Job summary
Role Focus
This Practice Nurse post will work primarily across the treatment room (three days per week) and long-term conditions clinics (two days per week).
Experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC is essential). The post holder will play an active role in supporting and strengthening IPC arrangements within the practice and will work closely alongside the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in relation to infection control governance, audits, evidence gathering, and ongoing compliance with CQC and NHS requirements.
Main duties of the job
This role is for an experienced Practice Nurse delivering the full range of treatment room nursing services alongside long-term conditions clinics. The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based care including wound care, phlebotomy, ECGs, new patient checks, childhood and adult immunisations, and cervical cytology, all of which are essential to the role.
The nurse will also undertake structured reviews for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD, working autonomously within their scope of practice and contributing to safe, effective care pathways.
A key aspect of the role is active involvement in infection prevention and control (IPC). The post holder will support IPC activity through audits, compliance monitoring, and day-to-day best practice, working closely with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner and wider clinical team.
The role requires confident clinical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, and high-quality care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
About us
We are a forward-thinking, evolving general practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We are actively developing and strengthening our clinical team and welcome individuals who want to be part of that journey and contribute to shaping how services are delivered.
Our team is supportive, collaborative, and values professionalism, kindness, and mutual respect. We work closely across disciplines, encouraging open communication and shared learning, with a strong focus on clinical governance and continuous improvement.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive place to work, where staff are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and interests. New team members are welcomed into a friendly, family-style atmosphere, with access to appropriate support, supervision, and development opportunities.
Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a practice that is growing and evolving, where your contribution is recognised and where high standards of patient care sit alongside a positive and supportive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Accountable to:
Practice Manager (administrative)
Nurse Manager (clinical)
Hours:
As agreed (primarily treatment room and long-term conditions clinics)
Job Summary
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice, including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well woman and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The organisation will ensure the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and a named individual to provide advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Generic Responsibilities
All staff have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
The practice is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Discrimination is not tolerated, and equality of opportunity is promoted for patients and staff.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
The post holder is responsible for managing and assessing risk within their area of responsibility and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
Confidentiality
All staff must protect patient information and maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring compliance with legal and professional requirements.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
All staff are expected to contribute to quality improvement, audit activity, service development, and investigations, including significant event and root cause analyses.
Induction, Learning and Development
The post holder will participate in induction, mandatory training, ongoing professional development, mentorship, and the dissemination of learning to colleagues.
Collaborative Working
The role requires effective multidisciplinary team working, clear communication, appropriate delegation, and shared responsibility for service delivery.
Managing Information
Accurate clinical record keeping using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding is required to support audit and service monitoring.
Security and Professional Conduct
Staff must adhere to security procedures, professional standards, dress appropriately, and maintain safe working practices.
Primary Key Responsibilities
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Support infection prevention and control requirements, including audits, training, and evidence of compliance
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Support the publication of the IPC annual statement
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Develop and embed care management programmes for frail, elderly, and housebound patients
-
Assess patient needs and deliver evidence-based care
-
Implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with long-term conditions
-
Provide routine nursing care in line with NICE and national standards
-
Deliver wound care, vaccinations, chronic disease clinics, and health promotion
-
Maintain accurate clinical records and registers
-
Support safeguarding and clinical emergencies
-
Liaise with external agencies to support vulnerable patients
Secondary Responsibilities
-
Participate in audit and quality improvement activity
-
Support the development and review of nursing protocols
-
Participate in shared learning and service development
-
Contribute to significant event reviews and clinical governance processes
Equality Statement
The job description may be amended following consultation to support service development and individual role progression. All staff are expected to be flexible to support the effective running of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Accountable to:
Practice Manager (administrative)
Nurse Manager (clinical)
Hours:
As agreed (primarily treatment room and long-term conditions clinics)
Job Summary
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice, including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well woman and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The organisation will ensure the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and a named individual to provide advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Generic Responsibilities
All staff have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
The practice is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Discrimination is not tolerated, and equality of opportunity is promoted for patients and staff.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
The post holder is responsible for managing and assessing risk within their area of responsibility and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
Confidentiality
All staff must protect patient information and maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring compliance with legal and professional requirements.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
All staff are expected to contribute to quality improvement, audit activity, service development, and investigations, including significant event and root cause analyses.
Induction, Learning and Development
The post holder will participate in induction, mandatory training, ongoing professional development, mentorship, and the dissemination of learning to colleagues.
Collaborative Working
The role requires effective multidisciplinary team working, clear communication, appropriate delegation, and shared responsibility for service delivery.
Managing Information
Accurate clinical record keeping using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding is required to support audit and service monitoring.
Security and Professional Conduct
Staff must adhere to security procedures, professional standards, dress appropriately, and maintain safe working practices.
Primary Key Responsibilities
-
Support infection prevention and control requirements, including audits, training, and evidence of compliance
-
Support the publication of the IPC annual statement
-
Develop and embed care management programmes for frail, elderly, and housebound patients
-
Assess patient needs and deliver evidence-based care
-
Implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with long-term conditions
-
Provide routine nursing care in line with NICE and national standards
-
Deliver wound care, vaccinations, chronic disease clinics, and health promotion
-
Maintain accurate clinical records and registers
-
Support safeguarding and clinical emergencies
-
Liaise with external agencies to support vulnerable patients
Secondary Responsibilities
-
Participate in audit and quality improvement activity
-
Support the development and review of nursing protocols
-
Participate in shared learning and service development
-
Contribute to significant event reviews and clinical governance processes
Equality Statement
The job description may be amended following consultation to support service development and individual role progression. All staff are expected to be flexible to support the effective running of the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
- Experience delivering the full range of treatment room services
- Experience undertaking childhood and adult immunisations
- Experience performing cervical cytology (smears)
- Experience managing patients with long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
- Experience of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in primary care
- Experience working autonomously within own scope of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care or general practice setting
- Experience supporting IPC audits, monitoring, or evidence gathering
- Experience of working with elderly, frail, or housebound patients
- Experience participating in audit or quality improvement activity
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Childhood immunisation training and competency
Desirable
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Childhood immunisation training and competency
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work confidently and safely within own scope of practice
- Ability to recognise when referral to GPs or other clinicians is required
- Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
- Good communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working closely with ANPs or advanced clinical practitioners
- Experience contributing to practice policy or protocol development
- Strong IT skills, including use of clinical systems
- Willingness to contribute to service development and evolving ways of working
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
- Experience delivering the full range of treatment room services
- Experience undertaking childhood and adult immunisations
- Experience performing cervical cytology (smears)
- Experience managing patients with long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
- Experience of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in primary care
- Experience working autonomously within own scope of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care or general practice setting
- Experience supporting IPC audits, monitoring, or evidence gathering
- Experience of working with elderly, frail, or housebound patients
- Experience participating in audit or quality improvement activity
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Childhood immunisation training and competency
Desirable
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Childhood immunisation training and competency
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work confidently and safely within own scope of practice
- Ability to recognise when referral to GPs or other clinicians is required
- Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
- Good communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working closely with ANPs or advanced clinical practitioners
- Experience contributing to practice policy or protocol development
- Strong IT skills, including use of clinical systems
- Willingness to contribute to service development and evolving ways of working
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).