Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leyland, PR7 5RA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
Summary
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients attending the practice, working in line with professional standards, national and local clinical guidance, practice policies and their own scope of competence. Key responsibilities will include: Clinical care Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients across the practice population Undertake holistic assessments and provide patient-centred care Carry out long-term condition reviews in line with national, local and practice guidance Support patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other nurse-appropriate long-term conditions Encourage self-care, lifestyle change and shared decision-making Undertake routine nursing procedures, injections, venepuncture, urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with current protocols and patient group directions, where applicable Undertake cervical screening Provide health promotion, screening and prevention advice Long-term condition management Work towards, or maintain, competence across the general range of practice nurse long-term condition reviews Recognise when patients require GP, pharmacist or specialist input and refer appropriately Support QOF, recalls, reviews and chronic disease registers Use appropriate templates, coding and clinical documentation to support safe care and practice performance Team working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physician associate colleagues, administration teams and external services Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues Support continuity, safe handover and joined-up care Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive team culture Governance, safety and quality Maintain accurate, clinical records Work within NMC professional standards and the post holders own scope of practice Follow practice policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, chaperoning and confidentiality Participate in audit, learning events, significant event reviews and quality improvement where appropriate Complete mandatory training and take part in appraisal and continuing professional development Flexibility Work across Eccleston and Croston (if required) Support seasonal campaigns, including flu and any other vaccination programmes Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of competence, depending on service need