Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | St Leonards On Sea, TN38 9TE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Wound management - wound care, leg ulcer management, suture and clip removal Providing childhood and adult immunisations, including travel vaccinations, in line with national immunisation programmes Ensuring the safe storage, handling, and disposal of vaccines and medicines, in accordance with policy Performing cervical cytology (smear tests) in line with national screening guidelines. This is a desirable skill however training can be provided. Supporting chronic disease management and prevention, including health promotion and patient education Providing family planning advice, advising patients on available methods of contraception and referring as appropriate (please note: contraceptive implants are not provided by the practice) Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring documentation meets professional and legal standards Working in compliance with national and local guidelines, protocols, and best practice Upholding high standards of safeguarding, clinical governance, and infection prevention and control, supporting patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Maintaining GP and nurse clinical rooms, including stocking and rotating equipment and supplies as required Ordering and monitoring vaccination stock to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained Maintaining and monitoring emergency drugs and equipment, ensuring records and logs are kept up to date Undertaking any other delegated duties appropriate to the role and within the post-holders competence