Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hornchurch, RM11 3XT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Nov 2026 |
Summary
We are seeking a motivated, experienced Practice Nurse to join our primary care team. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our patient population, focusing on chronic disease management, preventative health, and general treatment room services within a collaborative GP setting. Key Responsibilities Chronic Disease Management: Conduct routine reviews and clinics for asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension. Treatment Room Duties: Wound care, dressing changes, suture/clip removal, ECGs, and routine injections (B12, Depo, etc.). Screening & Health Promotion: Perform cervical cytology screening, NHS health checks, and lifestyle advice (smoking cessation, weight management). Immunisations: Administer routine childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, and seasonal flu/COVID vaccination campaigns following PGDs. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): Assist in maintaining IPC standards, cold chain protocols, and clinic room equipment safety. Clinical Administration: Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records on the clinical system (EMIS) and participate in clinical audits and QOF targets.