Practice Nurse

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Practice Nurse may include some or all of the following: Clinical Duties • Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice setting • Undertake general treatment room duties including: • Wound care and dressings • Blood pressure monitoring • Venepuncture • ECGs • Health checks Chronic Disease Management • Support the management of patients with long-term conditions including: • Diabetes • Asthma • COPD • Hypertension • Cardiovascular disease • Undertake annual reviews in line with practice protocols and QOF requirements Immunisations and Screening • Administer routine vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance • Undertake cervical cytology screening • Promote uptake of national screening programmes Health Promotion • Provide lifestyle advice and health education to patients • Support smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living initiatives • Promote patient self-management and preventative healthcare Clinical Administration • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records • Ensure clinical coding is completed accurately where appropriate • Participate in audit and quality improvement activities Infection Prevention and Control • Maintain infection control standards within clinical areas • Ensure appropriate use, storage, and disposal of clinical equipment and waste Team Working • Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff, administrative staff, PCN colleagues, and external healthcare professionals • Participate in practice meetings and training sessions • Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Practice Nurse may include some or all of the following: Clinical Duties • Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice setting • Undertake general treatment room duties including: • Wound care and dressings • Blood pressure monitoring • Venepuncture • ECGs • Health checks Chronic Disease Management • Support the management of patients with long-term conditions including: • Diabetes • Asthma • COPD • Hypertension • Cardiovascular disease • Undertake annual reviews in line with practice protocols and QOF requirements Immunisations and Screening • Administer routine vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance • Undertake cervical cytology screening • Promote uptake of national screening programmes Health Promotion • Provide lifestyle advice and health education to patients • Support smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living initiatives • Promote patient self-management and preventative healthcare Clinical Administration • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records • Ensure clinical coding is completed accurately where appropriate • Participate in audit and quality improvement activities Infection Prevention and Control • Maintain infection control standards within clinical areas • Ensure appropriate use, storage, and disposal of clinical equipment and waste Team Working • Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff, administrative staff, PCN colleagues, and external healthcare professionals • Participate in practice meetings and training sessions • Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment