Practice Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE3 7JW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

a. Assess the needs of patients and deliver appropriate treatment, screening and advice b. To manage care for individuals within specific groups c. To identify, manage and support patients with or at risk of developing long-term conditions and implement individual treatment plans d. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children e. Participate in activities relating to QOF f. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance g. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with others h. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required i. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and ensure read codes are used effectively j. Prepare for CQC inspections k. Undertake community visits when necessary l. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes m. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing n. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF o. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions and oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required p. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice q. To review patient medications to enhance compliance r. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required s. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy v. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately w. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies x. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs y. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) z. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) aa. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies bb. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately cc. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Administrative duties when required

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