Job summaryAs a Practice Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care, health assessments and treatments to patients, working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will play an important role in patient education, chronic disease management and health promotion, while working within the NMC Code of Conduct and the Partnerships policies and procedures
Main duties of the jobConduct patient assessments including history taking physical examinations and vital signs monitoring relevant to role
Administer treatments and procedures such as wound care ECGs Doppler assessments blood pressure checks and injections
Provide immunisations including child and travel vaccinations and perform cervical screening
Provide contraceptive care and advice
Support the management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes asthma COPD and cardiovascular disease
Monitor and review treatment plans ensuring they align with best practices and patient needs.
Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care
Promote healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet exercise and smoking cessation
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring all treatments and consultations are documented in the practices computerised system
Monitor and manage medical supplies, including the ordering of vaccines drugs and laboratory materials
Participate in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care practice development and policy updates
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes
Maintain a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements and NMC standards
About usLiving Well Partnership is made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.
Job responsibilities- Conduct patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations and vital signs monitoring appropriate to your role.
- Deliver a range of treatments and procedures including wound care, ECGs, Doppler assessments, blood pressure monitoring and injections.
- Provide immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccinations, in line with national guidance.
- Undertake cervical screening and contribute to womens health services.
- Provide contraceptive advice, reviews and ongoing care within your competence.
- Support the management of patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.
- Monitor and review treatment plans, ensuring care remains evidence-based and responsive to patient needs.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Promote health and wellbeing and support patients with lifestyle changes including smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practices electronic patient record system.
- Contribute to the management of clinical stock, vaccines and medical supplies as required.
- Participate in practice meetings, clinical discussions, audits and service development initiatives.
- Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the nursing team.
- Maintain a Personal Development Plan and engage in ongoing learning to support NMC revalidation and professional development.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- experienced Practice Nurse
Desirable- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
SkillsEssential- You would be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
- You are competent and committed to high quality care with an awareness of your own limitations and when to seek advice.
- You will be confident to start working effectively from the offset, and willing to undertake necessary training when asked to do so.
- You will manage your time well.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Necessary training and support in clinical skills and clinical documentation systems will be provided.
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
QualificationsEssential- NMC Registered
- Practice Nurse experience
Desirable- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
