Nurses

Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Advanced Clinical Practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterized by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision-making. This is underpinned by a master’s level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with a demonstration of core capabilities and area-specific clinical competence.

Practice Nurse

A practice nurse is a registered nurse who works within a GP (general practitioner) surgery as part of a primary healthcare team. They play a crucial role in providing a wide range of nursing services to patients of all ages.   

Here are some of their key responsibilities:

• Chronic Disease Management: Managing long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and COPD through regular reviews, health education, and medication management.   
• Health Screening and Vaccinations: Conducting health checks, immunizations (flu, childhood, travel), cervical smears, and other screening programs.   
• Minor Ailments: Treating minor injuries and illnesses such as wound care, ear infections, and urinary tract infections.   
• Family Planning and Sexual Health: Providing advice and services related to contraception, sexual health concerns, and pregnancy.   
• Health Promotion and Education: Educating patients on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and self-management of health conditions.   
• Supporting GPs: Assisting GPs with various tasks, such as taking medical histories, performing basic examinations, and preparing patients for consultations.   
• Practice nurses work closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive and patient-centered care