Practice Nurse

Job Description Practice Nurse

Job Title: Practice Nurse Responsible to: GP Partners / Practice Manager Accountable to: Lead Nurse Hours: To be agreed Salary: Depending on experience

Job Summary

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team within the GP surgery to provide high quality nursing care to patients. They will deliver evidence-based interventions, support patients in managing long-term conditions, provide preventative health care, and contribute to the effective running of the practice.

Key Responsibilities - Clinical Care

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Provide/support chronic disease management, lifestyle reviews and pre-diabetic checks.
• Cervical screening (smear tests) and womens health services, training provided.
• Provide immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, travel, influenza, shingles, etc.).
• Wound care, dressings, suture removal, and post-operative care.
• Support infection prevention and control processes.

Team & Communication

Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.

Actively participate in clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Provide health promotion and patient education to improve self-care and understanding of conditions.

Professional & Administrative

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
• Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards, and NMC Code of Conduct.
• Support the practice in meeting QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and enhanced service targets.
• Contribute to infection control, cold chain, and stock management.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and appraisal.

Skills & Competencies

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with current PIN.
• Experience in primary care or relevant clinical setting desirable.
• Competent in chronic disease management (or willing to learn), immunisation, wound care, and health screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic, patient-centred approach.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the practice.
• Committed to continuous improvement in patient care.