Practice Nurse

NHS; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join a dedicated team in a supportive practice focused on high-quality patient care. The role involves chronic disease management, wound care, health promotion, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Team leadership or mentorship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases and provide immunisations.
• Conduct women's health procedures including cervical cytology.
• Serve as clinical leader in wound care and anticoagulation.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Wound care

Health promotion

Patient care

Team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)

Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team at Long Lane Surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking general practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within the general practice team. Responsibilities include routine and chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, diabetes, hypertension), wound care, cervical cytology, immunisations, NHS Health Checks, and travel health advice. The nurse supports patients through health promotion, lifestyle advice, and opportunistic interventions.

Clinical duties include ECGs, BP checks, suture removal, administering medications under PGDs/PSDs, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The nurse collaborates with GPs, ANPs, and HCAs, and may assist in minor surgeries or act as a chaperone when needed.

The role includes ensuring the safe storage of vaccines, infection control, safeguarding awareness, and supporting practice protocols. Participation in audits, significant event reviews, and training is expected. The Practice Nurse must maintain NMC registration, engage in annual appraisal and CPD, and uphold professional standards, contributing to a safe and patient-centred environment.

About us

Long Lane Surgery is a well-established GP practice serving a diverse community. We offer a welcoming environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development, and patient safety. Our clinical team includes GPs, nurses, HCAs, and a wider multidisciplinary team working collaboratively for better outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Job Overview

The Practice Nurse plays a vital and autonomous role within the multidisciplinary team at Long Lane Surgery. This individual is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The role encompasses a wide range of clinical responsibilities including chronic disease management, immunisation programmes, womens health, wound care, health promotion, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will lead on key clinical areas including:

They are also expected to actively contribute to clinical governance, mentoring and supervision of junior nursing staff, and play a role in service development aligned with both local and national healthcare priorities.

Practice Vision and Mission

Our Vision

To be a leader in healthcare, known for excellence, innovation, and compassionate, patient-centred care. We strive to empower our community through accessible, high-quality services and continuous improvement, setting the standard for healthcare delivery.

Our Mission

To offer compassionate, patient-focused, and high-quality healthcare services that enhance the health and well-being of our community. We are dedicated to providing accessible, evidence-based medical care, emphasising prevention, education, and ongoing improvement. Our goal is to ensure that each patient receives personalised attention and support throughout their healthcare journey.

We are equally committed to nurturing a skilled and motivated team, empowering our staff to grow and excel in delivering exceptional care.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Act as lead nurse for Wound Care, Womens Health, and Anticoagulation, providing expertise and support across the team.

Deliver structured training to the nursing team in these lead areas, ensuring adherence to best practice and local/national guidance.

Chronic Disease Management

Oversee and participate in the delivery of chronic disease clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment plans for chronic conditions, in collaboration with the GP and wider team.

Monitor at-risk patients and implement early interventions to prevent deterioration in health.

General Clinical Duties

Undertake routine nursing tasks such as:

Blood pressure monitoring

ECGs

Suture and clip removal

Wound dressing and Doppler assessment

BMI measurement and lifestyle advice

Provide travel medicine advice and vaccinations, based on current guidance.

Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children under PGDs.

Carry out NHS Health Checks, including data recording and patient follow-up.

Women's Health

Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) according to national screening protocols.

Provide contraceptive advice and conduct annual reviews in line with FRSH guidance and practice policy.

Support patients in areas such as menopause management and reproductive health.

Emergency and Acute Care

Assist GPs with minor surgery procedures.

Support the team in clinical emergencies and perform anaphylaxis management in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

Provide clinical triage, assessing patients and referring or treating within scope of practice.

Mental Health and Safeguarding

Recognise and refer patients with mental health issues or safeguarding concerns.

Work within national and local safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Liaise with social care and external agencies where appropriate.

Administrative and Governance Responsibilities

Clinical Records and Information Governance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional standards and data protection law.

Use read codes and clinical templates consistently to support patient safety and clinical effectiveness.

Contribute to the maintenance of chronic disease registers and patient recall systems.

Administer medications safely under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).

Monitor stock levels, ensuring the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medications.

Record cold chain data and report any discrepancies promptly.

Audit and Quality Improvement

Support clinical audit activities, including data collection, analysis, and action planning.

Contribute to practice improvement programmes by evaluating outcomes and suggesting improvements.

Participate in significant event reviews and near-miss investigations, using structured tools such as root cause analysis (RCA).

Education and Development

Participate in and contribute to mandatory training, clinical updates, and the practice training programme.

Act as a mentor or supervisor to junior nurses and students as required.

Engage in annual appraisal and revalidation processes, identifying personal learning needs and CPD opportunities.

Secondary Responsibilities

Contribute to policy and protocol development in collaboration with the clinical leadership team.

If qualified as an independent prescriber, prescribe within own competencies and in accordance with national guidance.

Participate in shared learning sessions and collaborative practice initiatives.

Support the implementation of Integrated Care Board (ICB) pathways and public health campaigns.

Monitor treatment room stock and assist with re-stocking other clinical areas when needed.

Participate in the planning and implementation of service changes and innovations.

Support the Deputy Practice Manager in staff inductions and orientation for new clinicians.

Professional and Organisational Responsibilities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

Uphold a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes equality of opportunity for staff and patients.

Ensure all patients are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination.

Health, Safety and Environment

Take reasonable care of own and others health and safety.

Comply with health and safety legislation, including fire safety, infection control, and safe handling of sharps/medicines.

Confidentiality

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to the NHS Code of Confidentiality and GDPR.

Professional Conduct

Uphold the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.

Dress professionally in accordance with the requirements of a clinical role.

Support the security and professionalism of the practice by ensuring restricted areas and patient data remain protected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)
• Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in a primary care or community setting
• Chronic disease management and autonomous working
• Team leadership or mentorship experience

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.