Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL3 6HG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0998-26-0000 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF Undertaking Learning Disability Review and Ward Round for Learning Disability Care homes. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients Provide travel medicine services Providing womens health services Request pathology services as necessary Process pathology results as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and Ensure read codes are used effectively Chaperone patients where necessary Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate