Practice Nurse

Posting date:	07 July 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 July 2025
Location:	Leicester, LE3 3LW
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A4039-070725

Summary

Job Description Responsibilities Include: Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice: Dietary advice Carry out specific health screening to the practice population including cervical cytology. Assist in the provision of care to those patients with chronic diseases operating specific disease clinics, for example asthma, diabetes, and coronary heart disease etc. Screen patients for disease risk factors and early diagnosis of illness and help monitor a recall system for patients. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to the general practitioner as necessary. Give immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with the Practices group directive and give travel vaccinations and advice for travellers. Give advice on family planning and recommend appropriate contraceptives. Carry out routine blood taking and blood pressure monitoring. Give diet and healthy lifestyle advice. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician. Provide wound care and Doppler assessment. Carry out ECGs tests. Carry out INR testing using Coagucheck and INR Star Blood pressure checks Urinalysis Health screening Ear syringing Dressings Routine injections Minor injuries Removal of sutures / clips Baby immunisations Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the practice nurse team as appropriate. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Minor Operations Management of the theatre and recovery suite for minor operations including maintenance of equipment and stock, adequate staffing and ensuring appropriate items of service claims are made. To assist the doctor to carry out minor operations as required. Report any problems to the Practice Manager Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Meetings It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various Practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Communicate effectively with other team members. As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception, office, and dispensary staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring that everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care. Administrative and Professional Responsibilities To work in partnership with general practitioners, the nurse practitioner, practice nurses and other professionals to develop protocols, standards, and audit tools to facilitate effective delivery of care. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information, on the computer or manually, required for regular and ad hoc reports and audits. Demonstrate and maintain adequate knowledge and compliance with all aspects of health and safety at work and COSHH. Order vaccines and Stock, tidy and organise Treatment Rooms and Stock Rooms. Maintain records of Clinic attendance and services provided. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes. Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended. Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice Administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Participate in developing and maintaining an in-house nurse-training programme reporting to the Practice Nurse Manager. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development ensuring PREP requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Contribute and participate as required in any research projects and audits within the practice. Assist in the Management, supervision, co-ordination and guidance of the nursing team To assist in the management of the nursing service in participation with the Practice Nurse Manager ensuring relevant information is disseminated to and from the nursing staff. In participation with the Practice Nurse Manager contribute to yearly appraisals of all the nursing staff producing a training programme Ensure adequate nursing cover is provided while within the practice guidelines, keeping the Practice Nurse Manager informed of any problems. Participate in the Development and maintenance of practice policies and protocols for all nursing activity. To lead / assist in agreed clinical areas i.e., infection control, Asthma, Diabetes etc. in the practice to ensure all staff are aware of current procedures. Participate in the Planning, chairing, and recording of management and training meetings for all nurses following the training programme. Ensure agreed practice audits are carried out. Ensure the General Practice Manager is informed of any matters arising or problems / potential problems. Ensure all surgery produced nursing leaflets are kept up to date. Produce a 6 monthly nursing newsletter for patients. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate