Practice Nurse

For more information please see out role profile: Practice Nurse- Role Profile

Living Well Partnership is made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.

Overall aim: 

As a General Practice Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care, health assessments, and treatments to patients, working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals. Your role will involve patient education, chronic disease management, and participation in health promotion activities, all while adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and the partnership’s policies

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and vital signs monitoring relevant to role.
• Administer treatments and procedures such as wound care, ECGs, Doppler assessments, blood pressure checks, and injections.
• Provide immunisations, including child and travel vaccinations, and perform cervical screening.
• Provide contraceptive care and advice.
• Support the management of patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
• Monitor and review treatment plans, ensuring they align with best practices and patient needs.
• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet, exercise, and smoking cessation
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring all treatments and consultations are documented in the practice’s computerised system.
• Monitor and manage medical supplies, including the ordering of vaccines, drugs, and laboratory materials.
• Participate in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care, practice development, and policy updates.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes
• Maintain a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements and NMC standards

What we’re looking for!

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent in using computerised patient record systems.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and high standards of practice.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites if required.
• Previous experience in administering immunisations, performing cervical screening and undertaking contraception reviews
• Experience in General Practice or Primary Care

What we can offer you!

• 6 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly employee award
• Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership
• First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunities

To apply

• Please email your up to date CV and covering letter to hiowicb-hsi.livingwell-recruitment@nhs.net
• Closing Date: 15^th May 2025
• Please be aware that all employees of the Partnership will be expected to have DBS Clearance.
• Requirement for this position is to regularly travel to other sites, therefore you must have your own mode of transport (car).

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dave Barclay

Managing Partner (Non-clinical)