General Practice Nurse

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

• Chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD, and diabetes
• Cervical cytology (HPV screening)
• Wound care, leg ulcer management, and Doppler assessments
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy
• ECG recording
• New patient health checks and urinalysis
• Suture and clip removal
• Administration of injectable medications (e.g. B12, Depo, Nebido, Clexane, Zoladex)
• Delivery of routine and childhood immunisations (including flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccines)
• Requesting basic pathology tests (e.g. urine cultures, swabs)
• Working to agreed clinical protocols and escalating to GPs where appropriate
• Maintain clinical rooms, ensuring appropriate stock levels and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with cold chain processes for vaccines
• Undertake regular checks of emergency equipment
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
• Report risks, incidents, or concerns to senior staff
• Participate in practice meetings, training, and continuous professional development
• Support administrative systems within the practice
• Undertake home or care home visits where required (e.g. vaccination delivery)

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