standards and contribute to audits and health & safety processes.
• Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the practice’s clinical system (e.g. SystmOne).
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and Enhanced Service targets.
• Ensure compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards.
• Attend practice meetings, training sessions, and annual appraisals.
• Maintain registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Up-to-date training in immunisations, cervical screening, and infection control.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, respiratory care).
• Knowledge of QOF, clinical governance, and CQC requirements.
• Proficiency in using clinical IT systems (SystmOne).
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300) – desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and high clinical standards.