Practice Nurse

Job DescriptionJob TitlePractice Nurse Responsible toLead Practice Nurse / Practice Manager Accountable toGP Partners LocationHarvey Group Practice • Harvey House Surgery • Jersey Farm Surgery The post holder may be required to work across both practice sites. HoursPart-time or Full-time (to be agreed) Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population while promoting health, preventing disease and supporting patients to manage long-term conditions. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver a range of clinical services, contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Service requirements, and support the continued development of high-quality patient services across Harvey Group Practice. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients within their scope of practice. • Undertake holistic patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans. • Provide treatment room services including: • Wound care and dressings • Removal of sutures and clips • Ear irrigation (where trained) • ECG recording • Blood pressure monitoring • Spirometry (where trained) • Administer prescribed injections and medications in accordance with Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and practice protocols. • Deliver childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidance. • Provide travel vaccinations and travel health advice where appropriately trained. • Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national screening standards. • Perform NHS Health Checks. • Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction. • Support patients with long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease (dependent upon competency and training). • Monitor patients and identify any deterioration requiring escalation to a GP or other clinician. • Ensure accurate documentation within EMIS Web. Chronic Disease ManagementWhere appropriately trained, the post holder will: • Manage long-term condition clinics. • Monitor disease progression. • Undertake annual reviews. • Support medication monitoring. • Educate patients to encourage self-management. • Participate in recall systems and QOF achievement. Patient CareThe Practice Nurse will: • Deliver person-centred care that respects dignity, diversity and individual choice. • Provide health education to patients and carers. • Support patients to make informed healthcare decisions. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. • Act as an advocate for patients where appropriate. Infection Prevention and ControlThe post holder will: • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies. • Ensure clinical rooms are maintained to required standards. • Manage clinical waste safely. • Participate in infection control audits. • Report incidents and risks appropriately. Medicines ManagementThe Practice Nurse will: • Administer medicines safely within competence. • Ensure vaccine cold chain compliance. • Monitor emergency equipment and drug expiry dates. • Maintain accurate stock records where appropriate. Quality ImprovementThe post holder will: • Participate in clinical audits. • Support Quality Improvement initiatives. • Contribute towards QOF and Enhanced Services. • Participate in Significant Event Analysis. • Assist in implementing evidence-based practice. Professional ResponsibilitiesThe Practice Nurse will: • Maintain current NMC registration. • Work within the NMC Code. • Maintain professional competence through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). • Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. • Maintain mandatory training requirements. • Work within practice policies and procedures. CommunicationThe post holder will: • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. • Liaise with community teams, secondary care and external agencies. • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings where required. • Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately. Information GovernanceThe post holder will: • Maintain accurate electronic clinical records. • Comply with GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Information Governance requirements. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Health and SafetyThe Practice Nurse will: • Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. • Report incidents using practice procedures. • Participate in fire safety, infection prevention and emergency procedures. • Ensure safe use of clinical equipment. General ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Work flexibly across both practice sites where required. • Support colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness. • Contribute to service development. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post. Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration. • Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience • Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice. • Experience delivering treatment room services. • Experience in immunisations and vaccinations. • Experience using electronic clinical record systems. Knowledge • Knowledge of current Primary Care priorities. • Understanding of QOF. • Knowledge of infection prevention and control. • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. • Knowledge of clinical governance. Skills • Excellent communication skills. • Strong organisational skills. • Ability to prioritise workload. • Ability to work autonomously. • Excellent clinical assessment skills. • IT literate with experience of EMIS Web or similar systems. Personal Attributes • Compassionate and caring. • Flexible and adaptable. • Team player. • Professional and approachable. • Reliable and motivated. • Committed to delivering excellent patient care. Desirable • General Practice Nursing qualification. • Cervical Cytology qualification. • Chronic Disease Management qualification. • Travel Health qualification. • Spirometry qualification. • Mentorship/Teaching qualification. • Experience supporting students or junior staff. • Experience participating in audits and quality improvement projects. ValuesThe successful candidate will demonstrate the values of Harvey Group Practice by: • Putting patients at the heart of everything we do. • Working collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues. • Acting with professionalism, integrity and compassion. • Supporting innovation and continuous improvement. • Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. • Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionJob TitlePractice Nurse Responsible toLead Practice Nurse / Practice Manager Accountable toGP Partners LocationHarvey Group Practice • Harvey House Surgery • Jersey Farm Surgery The post holder may be required to work across both practice sites. HoursPart-time or Full-time (to be agreed) Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population while promoting health, preventing disease and supporting patients to manage long-term conditions. