Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Practice Nurse Job Description**

**Job Title:** Practice Nurse

**Reports to:** Practice Manager/Clinical Lead

**Location:** Market Street Medical Practice

**Job Purpose:**

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing a range of clinical services and ensuring high-quality patient care. The role involves autonomous clinical practice, chronic disease management, health promotion, minor illness treatment, and participation in care planning.

**Main Responsibilities:**

1. **Clinical Duties**

- Provide assessment, screening, treatment, and care to patients, including management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.

- Administer vaccinations and immunizations as per national and practice guidelines.

- Carry out wound management and dressings, minor illness triage, cervical smears, and sexual health and family planning advice.

- Conduct health screenings and routine checks, including NHS health checks, lifestyle management, and other assessments.

- Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.

2. **Health Promotion**

- Offer advice on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and disease prevention.

- Support patients in developing self-management plans for long-term conditions.

3. **Care Management**

- Participate in the care planning process for patients, involving multi-disciplinary team discussions as needed.

- Conduct regular reviews and update patient records using the practices electronic system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

4. **Team Collaboration**

- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff to deliver the best care for patients.

- Contribute to clinical meetings, audits, and the development of protocols and guidelines for the practice.

5. **Clinical Governance**

- Ensure all care delivered meets CQC standards and adheres to current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

- Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain competency and remain up-to-date with clinical advancements and practice needs.

6. **Patient Care and Communication**

- Build and maintain positive patient relationships, respecting diversity and patient rights.

- Deliver care in a compassionate, empathetic, and effective manner, focusing on patient-centered service.

7. **Quality Assurance**

- Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and practice performance.

**Essential Skills and Qualifications:**

- Registered Nurse with NMC registration.

- Proven experience in primary care, ideally in a GP practice setting.

- Competence in chronic disease management and evidence of continuous professional development in this area.

- Proficiency in administering vaccinations and providing screening services.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to high standards of care.

**Desirable Attributes:**

- Additional qualifications in minor illness management, family planning, and/or smoking cessation.

- Knowledge of relevant policies, guidelines, and compliance requirements in primary care.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a supportive and collaborative team, helping to improve the health and lives of our patients every day.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements:

Desirable

• Flexible to work across a range of clinical areas and adapt to the changing needs of the practice.
• Commitment to professional and personal development, including participation in training, appraisal, and revalidation processes.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of confidentiality and data protection.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Proven competence in chronic disease management, including asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term conditions.
• Experience in administering immunizations, vaccinations, and performing cervical smears.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care autonomously.
• Proficiency in wound care, including dressings and minor injury management.
• Strong clinical skills in areas such as minor illness, family planning, and health screening.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• IT literacy, with experience using clinical software systems and accurate record-keeping skills.

Experience

Essential

• Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Further qualifications in areas such as family planning, minor illness management, or health promotion.
• Experience in travel health advice and administering travel vaccinations.
• Knowledge of infection control, clinical governance, and CQC requirements in a primary care setting.
• Experience conducting audits and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Market Street Medical Practice

Address

76 Market Street

Droylsden

Manchester

M43 6DE

Employer's website

https://www.marketstreetmpdroylsden.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)