Job responsibilities
Job Overview
The Practice Nurse plays a vital and autonomous role within the multidisciplinary team at Long Lane Surgery. This individual is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The role encompasses a wide range of clinical responsibilities including chronic disease management, immunisation programmes, womens health, wound care, health promotion, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
The post holder will lead on key clinical areas including:
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Anticoagulation
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Wound Care
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Womens Health
They are also expected to actively contribute to clinical governance, mentoring and supervision of junior nursing staff, and play a role in service development aligned with both local and national healthcare priorities.
Practice Vision and Mission
Our Vision
To be a leader in healthcare, known for excellence, innovation, and compassionate, patient-centred care. We strive to empower our community through accessible, high-quality services and continuous improvement, setting the standard for healthcare delivery.
Our Mission
To offer compassionate, patient-focused, and high-quality healthcare services that enhance the health and well-being of our community. We are dedicated to providing accessible, evidence-based medical care, emphasising prevention, education, and ongoing improvement. Our goal is to ensure that each patient receives personalised attention and support throughout their healthcare journey.
We are equally committed to nurturing a skilled and motivated team, empowering our staff to grow and excel in delivering exceptional care.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
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Act as lead nurse for Wound Care, Womens Health, and Anticoagulation, providing expertise and support across the team.
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Deliver structured training to the nursing team in these lead areas, ensuring adherence to best practice and local/national guidance.
Chronic Disease Management
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Oversee and participate in the delivery of chronic disease clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).
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Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment plans for chronic conditions, in collaboration with the GP and wider team.
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Monitor at-risk patients and implement early interventions to prevent deterioration in health.
General Clinical Duties
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Undertake routine nursing tasks such as:
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Blood pressure monitoring
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ECGs
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Suture and clip removal
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Wound dressing and Doppler assessment
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BMI measurement and lifestyle advice
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Provide travel medicine advice and vaccinations, based on current guidance.
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Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children under PGDs.
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Carry out NHS Health Checks, including data recording and patient follow-up.
Women's Health
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Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) according to national screening protocols.
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Provide contraceptive advice and conduct annual reviews in line with FRSH guidance and practice policy.
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Support patients in areas such as menopause management and reproductive health.
Emergency and Acute Care
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Assist GPs with minor surgery procedures.
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Support the team in clinical emergencies and perform anaphylaxis management in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
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Provide clinical triage, assessing patients and referring or treating within scope of practice.
Mental Health and Safeguarding
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Recognise and refer patients with mental health issues or safeguarding concerns.
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Work within national and local safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable adults and children.
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Liaise with social care and external agencies where appropriate.
Administrative and Governance Responsibilities
Clinical Records and Information Governance
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional standards and data protection law.
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Use read codes and clinical templates consistently to support patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
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Contribute to the maintenance of chronic disease registers and patient recall systems.
Medicines Management
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Administer medications safely under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
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Monitor stock levels, ensuring the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medications.
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Record cold chain data and report any discrepancies promptly.
Audit and Quality Improvement
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Support clinical audit activities, including data collection, analysis, and action planning.
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Contribute to practice improvement programmes by evaluating outcomes and suggesting improvements.
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Participate in significant event reviews and near-miss investigations, using structured tools such as root cause analysis (RCA).
Education and Development
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Participate in and contribute to mandatory training, clinical updates, and the practice training programme.
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Act as a mentor or supervisor to junior nurses and students as required.
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Engage in annual appraisal and revalidation processes, identifying personal learning needs and CPD opportunities.
Secondary Responsibilities
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Contribute to policy and protocol development in collaboration with the clinical leadership team.
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If qualified as an independent prescriber, prescribe within own competencies and in accordance with national guidance.
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Participate in shared learning sessions and collaborative practice initiatives.
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Support the implementation of Integrated Care Board (ICB) pathways and public health campaigns.
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Monitor treatment room stock and assist with re-stocking other clinical areas when needed.
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Participate in the planning and implementation of service changes and innovations.
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Support the Deputy Practice Manager in staff inductions and orientation for new clinicians.
Professional and Organisational Responsibilities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
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Uphold a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes equality of opportunity for staff and patients.
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Ensure all patients are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination.
Health, Safety and Environment
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Take reasonable care of own and others health and safety.
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Comply with health and safety legislation, including fire safety, infection control, and safe handling of sharps/medicines.
Confidentiality
Professional Conduct
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Uphold the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
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Dress professionally in accordance with the requirements of a clinical role.
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Support the security and professionalism of the practice by ensuring restricted areas and patient data remain protected.
