Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Great Yarmouth, NR31 6QB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1410-25-0004 |
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions Assess, plan, provide, implement, and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population. Assess and care for patients with presenting wounds including leg ulcers and refer to leg ulcer clinic where appropriate according to leg ulcer protocol. Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations Treat patients with minor injuries Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services Act as chaperone when required Undertake health promotion to help educate patients Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests Follow infection control procedures as per infection control protocol and record as appropriate. Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed system templates and read codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time