Practice Nurse GP Practice

Job Title Practice Nurse Responsible To Lead Nurse / Practice Manager / GP Partners Job Summary The Practice Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP practice, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred services. The role includes chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and general treatment room duties. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and support the ongoing development of practice services. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical 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 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 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. Desirable Cervical cytology qualification. Independent prescribing qualification. Spirometry training. Experience using EMIS or SystmOne clinical systems. Working for Us We are a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice committed to providing excellent patient care and creating a supportive environment for our staff. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development, and we encourage all staff to contribute to the ongoing improvement of our services.