Job responsibilities

Role Summary

The GP Practice Nurse works as a key member of the primary care team, delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients. The post holder supports chronic disease management, routine treatment room duties, health promotion activity, and practice wide clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide routine and specialised nursing services including:
• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Wound care, dressings, and suture / staple removal
• Cervical cytology and women's health procedures
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Contraceptive advice within competence
• NHS health checks and lifestyle interventions

• Undertake clinical assessment where appropriate, assessing patient needs and escalating when required.
• Conduct holistic assessments and contribute to personalised care planning for long-term conditions.
• Deliver evidence based advice to support patient self management and prevention of illness.
• Recognise, respond to, and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with local and national protocols.

Clinical Governance and Professional Standards

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records in accordance with NMC and legal requirements.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards, including safe management of clinical areas and equipment.
• Support the practice in meeting CQC, NHS, and local commissioning requirements.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and significant event reviews.
• Keep up to date with current clinical guidance and undertake mandatory and discretionary CPD.
• Maintain NMC registration and portfolio for revalidation.

Teamwork and Communication

• Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs / ACPs, HCAs, pharmacists, and administrative teams.
• Provide clear and empathetic communication to patients, families, and carers, including those with complex needs.
• Support junior staff and students, contributing to training and mentorship where appropriate.
• Participate actively in clinical meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, and practice development planning.

Operational Responsibilities

• Contribute to efficient day to day running of treatment rooms and clinical areas.
• Assist with stock control, emergency equipment checks, and vaccine storage/monitoring.
• Support implementation of practice policies, protocols, and health and safety procedures.
• Adapt flexibly to changing service needs, including seasonal pressures and public health campaigns.

Other Duties

• Any other duties as required by the nursing team and within the scope of clinical and professional competence of the employee.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Qualification or recognised training in chronic disease management.
• Competence in immunisation and vaccination delivery, including maintenance of relevant updates.
• Evidence of training in infection prevention and control.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to undertake training.
• Evidence of safeguarding training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• General Practice Nursing qualification.
• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker qualification.
• Formal qualification in Diabetes, Respiratory or Cardiovascular Care.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered nurse.
• Experience of delivering evidence-based patient care.
• Experience in health promotion and patient education.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience working within clinical governance frameworks.
• Experience with TPP Systmone (or in the absence of this, EMIS)

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience in cervical screening.
• Experience delivering childhood and adult immunisation programmes.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
• Experience participating in audit and quality improvement activities.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing practice and NMC Code requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Competent IT and clinical system skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Understanding of General Practice contracts and enhanced services.
• Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of population health management and preventative healthcare.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).