Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK45 2TG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0281-25-0004 |
Summary
Clinical / Treatment Room Duties: To provide a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the practice in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines and professional standards. To undertake treatment room duties, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate wound care, including acute and chronic wound management, and arrange follow-up as appropriate. To administer immunisations and vaccinations, including childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, hormone injections and Vitamin B12 injections, in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national guidance. To perform electrocardiograms (ECGs), ensuring accurate recording and appropriate action in accordance with practice protocols. To undertake phlebotomy, including venepuncture and the safe handling, storage and transport of blood samples. To carry out cervical cytology in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and current national guidance. To ensure infection prevention and control measures are adhered to at all times within the treatment room. Record Keeping and Clinical Systems: To maintain accurate, timely and confiential patient records on the practice clinical system. To ensure all clinical documentation is completed correctly and in a timely manner. Professional Responsibilities To work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care. To participate in audit, training, appraisal and continuing professional development in line with NMC requirements. To adhere to all NHS policies, safeguarding procedures, clinical governance frameworks, and health and safety regulations. Other Duties: To undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Partners, Practice Manager or Lead Nurse.