Practice Nurse

Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Deliver high standards of nursing care within professional competence and scope of practice. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and provide appropriate treatment, advice and referrals. Deliver and support vaccination and immunisation programmes in accordance with national and local guidance. Administer prescribed medications, injections and vaccinations under Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or independent prescribing qualifications where appropriate. Undertake cervical screening in line with national screening requirements. Perform NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities. Carry out routine treatment room procedures including: Venepuncture Blood pressure monitoring ECGs Urinalysis Support infection prevention and control standards. Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns affecting adults and children. Respond effectively to medical emergencies and participate in resuscitation procedures as required. Chronic Disease Management Manage long-term conditions through structured reviews and monitoring, including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Chronic kidney disease Support patients to self-manage long-term conditions. Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns to GPs or other clinicians. Participate in care planning and multidisciplinary reviews. Health Promotion and Patient Education Promote healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare. Provide advice regarding smoking cessation, weight management, exercise and alcohol consumption. Support national and local public health initiatives. Encourage patient engagement and shared decision-making. Clinical Governance and Quality Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records using the practice clinical system. Work in accordance with NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legislation. Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and service development activities. Report incidents, significant events and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures. Support compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements. Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements. Communication and Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, PCN colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals. Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and practice development initiatives. Support and mentor healthcare assistants, trainee nurses or student nurses where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training. Work within professional competence and seek guidance when required. Adhere to practice confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.