The duties will vary according to the practice requirements and the individuals competencies, but an outline of the duties and responsibilities which may be undertaken is provided below: Deliver high quality patient care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence based care. Provide general Practice nursing appointments, offering advice to patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary. Provide general and specific health screenings (for example, cervical smears, smoking cessation) to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to General Practitioners as necessary. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners or independently agreed protocols. Deliver clinical procedures (for example injections and immunisations, dressings, spirometry, ECG depending on individual skill set and competency) Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care, support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills through the use of motivational interviewing as appropriate. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Ensure accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients electronic notes on computer in accordance with the Practice system, templates and protocols Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular (specialised clinics) and ad hoc reports and audits Provide professional advice, support to other healthcare professionals within the practice Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants as required. Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, undertaking appropriate education and training and maintaining professional registration. Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment For more information on key duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.