Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 2DS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2670-26-0002 |
Summary
- Manage long term condition templates and recalls using clinical systems - Chronic disease management to include but not limited to: Diabetes (specialist is desirable, or the interest to become a specialist), Stroke and cardiovascular risk management, Cardiac, Kidney, AF, Hypertension. - Carry out cervical screening and sexual health services - Sexual health and contraception - Perform wound care, dressings and management of minor injuries - Routine treatment room procedures including cryotherapy. - Vaccination and Immunisation for adults and children including travel health - Hormone injections - Monitor, interpret and act upon clinical observations and test results - Provide patient education and self-management support in accordance with national schedules - Undertake patient assessments, care planning and regular reviews in line with national and local guidelines - Ordering medical supplies - IT skills and experience using SystmOne - Knowledge of IPC (infection and prevention and control) - Prescribing Nurse, desirable but not essential Health promotion and Prevention Support patients with smoking cessation, weight management and healthy lifestyle advice Participate in screening programmes and preventative health initiatives Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately Administrative and quality Responsibilities Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records Contribute to quality and Outcomes (QOF) targets and audits Participate in clinical audits, service development and quality improvement activities Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control policies Professional Responsibilities Work autonomously within professional scope of practice Maintain up to date knowledge and skills through continuous professional development Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times Participate in practice meetings, training and appraisal processes Support and mentor junior staff or healthcare assistants where appropriate