The post holder will be either an experienced practice nurse, or a nurse wanting to work towards becoming a competent practice nurse following an extensive training programme. They will act within their professional boundaries to provide high quality, holistic care for their patients in a safe, multi-disciplinary environment. The role includes delivering nursing care including smears, childhood/adult/travel immunisations, wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, health education and specialist clinics around management of long term conditions. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work within the NMC code and to agreed practice standards and protocols. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support, training and development for HCAs. The post holder will understand the GMS contract, QoF, national and local enhanced services and their impact on patient care.
