We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team within a General Practice (GP) setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical responsibilities. This position involves working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care and clinical services such as immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, and health assessments. You will also support patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, and hypertension through monitoring and education. The role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
1. Chronic Disease Management
Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions such as:
Diabetes
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Coronary heart disease
Conducting reviews and care planning
Educating patients on self-management and lifestyle modifications
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team within a General Practice (GP) setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical responsibilities. This position involves working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care and clinical services such as immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, and health assessments. You will also support patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, and hypertension through monitoring and education. The role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
1. Chronic Disease Management
* Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions such as:
o Diabetes
o Asthma
o Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
o Hypertension
o Coronary heart disease
* Conducting reviews and care planning
* Educating patients on self-management and lifestyle modifications
2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
* Providing advice and education on smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity, alcohol use, and sexual health
* Running health screening and NHS Health Check clinics
3. Immunisations and Vaccinations
* Administering routine and travel vaccinations for adults and children
* Providing seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
* Ensuring vaccine storage and cold chain compliance
4. Cervical Screening
* Performing smear tests in line with national screening programmes
* Providing advice and support regarding results and follow-up
5. Wound Care and Minor Injuries
* Assessment and treatment of wounds, ulcers, burns, and skin infections
* Post-operative care and suture removal
6. Patient Assessments and Health Checks
* Conducting new patient checks
* Performing ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, and phlebotomy
7. Administrative and Collaborative Duties
* Keeping accurate patient records using EMIS
* Participating in audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
* Liaising with GPs and allied health professionals
About us
We have a small, friendly and welcoming single handed GP surgery with 2 clinical pharmacists, 1 HCA, 4 admin staff, practice manager and assistant manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
* Conduct chronic disease reviews (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
* Provide immunisations and vaccinations (e.g. travel, childhood, flu, COVID-19)
* Perform cervical cytology (smear tests)
* Deliver wound care, dressings, and suture removal
* Undertake health screening and NHS Health Checks
* Assist in minor surgery and clinics (e.g. coil, implant)
* Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice (e.g. smoking cessation, diet)
* Conduct ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, and BP monitoring
* Administer medications and injections as prescribed
Patient Support
* Educate and support self-management of long-term conditions
* Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support
* Offer triage and initial assessments for minor ailments or urgent issues
Administrative Duties
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
* Use clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) for documentation and patient management
* Participate in audits, QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework), and data collection
* Manage stock control and ordering of nursing supplies and vaccines
Team and Governance
* Attend practice meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making
* Comply with infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety policies
* Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation
* Support training and supervision of students or junior staff as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Essential:
* Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
* Previous primary care or community nursing experience
* Cervical screening, immunisation, and chronic disease management training
Desirable
* Independent prescribing qualification
* Experience with SystmOne/EMIS
* Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or women's health
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Maybury Surgery
Address
The Maybury Surgery
Alpha Road
Woking
Surrey
GU22 8HF
Employer's website
https://www.mayburysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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