Person specification Practice Nurse Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Experience of working in a primary care environment desirable but not essential Experience of working autonomously Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse desirable but not essential Experience of infection prevention and control measures Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness desirable but not essential for: Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse