Practice Nurse (PCN Employed)

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Practice Nurse (PCN Employed) The closing date is 24 April 2026

This is a Band 5 registered nursing role supporting GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team in the delivery of general practice services. The post holder will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice, providing evidence based nursing care, health promotion and chronic disease management in line with PCN and practice protocols.

The role is part time, 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 working days. Some flexibility in working days or hours may be considered for the right candidate. As part of the PCN's Enhanced Access service, participation in Saturday clinics is required on a pro rata basis, typically around one in eight Saturdays.

Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake the following duties in accordance with professional standards, PCN and practice protocols, and service need:

Clinical Duties

• Dressing and removal of sutures
• Primary and secondary prevention of CVD
• Travel Immunisations and Vaccinations
• Cervical smears
• Contraception; uncomplicated Pill checks, injections
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Urinalysis
• Long term conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Respiratory Illness etc)
• Adhere to code of professional conduct as stipulated by governing body
• Home Visits as per Practice/Operational needs

Research Projects

• Co operate and support research undertaken by the Practice including the referral of suitable patients who may benefit as participants in research programmes
• Student/Staff Education & Training
• Participate in the induction, education and training of all new members of practice staff including students of all disciplines where appropriate
• Maintain effective liaison with other healthcare teams concerned with patient care as appropriate and with all other disciplines within the practice, exercising regard for patient confidentiality at all time

About us Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team.

While the PCN will employ the post holder, they will be aligned with Myrtle Group Practice and fully embedded within the practice nursing team, working closely with practice staff and clinicians to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

Myrtle Group Practice was formed on 1 May 2024 following the successful merger of Heswall & Pensby Group Practice and Commonfield Road Surgery. Both sites have served their local population for over 40 years and together support a registered list of approximately 22,500 patients. The practice maintains high QOF achievement and is rated Good in all areas by the CQC.

Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake the following duties in accordance with professional standards, PCN and practice protocols, and service need:

Supplies & Equipment

• Ensure that equipment is used and stored as manufacturers recommendation
• Demonstrate awareness of due dates on equipment requiring calibration and/or maintenance
• Report any equipment that does not fulfil the manufacturer's operating criteria to the Lead practice nurse and/or maintenance person
• Liaise with Nursing Team when stores require ordering
• Ensure that all stock is stored correctly as per COSHE regulations
• Pathological Specimens & Investigatory Procedures
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples (when required), swabs, cervical smears
• All procedures requiring collection of pathological specimens are performed within agreed Practice protocols and in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive
• Adhering to IPC Guidelines
• Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and/or including telephone encounters are recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and READ CODE as appropriate
• Attend and participate in practice nurse meetings as able.
• Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
• To participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with the SHA and/or WICCG.
• Undertake and participate in Practice protocols

Professional Development

• Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study day as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Ensure PIN number is always valid
• Receive clinical supervision to further develop reflective skills resulting in increased clinical effectiveness in practice (dependent on organisational need)
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
• Ensure mandatory eLearning modules completed in a timely manner when due

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may evolve to meet the needs of the PCN. Any changes will be discussed with the post holder and reviewed at appraisal meetings at least annually.

Additional Information The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

In Accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

You must cooperate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from your lead employer.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager.

Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and well being. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This PCN is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well being and safety.

The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Confidentiality The PCN and associated practices are committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) To preserve and improve the quality of PCN outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the PCN and practices to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
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