Experienced Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide nursing care including vaccinations, cervical screening, and chronic disease management.
• Collect and safely send laboratory specimens (urine, swabs, smears).
• Perform wound care, dressings, leg ulcer management, and suture removal.
• Deliver immunisations for all age groups, understanding contraindications and side effects.
• Provide travel vaccinations and related health advice.
• Maintain up-to-date resuscitation skills and keep current with all required training and updates.
• Monitor emergency drugs and ensure all medications and vaccines are within expiry dates.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organised treatment and nursing areas.

Health Promotion

• Provide lifestyle advice on smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise.

Chronic Disease Management

• Manage long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD, heart disease).
• Support seasonal campaigns (e.g. flu vaccinations), including flexible working where required.

Risk Assessment

• Identify safeguarding and health risks (e.g. substance misuse, domestic abuse, vulnerable patients) and refer appropriately.

Supplies & Equipment

• Maintain adequate stock levels and ensure equipment is safe and functional.

Administration

• Record all consultations and treatments accurately on clinical systems.
• Complete all required patient documentation.
• Attend and contribute to practice, clinical, and significant event meetings.

Professional Development

• Maintain ongoing professional development through training and study.
• Participate in appraisals and take responsibility for personal learning and performance.

Quality & Teamwork

• Maintain high standards of care and raise quality or risk concerns.
• Reflect on performance and contribute to team improvements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Manage time, workload, and resources effectively.

Communication

• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers, and team members.

Service Delivery

• Follow practice policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in audits and service improvement activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Key Requirements
• Registered Nurse (UK) with a valid NMC PIN and relevant post-registration experience
• Previous experience working in a GP surgery independently
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Good understanding of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
• Competent in maintaining accurate clinical records (e.g. EMIS Web, Docman)
• (Please see Job description)

Qualifications

Essential

• UK registered nurse with valid NMC PIN number and significant post experience

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.

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

Wood End Health Centre

Address

67B Deedmore Road

Coventry

CV2 1XA

Employer's website

https://www.woodendhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)