Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coalville, LE67 2BS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2178-25-0003 |
Summary
Clinical: Develop, implement, and evaluate personalised treatment plans for chronic disease patients (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension). Provide wound care (e.g. leg ulcers, Doppler assessment, suture removal, dressings). Deliver cervical cytology screening. Deliver adult and childhood immunisations and vaccination programmes, including travel vaccinations. Provide travel health advice and vaccinations, in line with current national guidance. Request and interpret basic pathology services (e.g. bloods, swabs, urine), and process results appropriately, escalating to the GP or clinician as required. Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, contraception advice within scope of practice). Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions. Provide support for patients with acute and minor illness presentations, escalating when necessary. Assist GPs with minor surgery and procedures. Undertake phlebotomy, ear care, and ECGs (if required by practice). Chaperone patients where appropriate. Recognise, assess, and refer patients with mental health needs and other conditions requiring specialist input, ensuring timely referral to secondary care or community services. Provide advice on safe use of medicines, including over-the-counter options, within scope of practice. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice IT system (e.g. SystmOne), ensuring compliance with QOF/IIF, CQC, and NMC standards. Safely manage vaccines, medicines, and consumables, including cold chain, stock rotation, and disposal. Governance & Quality: Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain professional registration. Work within evidence-based practice, NICE, NSF, and local guidelines. Lead or participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations. Contribute to achievement of QOF, IIF, and enhanced service targets. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and shared learning, including Business meetings. Contribute to CQC compliance and inspection readiness. - 6 - Education & Leadership: Mentor and support junior nurses, HCAs, students, and trainees. Participate in induction and supervision of new staff. Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and professional behaviour. Collaboration & PCN Involvement: Work with the Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver enhanced access clinics, anticipatory care, population health projects, and other local initiatives. Liaise with external agencies, community services, and secondary care to support patients, particularly vulnerable groups. Professional Responsibilities Maintain active NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements. Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies relevant to general practice nursing. Work within scope of practice at all times, escalating appropriately when care needs fall outside own competence. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and reflective practice.