Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO5 1AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0585-26-0000 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practice Manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice Deliver chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, CHD) Provide wound care, including leg ulcer management and Doppler assessments Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national schedules Deliver cervical screening (where trained and accredited) Provide travel health advice and vaccinations Support minor surgery procedures and post-operative care Request pathology investigations and interpret results in line with protocols Review and support patient medication compliance and concordance Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion (smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol advice) Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using SNOMED / read coding Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control procedures Safeguard adults and children in accordance with local and national policies Use and maintain disease registers effectively Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services Deliver opportunistic health promotion during patient contacts Identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions Infection Prevention, Safeguarding, and Governance Support the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, ensuring compliance through audits, training, and reporting Contribute to the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Lead Practice Nurse / Business Manager Ensure compliance with safeguarding, chaperone, and substance misuse policies Maintain accurate clinical records using SNOMED CT coding and ensure effective use of disease registers Teamwork and Service Development Work cohesively as part of the nursing team, maintaining high standards of safe practice Contribute to audits, protocol development, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives Participate in shared learning, training, and appraisal processes Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure holistic patient care Working Conditions Standard general practice environment with clinical and administrative responsibilities Occasional requirement to attend training, meetings, audits, or local initiatives Full adherence to infection control, safeguarding, information governance, and health & safety policies