Job Purpose

The General Practice Nurse post-holder will provide nursing services to the practice population through evidence based, quality focused care. Within the scope of practice, and as appropriate to the role, the post-holder will undertake a range of nursing assessments, providing safe, effective, and person-centred care/treatment in partnership with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and other members of the MDT. Working within practice policy, protocols and DoH service frameworks, the post-holder will strive to improve standards of care for patients and their families and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

The General Practice Nurse will be involved in Long Term Conditions management. The post-holder will have knowledge of the GMS contract, NICE Guidelines and The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and will work within the current NMC Code and to agreed practice standards and protocols. The post-holder will facilitate clear communication between clinical, administrative and community teams to ensure consistency in care and treatment for patients and their families.