Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £20.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birkenhead, CH41 2QJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0644-26-0000 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Provide assessment, screening, treatment, and health education services to the practice population. Deliver chronic disease management reviews including: Diabetes Hypertension Asthma COPD CHD Undertake treatment room duties including: Wound care and dressings Ear irrigation Cervical cytology Immunisations and vaccinations (adult and childhood) ECGs Blood pressure checks NHS Health Checks Provide travel health advice and vaccinations (as appropiate) Support the delivery of national screening and immunisation programmes. Support patients with longterm conditions through personalised care planning and lifestyle advice. Recognise and manage acute presentations appropriately, seeking senior clinical support when required. Theraputic Monitoring including INR Management Checking compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using an holistic patient-centered approach Recognising abnormalities and referring to doctors appropriately. Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as appropriate Infection Control Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines Carry out random infection control audits within the practice. Professional Responsibilities Work within NMC Code and scope of professional practice. Maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous electronic patient records using EMIS Web. Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities. Contribute to the achievement of QOF, DES and IIF, and local targets. Engage in safeguarding processes, recognising and escalating concerns relating to adults and children. Maintain uptodate clinical knowledge, mandatory training, and competencies relevant to primary care. Support the development of practice protocols and policies