Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.38 to £20.37 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Radstock, BA3 2UH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Meeting patient's nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred to the nurse by a GP or other senior clinician. This will usually be in the surgery, but occasional home visits may also be required. Managing the nursing care of patients, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract (QOF, LCS) purposes is also required. Deliver nurse led care including: Cervical cytology sampling Childhood immunisations Travel vaccinations Seasonal vaccinations Leg Ulcer management including Doppler assessments and compression therapy Wound care and assessing and documenting wound care plans. Prioritise health problems and recognising a deteriorating patient and appropriately refer to the Duty GP. Provide training and supervision for healthcare assistants within Treatment Room clinics. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and in the induction of all members of practice staff. Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Standards of Conduct and Behaviour (The Code). Responsible for the management of treatment room provision, ensuring stock levels have been ordered and maintained by junior staff. Administration of immunisations and medications under PGDs, PSDs and National Protocols. Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under PGDs, PSDs and National Protocols. Skin suture and clip removal Venepuncture ECGs Vital signs measurements Providing health education advice around diet/smoking/lifestyle factors Management of patients with long term conditions. (e.g. diabetes)