Practice Nurse - Full Time / Part Time


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£15 to £19 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS20 7QA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse Chronic Disease Management REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Nursing Lead GP Partner DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care. A key part of the role will be the management and review of patients with long-term conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension. The postholder will take responsibility for at least one area of chronic disease management, according to their skills and experience, and contribute to the achievement of relevant QOF requirements. CLINICAL DUTIES The role will include a range of general Practice Nurse duties, including: Chronic disease reviews and management. Wound care, dressings and leg ulcer management. Cervical screening. Venepuncture and specimen collection. ECGs and Doppler assessments. Blood pressure and other routine clinical observations. Suture and clip removal. Ear irrigation, where appropriately trained. Supporting minor surgery and other clinical procedures. Responding appropriately to medical emergencies. VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS The postholder will support the delivery of the practices vaccination programmes, which may include: Childhood immunisations. Travel health advice and vaccinations. Seasonal and routine vaccinations, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal and shingles. Maintaining appropriate vaccine records and cold-chain requirements. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will: Maintain current NMC registration and work within their professional scope of practice. Maintain appropriate clinical competencies, mandatory training and continuing professional development. Maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality. Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and other practice policies. Work collaboratively with the wider practice team and other healthcare professionals. Participate in audit, quality improvement and practice development where appropriate. Help maintain clinical equipment and appropriate Treatment Room stock levels. GENERAL The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the Practice Nurse role and within their level of competence. The job description may be reviewed periodically to reflect the changing needs of the practice.

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