Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Yarm, TS15 9DD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job summary The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such asinfection prevention and control,health promotion, chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The Practice nurse will also be responsible for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role are: 1. Health promotion and wellbeing 2. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients. 3.Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health 4.Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF 5. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients 6. Provide immunisations (childhood, seasonal etc) to patients 7. Provide travel medicine services 8.Provide Cervical Cytology screening 9. Request and process pathology results as required 10. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation 11. Ensure read codes are used effectively 12. Chaperone patients where necessary 13. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required 14. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies and safeguarding matters. 15.Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) 16. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) 17. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual