Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 13 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M43 6DE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1055-25-0000 |
Summary
**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.