Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse is a key member of the primary care team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a general practice setting. Working with GPs, nurse practitioners, nursing associates, healthcare assistants, and other team members, the Practice Nurse plays a vital role in managing long-term health conditions, promoting health, supporting screening programmes, and treating minor illnesses and injuries. The role involves autonomous clinical practice within NMC scope, including chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD), wound care, immunisations, cervical cytology, family planning, and lifestyle advice. The nurse also contributes to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development aligned with national and local healthcare priorities. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development and patient-centred care are essential. Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role will be providing a patient facing nursing service to the practice population. The role is expected to include but not be limited to: Chronic disease management (including diabetes, respiratory, hypertension) Vaccination and immunisation programme (including seasonal vaccinations) About usCollingwood Health Group is a progressive,patient-focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high-quality primary careservices. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and arecommitted to the ongoing professional development of all staff. Serving a patient population of approximately 24,500 acrossfour sites, we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice providing careto diverse communities. Our scale and multi-site presence enable us to offer adynamic and resilient approach to service delivery. Our organisation is led by a team of 10 dedicated GPPartners and supported by a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that includesSalaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, a CommunityPractitioner, Physician Associate, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants,and a Phlebotomist. We are also fortunate to have an integrated pharmacy teamcomprising Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, who contributesignificantly to the safe and effective management of prescribing and medicationuse. This robust clinical workforce is underpinned by a highlyskilled and efficient administrative team that ensures the seamless operationof the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providingoutstanding care and continually improving health outcomes for the communitieswe serve. ***** Interviews are scheduled for Friday 22nd August 2025***** Job responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of this post but will depend on whether the successful candidate has undertaken the relevant training and competencies. Act independently within the practice team Manage own clinical practice and that of othermembers of the nursing team to ensure safe effective care Accept delegated responsibility and inherentaccountability for the quality or own practice Assess, plan and evaluate clinical nursing careto meet the needs of the individual and/or identified group Assess, diagnose and treat specific conditionsin accordance with agreed professional protocols and guidelines Take the clinical lead in defined areas ofnursing practice within the primary health care team. Monitor own and teams work areas and practicesand ensure they are free from hazard and conform to safety legislation. Receive direct referral from health careprofessionals, other agencies and patients Plan, manager and deliver programmes to improvehealth and disease in individuals or groups. General practice nursing duties (including, butnot exclusive to: Women's Health and screening Injections and vaccinations Health promotion Chronic disease management (including asthma,COPD, CVD, diabetes, heart failure and hypertension. Filing and actioning test results Involvement in meeting Qof targets Person SpecificationExperienceExperience of working in a general practice setting. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-21