Main areas of responsibility: The delivery of practice nursing care to our patient population, with a focus on patients presenting with long term conditions as well as providing preventative health care and promoting health and wellbeing Deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (all areas of QOF) and enhanced service targets Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness Administer adult and paediatric vaccinations, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their behaviours and refer appropriately Recognise signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and demonstrate awareness of local referral procedures Apply infection control measures when handling laboratory specimens, disposing of clinical waste, dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages and follow guidelines in respect of needlestick injuries Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and guidelines within the practice Undertake annual training requirements, and promote the continual professional development and skills of both yourself and other nurses within the practice Attend and contribute to both internal and external meetings, as required Work within the latest NMC Code of Conduct, and maintain professional registration Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data Working collaboratively within the wider practice team to support the delivery of the very best patient-centred care, using effective communication, support and cooperation