Practice Nurse

Job TitlePractice Nurse Reports ToLead Practice Nurse / GP Partners / Practice Manager Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The post holder will deliver a wide range of nursing services, promote health and wellbeing, support the management of long-term conditions, and contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) initiatives where applicable. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities • Provide safe, effective, patient-centred nursing care within own scope of practice. • Undertake chronic disease management clinics including: • Diabetes • Asthma • COPD • Hypertension • Cardiovascular disease • Deliver cervical screening in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. • Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs) • Remove sutures and clips. • Perform venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and other routine clinical procedures. • Carry out NHS Health Checks where appropriate. • Provide contraception advice and family planning services (where trained). • Promote healthy lifestyles and provide health education and smoking cessation advice. • Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately. Long-Term Condition Management • Undertake structured annual reviews for patients with long-term conditions. • Develop and review personalised care plans. • Support self-management and patient education. • Monitor treatment effectiveness and refer appropriately. Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) • Contribute to the achievement of QOF indicators through effective clinical management and accurate coding. • Ensure clinical documentation is complete, accurate and recorded promptly. • Identify patients requiring recall and follow-up. • Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities. • Work with the wider team to improve clinical outcomes and performance against QOF targets. Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) • Support enhanced care coordination for patients with complex health needs, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions. • Work collaboratively with GPs, care coordinators, social prescribers, community nurses, pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary teams. • Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where appropriate. • Assist in developing personalised care plans that reflect patients' clinical and social needs. • Support proactive care for vulnerable patients to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve continuity of care. Health Promotion • Promote disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. • Provide education regarding diet, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction and weight management. • Encourage uptake of screening and vaccination programmes. Clinical Governance • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. • Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement. • Comply with NMC Code and professional standards. • Participate in significant event reviews where appropriate. Infection Prevention and Control • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies. • Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned and maintained appropriately. • Report infection risks promptly. Safeguarding • Identify and report safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults. • Complete mandatory safeguarding training. • Work in accordance with local safeguarding procedures. Professional Responsibilities • Maintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). • Maintain clinical competencies and undertake continuing professional development (CPD). • Participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training. • Work within own scope of competence and seek advice where necessary. • Support students and new staff where appropriate. Health & Safety • Comply with Health and Safety legislation and practice policies. • Participate in emergency procedures, including Basic Life Support. • Report incidents, accidents and near misses. General Responsibilities • Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and Caldicott principles. • Demonstrate professionalism, compassion and respect at all times. • Contribute to the ongoing development of practice services. • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Person SpecificationEssential • Registered Nurse (NMC). • Experience working within primary care or community nursing. • Competent in chronic disease management. • Cervical cytology qualification. • Immunisation and vaccination training. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Knowledge of QOF and long-term condition management. • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable • Experience using EMIS Web • Independent Prescribing qualification. • Mentor or assessor qualification. • Experience participating in Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) or Primary Care Network initiatives. • Knowledge of Enhanced Access services and Quality Improvement methodologies. Job description Job responsibilities Job TitlePractice Nurse Reports ToLead Practice Nurse / GP Partners / Practice Manager Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The post holder will deliver a wide range of nursing services, promote health and wellbeing, support the management of long-term conditions, and contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) initiatives where applicable. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities • Provide safe, effective, patient-centred nursing care within own scope of practice. • Undertake chronic disease management clinics including: • Diabetes • Asthma • COPD • Hypertension • Cardiovascular disease • Deliver cervical screening in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. • Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs) • Remove sutures and clips. • Perform venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and other routine clinical procedures. • Carry out NHS Health Checks where appropriate. • Provide contraception advice and family planning services (where trained). • Promote healthy lifestyles and provide health education and smoking cessation advice. • Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately. Long-Term Condition Management • Undertake structured annual reviews for patients with long-term conditions. • Develop and review personalised care plans. • Support self-management and patient education. • Monitor treatment effectiveness and refer appropriately. Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) • Contribute to the achievement of QOF indicators through effective clinical management and accurate coding. • Ensure clinical documentation is complete, accurate and recorded promptly. • Identify patients requiring recall and follow-up. • Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities. • Work with the wider team to improve clinical outcomes and performance against QOF targets. Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) • Support enhanced care coordination for patients with complex health needs, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions. • Work collaboratively with GPs, care coordinators, social prescribers, community nurses, pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary teams. • Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where appropriate. • Assist in developing personalised care plans that reflect patients' clinical and social needs. • Support proactive care for vulnerable patients to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve continuity of care. Health Promotion • Promote disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. • Provide education regarding diet, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction and weight management. • Encourage uptake of screening and vaccination programmes. Clinical Governance • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. • Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement. • Comply with NMC Code and professional standards. • Participate in significant event reviews where appropriate. Infection Prevention and Control • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies. • Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned and maintained appropriately. • Report infection risks promptly. Safeguarding • Identify and report safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults. • Complete mandatory safeguarding training. • Work in accordance with local safeguarding procedures. Professional Responsibilities • Maintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). • Maintain clinical competencies and undertake continuing professional development (CPD). • Participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training. • Work within own scope of competence and seek advice where necessary. • Support students and new staff where appropriate. Health & Safety • Comply with Health and Safety legislation and practice policies. • Participate in emergency procedures, including Basic Life Support. • Report incidents, accidents and near misses. General Responsibilities • Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and Caldicott principles. • Demonstrate professionalism, compassion and respect at all times. • Contribute to the ongoing development of practice services. • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Person SpecificationEssential • Registered Nurse (NMC). • Experience working within primary care or community nursing. • Competent in chronic disease management. • Cervical cytology qualification. • Immunisation and vaccination training. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Knowledge of QOF and long-term condition management. • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable • Experience using EMIS Web • Independent Prescribing qualification. • Mentor or assessor qualification. • Experience participating in Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) or Primary Care Network initiatives. • Knowledge of Enhanced Access services and Quality Improvement methodologies.