Practice Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU3 1RW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Main Duties and Responsibilities Chronic Disease Management Independently manage patients with long-term conditions including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Undertake annual reviews and develop personalised care plans. Request and interpret relevant investigations within scope of practice. Support patients with self-management and lifestyle modification. Cervical Screening Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) in accordance with national guidelines. Ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up of results. General Practice Nursing Provide a full range of treatment room services including: Childhood and adult immunisations. Travel vaccinations (where trained). Wound care and dressings. Removal of sutures and clips. Ear irrigation (where appropriate). ECG recording. Venepuncture. Blood pressure monitoring. NHS Health Checks. Health promotion and lifestyle advice. Infection prevention and control. Stock management and vaccine cold chain management. Contribution to annual Influenza Vaccination Programme Clinical Responsibilities Deliver evidence-based nursing care. Maintain accurate electronic clinical records using SystmOne. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Work within NMC Code and practice policies. Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Participate in mandatory training and professional development. Team Working Work closely with GPs, Nursing Team and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support colleagues to deliver excellent patient care. Attendance and contribution at practice meetings and service development. Adhere to Practice Values and Behaviours on a day-to-day basis.

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