PRACTICE NURSE
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leamington Spa, CV32 7SJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0908-26-0001 |
Summary
To provide nursing services to the practice population, including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Patients will be seen for: Administration of injections, working under PGDs Childhood and Travel immunisations The Practice Nurse will also: Assist medical colleagues in carrying out minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations) Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCA or Phlebotomists, but, depending on demand or sickness, there may be a need to see patients for venepuncture To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder The areas may include: General assessment and lifestyle advice, e.g. for patients with obesity or mental health problems Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease Annual reviews for patients with diabetes Annual reviews for patients with asthma and COPD Cervical cytology Minor surgery procedures Wound management Leg ulcer dressing All of the above to be recorded on the appropriate clinical templates within the clinical system. Other work appropriate to the Quality and Outcome Framework Dressing and minor injuries Chronic disease management