- Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
- Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
- Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
- Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
- Distinguish between
Practice nurse | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Practice nurses work in GP surgeries to assess, screen, treat and educate patients, and help doctors give medical care.
Practice nurses typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Practice nurse you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,414 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Practice nurse
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37,519 GBP
Average salary for part-time Practice nurse
Average salary for full-time Practice nurse
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20,559 GBP
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20,597 GBP
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37,414 GBP
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37,519 GBP
Salary over time for Practice nurse
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36,511 GBP
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33,308 GBP
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32,779 GBP
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36,558 GBP
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34,987 GBP
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35,924 GBP
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37,414 GBP
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37,357 GBP
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44,089 GBP
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Future outlook for Practice nurses
Very good outlook
16 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Things to highlight for your Practice nurse interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
