Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M28 3DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2445-26-0000 |
Summary
Core responsibilities Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs (not essential criteria for this position but desirable) To prescribe, after successfully completing an approved prescribing programme and once this is recorded in the NMC professional register. Prescribing must only be carried out within the employees scope of practice and level of experience and competence. The employee must only prescribe from the formulary linked to his/her recorded qualification and must comply with the statutory requirements applicable to his/her prescribing practice. Prescribing practice should always be evidenced based and respond to relevant local and national guidance. The employee is accountable for his/her decision to prescribe and must do so only where they have the relevant knowledge for the patients/clients health and medical history. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children (not essential criteria for this position but desirable) Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad