Job summary
Join Us in Transforming Cardiovascular Care in
Primary Practice
We are
seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse who is passionate about the management ofCardiovascular Disease (CVD),to join our growing Primary
Care Network (PCN) team, working across three GP practices. This
role is ideal for a nurse who wants to help shape proactive, preventative care at the
heart of local communities.
This role is for a minimum of 22.5 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
This role
focuses on supporting patients who have or are at risk of cardiovascular disease across
three GP practices within the PCN, to help deliver
high-quality preventative care, health promotion, and long-term condition
management. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a
multidisciplinary team to improve cardiovascular outcomes and reduce health
inequalities.
As a core
member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing
management and health promotion of patients with cardiovascular risk factors
and conditions including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.
You must be a registered Nurse (NMC) with at least 18 month's post-registration experience with knowledge of cardiovascular disease and prevention.
About us
The Brunel Primary Care Network consists of three Practices across Portsmouth; East Shore Partnership, The Lighthouse Group and University Surgery.
We have highly skilled and motivated teams working within our PCN, which consist of GP Partners, Salaried GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Diabetes and Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Nurses, GP Assistant's and HCA's; who are supported by skilled administration teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide
nurse-led reviews for patients with hypertension, AF, heart failure, and
related conditions.
- Carry
out ECGs, BP monitoring, lifestyle risk assessments, and QRISK scoring.
- Deliver
lifestyle advice and structured education to improve cardiovascular
health.
- Document
all assessments and care plans using EMIS / SystmOne.
Teamwork and Integration
- Collaborate
with GPs, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, and care coordinators.
- Attend
PCN-wide team meetings and contribute to joint patient care planning.
- Promote
consistent approaches across all three practices and contribute to
population health strategies.
Professional Development
- Act as
a role model for patient-centred, evidence-based care.
- Engage
in ongoing professional development focused on cardiovascular and chronic
disease care.
- Support
peer learning and mentorship for junior colleagues or students.
Quality, Safety and Data
- Follow
all clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
- Participate
in audits and contribute to QOF/IIF achievement.
- Collect
and interpret clinical data (e.g., BP, lipid levels, QRISK) to support
proactive case finding and care planning.
- Identify
and escalate any clinical or population-level risks through appropriate
governance structures.
- Contribute
to the development of data-informed approaches to improving patient
outcomes across the PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide
nurse-led reviews for patients with hypertension, AF, heart failure, and
related conditions.
- Carry
out ECGs, BP monitoring, lifestyle risk assessments, and QRISK scoring.
- Deliver
lifestyle advice and structured education to improve cardiovascular
health.
- Document
all assessments and care plans using EMIS / SystmOne.
Teamwork and Integration
- Collaborate
with GPs, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, and care coordinators.
- Attend
PCN-wide team meetings and contribute to joint patient care planning.
- Promote
consistent approaches across all three practices and contribute to
population health strategies.
Professional Development
- Act as
a role model for patient-centred, evidence-based care.
- Engage
in ongoing professional development focused on cardiovascular and chronic
disease care.
- Support
peer learning and mentorship for junior colleagues or students.
Quality, Safety and Data
- Follow
all clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
- Participate
in audits and contribute to QOF/IIF achievement.
- Collect
and interpret clinical data (e.g., BP, lipid levels, QRISK) to support
proactive case finding and care planning.
- Identify
and escalate any clinical or population-level risks through appropriate
governance structures.
- Contribute
to the development of data-informed approaches to improving patient
outcomes across the PCN.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with a minimum of 18 months post registration experience.
Desirable
- Additional training in cardiovascular or chromic disease management
Experience
Essential
- 18+ months post-registration experience.
- Experience in collating clinical data and recognising risk trends in patient care.
Desirable
- Primary care or community experience.
- Involvement in audits or service evaluation.
Skills
Essential
- BP monitoring, ECGs, lifestyle advice, documentation.
- Able to interpret clinical trends and respond appropriately to risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of QOF/IIF frameworks.
- Familiarity with clinical dashboards or population health tools.
- Interest in developing advanced skills in CVD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with a minimum of 18 months post registration experience.
Desirable
- Additional training in cardiovascular or chromic disease management
Experience
Essential
- 18+ months post-registration experience.
- Experience in collating clinical data and recognising risk trends in patient care.
Desirable
- Primary care or community experience.
- Involvement in audits or service evaluation.
Skills
Essential
- BP monitoring, ECGs, lifestyle advice, documentation.
- Able to interpret clinical trends and respond appropriately to risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of QOF/IIF frameworks.
- Familiarity with clinical dashboards or population health tools.
- Interest in developing advanced skills in CVD.
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 see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
