Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunbury-on-thames, TW16 6RH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4770-26-0000 |
Summary
To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice Provide nursing service/treatments to patients independently or in participation with general practitioners with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines. To work on own initiative whilst recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed. To be familiar with changes and progress in nursing care. Nursing procedures to include, but not limited to - Wound management Measuring blood pressure Routine injections as prescribed Cervical Smears Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks ECGs Ear microsuction and assessment of ears Spirometry Obesity and weight/diet management Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Sexual health Chronic disease management and prevention CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments. Occasional home visits for housebound patients. Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required To be fully conversant in QOF, read coding and uphold strategies to provide a holistic combined healthcare for the patient. To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients. To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies. Advise patients and relatives/carers on general health care and ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.