Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB24 6BL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Patients will be seen for: Administration of injections Childhood & travel immunisations Dressings and minor injuries Chronic disease management The practice nurse will also: Assist medical colleagues in the carrying out of minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations) Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCAs/phlebotomists but, depending on demand or sickness, there will be a need to see patients for venepuncture Chronic Disease Management and Health Promotion To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder. The areas may include: General assessment and lifestyle advice eg for patients with obesity and mental health problems Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease Annual reviews for patient with diabetes Annual review for patients with asthma and COPD Cervical cytology Minor Surgery Procedures Wound management Other appropriate work linked to the Quality and Outcome Framework Personal Development To understand own responsibilities and accountability on the delivery of care To maintain individual professional nursing standards and encourage the same within the rest of the team To participate in Clinical Governance activities and engage with educational opportunities To take part as appropriate in professional development and programmes of clinical supervision or mentorship. To participate in the planning and implementation of change within own area of responsibility Team Working To work appropriately with other members of the nursing team to ensure good patient care, adherence to protocols and procedures and implementation of change when necessary To attend meetings as appropriate. This may include clinical, practice, nurse and prescribing meeting as well as protected learning events To work with other team members to ensure the implementation of the Quality & Outcomes Framework Service Delivery To contribute to the function of the practice nurse team. This will include planning for and providing nursing cover for holidays, study leave and sickness. To ensure correct use of medical equipment, report problems and ask for training if needed To take on responsibilities within the nursing team. These may include but are not limited to: Checking the medical bag Infection Control measures for the whole Practice Health & Safety tasks Stock checks Checking and review of medical equipment in rooms Ordering and maintaining stocks of drugs and supplies Other appropriate tasks To undertake any task commensurate with the role