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver a range of clinical services, contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Service requirements, and support the continued development of high-quality patient services across Harvey Group Practice. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients within their scope of practice. • Undertake holistic patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans. • Provide treatment room services including: • Wound care and dressings • Removal of sutures and clips • Ear irrigation (where trained) • ECG recording • Blood pressure monitoring • Spirometry (where trained) • Administer prescribed injections and medications in accordance with Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and practice protocols. • Deliver childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidance. • Provide travel vaccinations and travel health advice where appropriately trained. • Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national screening standards. • Perform NHS Health Checks. • Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction. • Support patients with long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease (dependent upon competency and training). • Monitor patients and identify any deterioration requiring escalation to a GP or other clinician. • Ensure accurate documentation within EMIS Web. Chronic Disease ManagementWhere appropriately trained, the post holder will: • Manage long-term condition clinics. • Monitor disease progression. • Undertake annual reviews. • Support medication monitoring. • Educate patients to encourage self-management. • Participate in recall systems and QOF achievement. Patient CareThe Practice Nurse will: • Deliver person-centred care that respects dignity, diversity and individual choice. • Provide health education to patients and carers. • Support patients to make informed healthcare decisions. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. • Act as an advocate for patients where appropriate. Infection Prevention and ControlThe post holder will: • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies. • Ensure clinical rooms are maintained to required standards. • Manage clinical waste safely. • Participate in infection control audits. • Report incidents and risks appropriately. Medicines ManagementThe Practice Nurse will: • Administer medicines safely within competence. • Ensure vaccine cold chain compliance. • Monitor emergency equipment and drug expiry dates. • Maintain accurate stock records where appropriate. Quality ImprovementThe post holder will: • Participate in clinical audits. • Support Quality Improvement initiatives. • Contribute towards QOF and Enhanced Services. • Participate in Significant Event Analysis. • Assist in implementing evidence-based practice. Professional ResponsibilitiesThe Practice Nurse will: • Maintain current NMC registration. • Work within the NMC Code. • Maintain professional competence through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). • Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. • Maintain mandatory training requirements. • Work within practice policies and procedures. CommunicationThe post holder will: • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. • Liaise with community teams, secondary care and external agencies. • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings where required. • Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately. Information GovernanceThe post holder will: • Maintain accurate electronic clinical records. • Comply with GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Information Governance requirements. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Health and SafetyThe Practice Nurse will: • Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. • Report incidents using practice procedures. • Participate in fire safety, infection prevention and emergency procedures. • Ensure safe use of clinical equipment. General ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Work flexibly across both practice sites where required. • Support colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness. • Contribute to service development. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post. Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration. • Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience • Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice. • Experience delivering treatment room services. • Experience in immunisations and vaccinations. • Experience using electronic clinical record systems. Knowledge • Knowledge of current Primary Care priorities. • Understanding of QOF. • Knowledge of infection prevention and control. • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. • Knowledge of clinical governance. Skills • Excellent communication skills. • Strong organisational skills. • Ability to prioritise workload. • Ability to work autonomously. • Excellent clinical assessment skills. • IT literate with experience of EMIS Web or similar systems. Personal Attributes • Compassionate and caring. • Flexible and adaptable. • Team player. • Professional and approachable. • Reliable and motivated. • Committed to delivering excellent patient care. Desirable • General Practice Nursing qualification. • Cervical Cytology qualification. • Chronic Disease Management qualification. • Travel Health qualification. • Spirometry qualification. • Mentorship/Teaching qualification. • Experience supporting students or junior staff. • Experience participating in audits and quality improvement projects. ValuesThe successful candidate will demonstrate the values of Harvey Group Practice by: • Putting patients at the heart of everything we do. • Working collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues. • Acting with professionalism, integrity and compassion. • Supporting innovation and continuous improvement. • Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. • Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and patient care.