Job Description

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 partnerships policies
Main duties of the job
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 practices 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
About us
Living Well Partnershipis made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Grade: 6-7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1799-25-0003
Job locations
Weston Lane Surgery
Weston Lane
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 9GH
West End Surgery
Moorgreen Road
West End
Southampton
SO30 3PY
Job description
Job 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 practices 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 Job description
Job 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 practices 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• experienced Practice Nurse

• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.

• You would be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• You are competent and committed to high quality care with an awareness of your own limitations and when to seek advice.
• You will be confident to start working effectively from the offset, and willing to undertake necessary training when asked to do so.
• You will manage your time well.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Necessary training and support in clinical skills and clinical documentation systems will be provided.
• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.

• NMC Registered
• Practice Nurse experience

• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.

• experienced Practice Nurse

• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.

• You would be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• You are competent and committed to high quality care with an awareness of your own limitations and when to seek advice.
• You will be confident to start working effectively from the offset, and willing to undertake necessary training when asked to do so.
• You will manage your time well.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Necessary training and support in clinical skills and clinical documentation systems will be provided.
• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.

• NMC Registered
• Practice Nurse experience

• Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.