Practice Nurse

NHS Jobs; Syston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Practice Nurse in England to carry out health screenings, immunisations, blood tests, wound care, and ECGs within a GP practice. The post requires collaboration with GPs, nurse practitioners, and the broader clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include vaccination delivery, blood pressure monitoring, specimen collection, and adherence to practice protocols.

Qualifications

• Carrying out health screening to the practice population.
• Giving immunisations and vaccinations per directive.
• Carrying out routine blood taking and blood pressure monitoring.
• Providing wound care management and ECG testing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out INR testing using Coagucheck and INR Star where appropriate.
• Provide general health screenings and refer to other team members as needed.
• Maintain accurate notes and records of consultations in patient notes.
• Attend nurse meetings and collaborate with reception and clinical teams to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Health screening

Immunisations

Phlebotomy

ECG

Wound care

Tools

SystmOne

Coagucheck

Job description

Dietary advice

Carry out specific health screening to the practice population such as NHS Health Checks

Give immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with the Practices group directive and give travel vaccinations and advice for travellers

Carry out routine blood taking and blood pressure monitoring.

Give diet and healthy lifestyle advice.

Provide wound care management.

Carry out ECGs tests.

Carry out INR testing using Coagucheck and INR Star Hypertension Reviews Urinalysis Routine adult vaccinations Removal of sutures / clips Baby & childhood immunisations First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice

Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.

Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.

Supplies and equipment

Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care

Meetings

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to Nurse meetings as requested.

Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Communicate effectively with other team members. As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with the reception team and other clinical team members, to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities To work in partnership with general practitioners, the nurse practitioners, practice nurses and other professionals to develop and maintain protocols, standards, and audit tools to facilitate effective delivery of care. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information, on the computer or manually, required for regular and ad hoc reports and audits. Demonstrate and maintain adequate knowledge and compliance with all aspects of health and safety at work and COSHH. Order vaccines and Stock, tidy and organise Stock Rooms. Knowledge of SystmOne desired but full training will be given. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes. Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended. Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Contribute and participate as required in any research projects and audits within the practice.