Practice Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Histon, CB24 9NP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Practice Nurse RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Nurse ALSO ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager and GP Partners LOCATION: Firs House Surgery and 42 Telegraph Street HOURS: Up to 37.5 per week PAY: Dependent on experience JOB PURPOSE The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice. SCOPE OF JOB Working within a nursing team to provide excellent and safe patient care The role has no budgetary or line management responsibilities. MAIN CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ROLE To offer a wide range of nursing care provision to patients Opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest. We are especially keen for a member of the nurse team to develop skills in relation to Asthma. Working as part of a friendly team Working in a rapidly changing environment. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS GPs, Nursing Team and other Primary Care Professionals Practice Management Other Support Services Staff KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE The post-holder needs to be a qualified nurse. Experience in a primary care setting is preferable but not essential. They have the ability to work with all levels of staff as part of a diverse team. They demonstrate the ability to work in a changing environment. The post-holder shows integrity, loyalty, courteousness and respect for patients and protection of their confidentiality. Major Duties and Responsibilities NB It is recognised that additional training will be required for some of the tasks listed. Applicants to the post are not expected to be proficient in all tasks listed. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cervical Cytology Wound care / ulcer care Removal of Sutures Urinalysis ECGs Asthma & COPD management Venipuncture Hypertension Management Ear syringing Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurse or GPs as appropriate Infection control Other tasks may include; Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise lead nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Other delegated duties are appropriate to the post. Special Requirements of the Post An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense. A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post. A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and reported to appropriate doctor. A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources. An awareness of own limitations and experience. To work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and training where appropriate Maintain NMC registration and successfully complete revalidation every 3 years.

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