Practice Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GRAYS, RM17 5HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Purpose: Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. Improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Undertake chronic disease management as required by the Practice. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES is a vital element of the post. Act as Infection control Lead for the practice Main Tasks Duties and Responsibilities Professional Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care Deliver person-centred and compassionate care, including support for self-management and behavioural change and motivational interviewing Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external meetings as required including practice clinical meetings, nurse team meetings and palliative/anticipatory care planning meetings Maintain a personal progress and training plan to keep up to date with current thinking and developments, as well as identifying own training requirements and attending appropriate courses Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of peer audit, review and appraisal Maintain professional registration Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct Record accurate and timely consultation data in patients records in accordance with NMC guidance and other standards. Ensure that all data entered is correctly coded Work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally Maintain membership of an appropriate medical indemnity provider Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Main Tasks Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Role Monitor, interpret and evaluate patient test results and initiate appropriate treatment, or refer on if required Make appropriate referrals to primary, community and secondary health care teams Systematically manage chronic disease in the patient population, including asthma, diabetes and COPD Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc. Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography Undertake wound care / management, dressings and suture removal Undertake leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression bandaging Carry out ear examination and micro suction Perform cervical screening and promote breast cancer awareness Provide an adult and paediatric immunisation service under individualised prescriptions or Patient Group Directions, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Provide other injections as required and within competence, both IM and SC Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their behaviours; refer appropriately. Deliver the smoking cessation service Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and travel advice Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local referral procedures Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Provide contraception and family planning advice, including pill checks Undertake new patient and NHS health checks Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any other relevant service frameworks Main Tasks Duties and Responsibilities Administration, Audit Quality & Education Complete all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice Participate in practice audits as required Assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign Restock and maintain clinical areas Carry out regular checks on emergency equipment and schedule maintenance as required Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs; ensure all drugs are in-date and specified stock levels are maintained Carry out drug and vaccine stock take and re-ordering on monthly basis under supervision Maintain health promotion literature and information for patients Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines, including: Hygiene precautions Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Periodic audits/inspections Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

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