Practice Nurse

Clinical Responsibilities Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients within own scope of practice. Undertake chronic disease reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension. Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice to support positive health outcomes. Administer immunisations, vaccinations and injectable medications in accordance with national and local guidelines. Undertake cervical cytology screening. Perform wound care, dressings and suture removal. Undertake NHS Health Checks and preventative health interventions. Carry out routine clinical procedures including blood pressure monitoring, phlebotomy, urinalysis and ECGs where trained and competent. Assess patient needs and develop appropriate care plans. Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and services as appropriate. Patient Care Promote patient involvement in managing their own health and wellbeing. Provide information and education to support informed decision-making. Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times. Ensure care is delivered in line with current professional standards and best practice. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records. Ensure coding and documentation are completed appropriately. Manage clinical correspondence and follow-up actions as required. Participate in the effective use of practice clinical systems. Quality and Governance Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities. Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other contractual requirements. Adhere to practice policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks. Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development. Participate in mandatory training programmes. Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive working environment. Support colleagues and share knowledge and best practice where appropriate. General Responsibilities Maintain professional registration and comply with the NMC Code. Work within the boundaries of professional competence and seek support when required. Comply with practice policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and information governance. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post.