Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Practice Nurse will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, offering advice, health education, and support to promote better health and wellbeing. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will manage a range of nursing duties, including chronic disease management, vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion, while contributing to the continuous improvement of clinical services within the practice.

• Provide chronic disease management for conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

• Administer childhood and adult vaccinations, including seasonal flu, HPV, shingles, and COVID-19 where applicable.

• Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) in line with national screening guidelines.

• Deliver wound care, dressings, suture removal, and minor injury support.

• Conduct health checks including blood pressure, ECGs, and lifestyle assessments.

• Offer contraceptive advice, sexual health guidance, and participate in womens and mens health clinics.

• Provide health education and support self-management of long-term conditions.

• Support and deliver public health initiatives, including NHS screening and vaccination campaigns.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs, and other clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the practice clinical system (EMIS / SystmOne).

• Participate in practice meetings, audits, and quality improvement projects.

• Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and PCN targets.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and clinical skills through CPD and mandatory training.

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care to all patients.

• Educate patients about their conditions and involve them in decision-making about their care.

• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventative healthcare.

• Handle patient queries in a professional, empathetic manner, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (NMC registration).

• Experience in a primary care or community nursing setting.

• Knowledge of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in cervical cytology, immunisations, and wound care.

• Knowledge of EMIS, SystmOne, or similar clinical systems.

• Awareness of QOF and other primary care targets.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and training.

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunities for training, CPD, and career progression.

• Flexible working patterns where possible.

• Involvement in innovative projects across the Dewsbury & Thornhill PCN.

• A practice that values staff wellbeing and fosters a positive working environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Criteria:
• Qualifications & Registration
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience:
• Experience working as a nurse in a primary care, community, or hospital setting.
• Experience managing a patient caseload.
• Clinical Skills:
• Ability to deliver immunisations and vaccinations.
• Competence in chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
• Wound care and dressings.
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of primary care services and NHS priorities.
• Awareness of infection control, safeguarding, and patient safety protocols.
• IT & Systems Skills:
• Ability to use clinical systems, electronic records, and Microsoft Office.
• Communication & Teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Personal Attributes:
• Compassionate, approachable, and patient-focused.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Qualifications & Registration
• Degree or diploma in nursing.
• Additional qualifications in long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma).
• Experience
• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and PCN targets.
• Clinical Skills
• Trained in cervical cytology (smear tests).
• Experience in travel health, sexual health, or minor illness management.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Understanding of NHS screening and public health programmes.
• IT & Systems Skills
• Experience using EMIS Web, SystmOne, or similar systems.
• Communication & Teamwork
• Experience supporting patient education and self-management programmes.
• Personal Attributes
• Willingness to participate in service development and innovation.
• Other Requirements
• Interest in leadership, mentorship, or training future nursing staff.

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).