Practice Nurse

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Clinical Responsibilities Deliver Practice Nurse services within agreed competencies and NMC standards. Undertake chronic disease reviews including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Conduct annual reviews and care planning for patients with long-term conditions. Administer childhood, adult, and seasonal vaccinations in line with national guidance. Undertake cervical cytology screening. Provide lifestyle advice and support relating to smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living. Undertake blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, venepuncture, and other nursing procedures as required. Support infection prevention and control processes. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Professional Responsibilities Work within NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development. Participate in mandatory training and practice meetings. Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.