Interviews for this role will be held morning of 16th June and morning and afternoon of 18th June 2026
The Practice Nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to the registered patient population, working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team. The post holder will support the practice in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care within their professional scope of practice, undertaking clinical assessments, providing treatment, and promoting health and wellbeing in line with practice policies and protocols.
Main duties of the job
Working both independently and collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the Practice Nurse will carry out a wide range of clinical duties including immunisations, travel health advice, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, wound care, cervical screening, spirometry, ECGs & health checks. The role also includes supporting contraception reviews, assisting with minor surgery and contributing to long-term condition management such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and stroke prevention.
The Practice Nurse will contribute to safeguarding processes by identifying vulnerable patients and referring concerns appropriately. They will maintain accurate clinical records, ensure correct coding and documentation, and communicate effectively with patients and the wider healthcare team.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring appropriate clinical coding, identifying vulnerable patients and raising safeguarding concerns when necessary. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff and external healthcare professionals, contribute to administrative tasks related to patient care, maintain stock and clinical areas, and participate in training, meetings and professional development.
About us
We are a vibrant and dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff with the same goal, to provide our patient population with excellent medical care. We are care orientated and driven on delivering a high level of care to all patients.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including the key responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria required for the position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You will need a relevant nursing quialification which could be a certificate of nursing, degree or diploma.
* Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) without restrictions on practice
* Relevant qualification in chronic disease management, ideally with a focus on respiratory care
Experience
* Minimum of 1 years experience of working as a General Practice Nurse
* Cytology training and competence
* Immunisation training and competence
* Ability to perform respiratory reviews (with appropriate training and competence)
* Ability to maintain accurate patient records
* Experience of working within practice based clinical protocols and evidence based practice
* Good knowledge of Infection, prevention and control procedures
* Knowledge of national immunisation schedules
* Ability to keep updated on relevant national guidance relating to practice nursing
* Competence in documentation and clinical coding
* Contraception competence (ability to undertake contraceptive pill checks, remove coils)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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