Practice Nurse

Trades Workforce Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Practice Nurse to join their team in Preston. You will provide patient-focused care, delivering high-quality service while managing chronic disease programs and administering vaccinations. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in primary care settings. This role supports diverse patient needs and emphasizes teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment, promoting health education and maintaining accurate patient records.

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic disease management and vaccinations is highly desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Lead chronic disease management programs.
• Administer vaccinations and conduct health screenings.
• Promote health education tailored to individuals.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Post-qualified experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Job Description: Practice Nurse

Overview

- EMIS

- January Cover - Happy to book around availability

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our team. As a valued member of our healthcare practice, you will play a key role in providing patient-focused care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, health education, and support to patients, ensuring equitable access to services for all members of the community.

Responsibilities

As a Practice Nurse, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to patients and ensuring a high standard of service.
• Leading and assisting with chronic disease management programs, including diabetes, asthma, and hypertension care.
• Administering vaccinations (childhood and adult), immunizations, and necessary injections per protocols.
• Conducting health screenings and assisting in early detection of illnesses through routine assessments and tests.
• Promoting health education and awareness, tailoring advice to suit the individual needs of patients.
• Supporting patients with family planning, sexual health services, and minor surgical procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality by following data protection policies.
• Collaborating with general practitioners, other nurses, and allied health professionals to provide integrated, team-focused patient care.
• Auditing health services and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Acting as a resource for patient queries, providing advice, and directing patients to appropriate resources.
• Upholding ethical nursing standards while demonstrating respect for diversity, equality, and inclusion in all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

To be successful as a Practice Nurse, you will need:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Post-qualified experience as a nurse, preferably in a primary care or community setting.
• Experience in chronic disease management, vaccinations, and routine health screenings is highly desirable.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient care and cultural sensitivity.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and continued professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records or patient record management systems.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Additional training in specialist areas such as diabetes, asthma, or cervical cytology would be an asset.
• Teaching or coaching skills to support health promotion initiatives.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent experience in emergency care situations.

Day-to-day

Your daily activities will include:

• Conducting face-to-face consultations with patients and addressing their immediate healthcare needs.
• Delivering routine procedures such as wound care, suture removal, blood tests, and ECGs.
• Managing vaccination programs, including travel vaccinations and flu clinics.
• Following up with patients to monitor and evaluate progress in managing chronic conditions.
• Educating patients about maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing existing conditions effectively.
• Working collaboratively with other team members to coordinate care plans and refer cases where needed.
• Attending team meetings and engaging in discussions to improve quality of care.
• Maintaining compliance with all nursing standards, procedural protocols, and ethical guidelines.