Practice Nurse GP Practice

Join our friendly and supportive GP practice as a Practice Nurse, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse to work in a collaborative primary care environment, supporting patients with chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, and routine nursing care. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient wellbeing, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and is committed to continuous professional development. In return, we offer a welcoming workplace, opportunities for training and career progression, flexible working where possible, and the chance to make a real difference to patients' lives every day.

Main duties of the job

• The Practice Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP practice, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and routine nursing procedures.
• The role involves supporting patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, while promoting healthy lifestyles and preventative care.
• Duties also include maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in quality improvement activities, and ensuring compliance with infection control and safeguarding procedures.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver routine nursing care and treatment room services to patients.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations.
• Undertake cervical cytology screening in line with national guidance.
• Carry out wound care, dressings, ear irrigation, and suture removal.
• Perform health assessments and NHS health checks.
• Support the management of long‑term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.
• Undertake chronic disease monitoring and patient reviews.
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriate.
• Carry out procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, spirometry, and phlebotomy.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections safely.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the clinical system.

Health Promotion

• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventative healthcare.
• Provide advice on smoking cessation, diet, exercise, alcohol reduction, and weight management.
• Support patients in self‑management of long‑term conditions.
• Participate in health campaigns and screening programmes.

Infection Control and Safeguarding

• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels within clinical areas.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical governance, and NHS guidelines.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coding.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and QOF activities.
• Attend practice meetings, mandatory training, and continuing professional development sessions.
• Support the smooth and efficient running of nursing services within the practice.

Person Specification – Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration.
• Experience in primary care, community nursing, or general practice nursing.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and immunisation programmes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Cervical cytology qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Spirometry training.
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne clinical systems.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Up‑to‑date mandatory training relevant to primary care nursing.
• Cervical Cytology (Smear) qualification.
• Chronic Disease Management training (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD).
• Immunisation and Vaccination certification.
• Spirometry training/certification.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Anaphylaxis training.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.