Practice Nurse

Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse. Working pattern, hours and salary are negotiable. We are a family-oriented practice where teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We have a strong sense of community within the practice, and many members of our team have been with us for many years, creating a stable and welcoming working environment.. We are an Outstanding CQC rated practice. We are a team of 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 Practice Nurse, 2 Nurse Associate, 2 pharmacists plus a team of 12 admin and clerical staff members working alongside in-house PCN staff, with approximately 5500 patients. We have a strong and well-established administrative team and work closely together across all areas of the practice to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. We value our staff, encourage a positive work-life balance and aim to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and part of the team. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job: Chronic disease and long-term condition management, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD, Hypertension Cervical screening/cytology. Adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations, including seasonal flu clinics. Wound care, including dressings, suture and clip removal. Clinical procedures. ECGs Travel health, vaccinations and contraception services within scope of practice. Health promotion, preventative care and patient education. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) involvement, with an interest in developing towards an IPC Lead role. Safe management of medicines and vaccines, including cold-chain monitoring and storage. Effective MDT working, referrals and liaison with external services to coordinate patient care. Safe delegation in line with competence and scope of practice. Compliance with NMC standards, local/national policies and clinical protocols. Participation in training, audit and continuous quality improvement. Undertaking other general practice nursing duties as required. About us Our core values are to Recruit, support, train and empower caring staff to deliver a high quality service. Provide clear clinical and non-clinical leadership so that staff have a consistent understanding of what is expected. Be proud of what we do and how we can positively impact on some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society. Promote patient self-help and health education through delivery of the practice's own education programmes or in direct partnership with other agencies / sectors. Share success and learn from poor outcomes. Keep the patient at the forefront of our thoughts. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1652-26-0004 Job locations 159 Pear Tree Road Derby DE23 8NQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager. To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics To develop,