The closing date is 02 February 2026
Salary: £35,587 to £39,487 a year pro-rata depending upon experience
Job summary
We are recruiting a Practice Nurse for our innovative and happy practice. The post holder will be primarily responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Successful candidates will be NMC registered and possess excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.
The ideal candidate will possess experience & knowledge of cervical cytology, general nursing services, chronic disease management, family planning, and childhood immunisation; however training will also be available to the right candidate.
We are an accredited training practice and undertake level 2 research which means we can offer excellent support and colleague led teaching to enable you to develop your professional knowledge further.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE –The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES –The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg ulcers etc.
CLINICAL – Participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with local and national guidelines.
Undertake screening and diagnostic procedures.
Take part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics.
Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required.
Receive and refer patients when appropriate.
Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate.
Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met and Provide cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
- Diploma/ relevant qualification in diabetes.
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
- At least 1 year of recent primary or community nursing experience.
- Management of long-term conditions in Diabetes.
- Experience in wound management, leg ulcers, cervical cytology, and immunisations and vaccinations.
Desirable
- Travel Assessment.
- Microsuction.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).