Practice Nurse

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for theeffective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-basedpractice including care for elderly and housebound patients.Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team,the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to theentitled patient population.The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinicalareas such as infectionprevention and control, health promotion, chronicdisease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as wellas actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing anddelivery of clinical policy and procedure.Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder hasaccess to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individualin the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basisMain duties of the jobThe Practice Nurse plays a key role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care while supporting practice policies and patient wellbeing. Core duties include supporting the Infection Prevention Control lead, audits, training, and compliance, and contributing to the annual IPC statement. The role involves developing and embedding care management programmes for frail and housebound patients, implementing health promotion and wellbeing initiatives, and managing chronic disease clinics. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, creating and evaluating treatment plans, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing and reviewing medications, and advising patients on safe use. The nurse co-ordinates travel medicine, requests and processes pathology, and ensures accurate clinical records, coding, and maintenance of chronic disease registers. They deliver and support well woman/man clinics, vaccination programmes, safeguarding, and opportunistic health promotion. Additional duties include assisting in minor surgery, prioritising health issues, managing clinical emergencies, recognising and referring mental health needs, and supporting vulnerable patients through liaison with external services. The nurse also ensures compliance with policies on chaperoning, safeguarding, substance misuse, and delegation, always working within professional scope to provide holistic, patient-centred care.About usWe are a well-established, friendly, and forward-thinking GPpractice caring for around 12,500 patients under a GMS contract. Our team ismade up of five dedicated GP partners supported by a strong multidisciplinaryteam who work closely together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.We are a busy practice with an excellent reputation locally, offering asupportive and collaborative working environment where every member of staff isvalued.Our clinicians are well supported by skilled nurses,healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and an efficient administrative team,enabling us to maintain high standards while also focusing on work-lifebalance. We actively encourage professional development and innovation, and wetake pride in being a practice where teamwork, mutual support, and excellentpatient care are at the heart of what we do.Job responsibilitiesThe Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care, supporting practice policies, and promoting health and wellbeing. Core duties include supporting the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead through audits, training, compliance monitoring, and contributing to the annual IPC statement. The nurse develops and embeds care management programmes for frail and housebound patients, implements health promotion and wellbeing initiatives, and oversees chronic disease clinics, ensuring appropriate treatment, timely referral, and maintenance of disease registers.Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and evaluating care, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing and reviewing medications, and advising on their safe use. The nurse co-ordinates travel medicine services, requests and processes pathology, and maintains accurate clinical records with effective coding. They support the delivery of well woman and well man clinics, implement vaccination programmes, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, chaperoning, and substance misuse policies. The role also involves assisting with minor surgery, prioritising health issues, managing clinical emergencies, recognising and referring patients with mental health needs, and liaising with external agencies to support vulnerable patients. Delegation, supervision, and safe practice within the team are essential elements.In addition to primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may contribute to wider practice development. This includes developing and reviewing audit protocols and nursing protocols, supporting nursing colleagues through guidance, training, appraisals, and rota coordination, and leading service improvements. The nurse participates in local initiatives, shared learning, and policy implementation to enhance care. They review clinical practices in line with national policy, contribute to significant event analysis using structured approaches such as root cause analysis, and support the continuous improvement of protocols and service delivery. By leading change, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering professional development within the team, the Practice Nurse plays a central role in maintaining high standards of patient care and service quality.Person SpecificationExperienceExperience of working in a primary care environmentExperience of chronic disease managementExperience of working autonomouslyExperience of infection prevention and control measuresExperience of working as a practice nurse or community nurseExperience of managing elderly and housebound patientsExperience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarkingQualificationsRegistered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)Mentor or teaching qualificationPost graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)Nurse prescriberFamily planning qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr