Practice Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rugby, CV21 2DN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities The Practice Nurse will - Deliver a high standard of patient-centred nursing care. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Undertake clinical assessment of patients presenting with identified healthcare needs. Provide advice and support to patients and carers. Refer patients appropriately to other healthcare professionals and services. Work within professional competence and scope of practice. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant records. Ensure informed consent is obtained where appropriate. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Long-Term Condition Management Participate in the assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions. Undertake reviews for patients with: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Promote self-management and healthy lifestyle choices. Support achievement of QOF and other contractual requirements. Monitor patients and escalate concerns appropriately Cervical Screening and Women's Health Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance. Promote participation in screening programmes. Provide advice relating to women's health issues within competence and training. Immunisations and Vaccinations Deliver childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations. Administer vaccines in accordance with national guidance, PGDs, PSDs and practice protocols. Maintain vaccine cold chain requirements. Monitor vaccine supplies and report any issues appropriately. Encourage vaccine uptake amongst eligible patient groups. Treatment Room Services Undertake wound management and dressings. Remove sutures and clips. Perform ear irrigation where appropriate. Undertake venepuncture. Record ECGs. Perform spirometry where trained and competent ( if available ) Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriately trained. Carry out other treatment room procedures within competence. Health Promotion and Prevention Provide health education and health promotion advice. Support smoking cessation initiatives. Promote healthy lifestyle choices. Support national and local screening programmes. Encourage patients to engage in preventative healthcare. Safeguarding Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns involving children and adults. Follow local safeguarding procedures and practice policies. Report concerns appropriately and in a timely manner. Maintain required safeguarding training. Infection Prevention and Control Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Maintain safe standards of clinical practice. Support infection control audits where required. Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps. Clinical Governance and Quality Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to incident reporting and significant event reviews. Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice. Participate in practice meetings and clinical updates. Emergency Care Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies. Undertake annual basic life support training. Participate in emergency response procedures within the practice. Information Governance Comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation. Maintain patient confidentiality. Ensure records are maintained accurately and securely. Complete mandatory information governance training. Professional Responsibilities Maintain current NMC registration. Practise in accordance with the NMC Code. Participate in annual appraisal and personal development reviews. Maintain continuing professional development and professional competence. Meet NMC revalidation requirements. Work within professional boundaries and scope of practice. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Health and Safety Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures. Report accidents, incidents and hazards. Ensure safe use of equipment and clinical areas. Participate in mandatory health and safety training. General Responsibilities The post holder will: Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Participate in practice meetings and training activities. Support practice objectives and service development. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

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