Practice Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV1 2DL |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A5917-25-0003 |
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Job responsibilities Long-Term Condition Management & Elderly Care Lead and manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cholesterol management. Provide care for elderly, frail, and housebound patients, including those in care homes. Conduct home visits as required. Support quality improvement and assurance initiatives within the PCN. General Practice Nursing Duties Conduct chronic disease management within the scope of expertise. Provide immunisations, including: Routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles vaccinations. Infant immunisation and travel health care vaccinations. Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests, and contraceptive advice. Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required. Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, and wound care (including ulcer management and suture removal). Review and action pathology tests such as urine culture and swabs where appropriate. Chaperone and assist patients being examined by other clinicians. Leadership & Team Support Mentor and supervise any new-to-practice nurses, nursing associates, and HCAs. Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to enhance patient care. Promote public health and screening programs, including immunisations and cervical screening. Integrate population health management approaches to reduce health inequalities. Clinical Governance & Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, including prescribing audits and reviews if qualified. Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct. Follow infection control policies and ensure safe handling of specimens. Contribute to audits and service evaluations. Support the effective use of NHS resources and practice policies. Practice & Housekeeping Duties Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of nursing and treatment rooms. Maintain and clean clinical equipment. Monitor and order medical stock, drugs, and vaccinations. Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions. Health & Safety Responsibilities Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines. Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of specimens. Identify risks in work activities and take necessary precautions. 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Visa Sponsorship Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.