Job Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, safe and compassionate nursing care to patients within the GP practice setting. The postholder will work as part of the wider clinical team to support the delivery of effective, patient-centred care, health promotion, chronic disease management, preventative screening and treatment room services.
The role requires a professional, organised and proactive nurse who can work independently within their scope of practice while contributing positively to the wider practice team.
Key duties include:
- Providing general nursing care, treatment and advice to patients in accordance with practice protocols and clinical guidelines
- Undertaking long-term condition reviews, including areas such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, depending on experience and competency
- Carrying out cervical screening, immunisations, vaccinations, wound care, dressings, suture removal and other treatment room procedures
- Supporting health promotion, lifestyle advice, prevention work and patient education
- Assisting with infection prevention and control processes across the practice
- Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records using the practice clinical system
- Working closely with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to support safe and effective patient care
- Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement work and practice recall systems where required
- Ensuring compliance with NHS regulations, safeguarding requirements, data protection, confidentiality and professional standards
- Managing workload effectively and escalating concerns appropriately to the clinical or management team
Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Appropriate clinical competencies for the role
- Understanding of professional accountability, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting
- Training or experience in chronic disease management
- Cervical screening qualification
- Immunisation and vaccination training
- Wound care, travel health or family planning experience
- Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS
Requirements
The successful candidate will be an experienced, approachable and patient-focused nurse who is able to provide high standards of care in a busy general practice environment. They will be confident working independently, while also recognising the importance of teamwork, communication and safe clinical escalation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care
- The ability to assess patient needs and deliver care within agreed competencies
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good IT skills and accurate clinical record keeping
- A sound understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding
- The ability to remain calm, resilient and professional under pressure
- Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining professional standards
- Flexibility and willingness to support the wider needs of the practice
Career Progression Opportunities
We believe in growing our own workforce and developing from within where we can. You will be supported to develop and reach your full potential.
Pay: £22.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
