Practice Nurse

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	£22.00 to £24.00 per hour
Additional salary information:	£22.00 - £24.00 an hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 May 2026
Location:	Cranbrook, TN18 4EX
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	A4224-26-0000

Summary

Weald View Medical Practice Job Description JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse REPORTS TO: The Partners (Clinically) The Business/Practice Manager (Administratively) Job summary: To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. Job responsibilities: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice: Dietary advice Blood pressure checks Urinalysis Health screening Ear syringing Dressings ECG Phlebotomy Routine injections Contraception Minor injuries Diabetes care Asthma Checks COPD/Spirometry Travel vaccinations Flu clinics Cervical Smears Routine immunisations and vaccinations Removal of sutures / clips Baby immunisations Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice Assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the practice nurse team as appropriate Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Recording of fridge temperatures Maintenance of the log book for the resuscitation equipment and anaphylaxis kit Updating of policies, procedures and protocols To be the infection control lead in the practice and ensure all staff are aware of current procedures Supplies and equipmentMaintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Maintenance of supplies and cold chain relating to vaccines Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Liaison As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception, office and dispensary staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care Meetings It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested