Practice NurseNHS
Job summary
The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team for three days per week.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting patients across a range of primary care services. The role will include chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, screening, and preventative care.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the management of COPD, Asthma, and Diabetes, who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and promoting self-management of long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver Practice Nurse services within agreed competencies and NMC standards.
- Undertake chronic disease reviews including:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- COPD
- Conduct annual reviews and care planning for patients with long-term conditions.
- Administer childhood, adult, and seasonal vaccinations in line with national guidance.
- Undertake cervical cytology screening.
- Provide lifestyle advice and support relating to smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living.
- Undertake blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, venepuncture, and other nursing procedures as required.
- Support infection prevention and control processes.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Participate in mandatory training and practice meetings.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
About us
We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.
We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.
As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.