Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF2 9PE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: 1. To screen patients for disease risk factors, and early diagnosis of illness 2. Provide a first point of contact for patients requiring nursing care 3. Deliver routine nursing care including annual review of long term conditions 4. Administer immunisations (routine, childhood, and travel where appropriate) 5. Carry out cervical cytology and womens health services 6. Promote health and wellbeing through patient education and lifestyle advice 7. Assess patient needs and deliver care based on evidence-based practice 8. Request and interpret pathology tests within scope of practice 9. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure appropriate coding 10. Manage and update chronic disease registers 11. Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies 12. Refer patients appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals 13. Support infection prevention and control procedures 14. Participate in MDT meetings and practice development activities 15. Provide home visits for those who are unable to attend the surgery 16. Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice 17. Maintain accurate clinical records using ARDENS templates 18. Ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively 19. Maintain chronic disease registers 20. Review patches inbox daily 21. Ensure S1 TASKS are dealt with promptly 22. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy 23. Assist in the achievement of QOF targets and local contract requirements 24. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) 25. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies 26. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate