Practice Nurse

Posting date:	19 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 December 2025
Location:	High Wycombe, HP12 3AF
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A1861-25-0010

Summary

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST To be an active member of the Primary Health Care Team, working with the partners and the Practice team to promote treatment, preventative care and patient education. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL To assess, plan and provide and evaluate nursing care to patients. To refer patients to other health professionals as appropriate, according to Practice protocols and national guidelines. Main areas of clinical responsibility, working with the partners to agreed protocols, and in which you have received the appropriate training are: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cervical Cytology Screening, Family Planning, Travel Vaccinations, Flu Vaccinations, Dressings, Ear Syringing, ECGs. Removal of sutures, treatment of minor injuries, taking of swabs, Childhood Immunisations, and any other clinical conditions identified by the Partners. To be pro-active in health promotion and education and to provide support to patients in changing lifestyle habits e.g. stop smoking, diet and exercise. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including swabs, smears, urine samples, and perform any investigatory procedures requested by the Doctors. To adhere to the operational guidelines and protocols of the Practice to ensure an effective and efficient service. Undertake to work within local and practice policies on child protection, and protecting vulnerable adults Undertake work with Infection Control To effectively communicate, liaise and negotiate holistic patient care. To assist other health care professionals with medical procedures. To support and mentor current and training of new Health care assistants To assist in the maintenance and standards of Practice equipment. Maintain confidentiality Undertake to provide first aid to staff members as well as patients if appropriate to do so. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing & Midwifery Council ADMINISTRATIVE Work with the current Practice Nurses to ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in the treatment room relating to patient care. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures, in the patients medical records. Work in an effective and responsible way, prioritise workload and ensure effective time management strategies are applied. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care and registration with the Practice. Participate in the collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular reports and audits, both manually and computerised. Participate in the formulation and updating of Practice protocols and procedures. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure accurate recording of all consultations and treatments. Maintain professional updating and act on training needs to ensure best practice. Participate in annual appraisals. Co-operate and participate in any research projects or audits within the Practice. Attend and participate in all Practice meetings. Attend and participate in all Clinical meetings. Work effectively within multi-disciplinary team. EDUCATIONAL The Practice is committed to continuing nurse education, and you will be expected to attend regular appropriate training courses. To participate in the formulation of nursing protocols as required. To participate in the development of effective liaison with other health care professionals. Attend and take an active part in Clinical/ Educational meetings any other Practice meetings deemed appropriate by the Practice. GENERAL The Practice aims to provide the highest standards of care. To further this aim you are expected to adhere to acceptable working practice as defined in Practice policies and guidelines. You also have a personal responsibility and accountability to your team and service to keep up to date and, if you encounter unacceptable practice, to raise it or deal with it through accepted channels. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Promote Equality and Diversity and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, and patients on the grounds of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, culture, nationality, ethnic, or national origin, religion, political opinion, disability, and any other protected characteristics mentioned in the Equality Act 2010. CONFIDENTIALITY During the course of your employment you may see, hear or have access to information on matters of a confidential nature relating to the work of the Practice or to the health and personal affairs of patients and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person/s or organisations during or after the contracted period of employment. HEALTH AND SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL The Practice attaches great importance to the health and safety of its employees. You are expected to make yourself aware of, and comply with, the Practices health and safety policies, copies of which are retained by the Practice Manager. Apply infection control measures to minimise risk according to national, local and Practice guidelines.