Job Summary/Job Purpose Provide nursing services to the patients accessing the practice. Delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with chronic conditions, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. To work as an autonomous nurse within current competencies, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making to support the management of patients. Support new models of care within the managed practice, including telephone first concepts and the alternative workforce roles. To deputise for nursing colleagues during any periods of absence. Support the Practice Nurse in delivering and supporting effective care to patients within the practice. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe effective delivery of health care, including mental health and public health services. To represent the practice viewpoint at operational and strategic meetings when necessary. To act as an accountable role model and clinical expert for healthcare Responsibility for the promotion and use of the audit cycle within clinical practice. Support the development and implementation of Healthcare Policies and procedures. Responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the performance of team members and ensure adherence to practice Policies and procedures including sickness management and staff annual appraisals. Responsibility for the direct supervision of HCSWs and unregistered staff, including responsibility to assess staff competencies prior to nurse delegation. Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of healthcare service provision to ensure a seamless patient pathway.