Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wooler, NE71 6BL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5382-26-0000 |
Summary
The Practice Nurse provides highquality nursing care to patients within a GP practice setting. The role focuses on the management of chronic disease, health promotion, preventative care, and supporting patients to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Clinical Duties Provide routine nursing care including: Injections and immunisations (including childhood, travel, and flu vaccined Cervical screening (where qualified) Blood pressure monitoring Spirometry and other diagnostic tests Manage patients with chronic diseases such as: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Coronary heart disease Conduct health checks and lifestyle assessments Assist with minor surgery and long term contraception clinics Support patients in weight management and alcohol reduction Promote healthy lifestyles and self management of long-term conditions Maintain accurate and up to date patient records using SystmOne Participate in audit, QOF and clinical governance activities Manage clinical stock and ensure infection control standards are met Contribute to policy development and service improvement Supervise and support healthcare assistants where appropriate Maintain NMC registration and engage in ongoing professional development Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality and infection prevention policies.