Practice Nurse

NHS; Dereham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dereham is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to manage long-term conditions and perform various treatment room duties. Applicants must hold a valid NMC registration and possess primary care experience. This part-time role includes responsibilities such as immunisations, wound care, and supporting the clinical team. Opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

NHS pension included

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care setting is essential.
• Confident in IT systems and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term conditions in a clinical environment.
• Conduct treatment room duties like wound care and injections.
• Participate in health promotion and patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN

Cervical screening qualification

Chronic disease qualification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and caring Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP surgery. The role includes managing long term conditions, treatment room duties, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and supporting the wider clinical team. Experience in primary care is essential.

Main duties of the job

Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)

Treatment room duties (wound care, ECGs, injections, Venepuncture)

Immunisations & vaccinations (adult and childhood)

Cervical cytology

Contraception Reviews

Supporting QOF and enhanced services

Health promotion and patient education

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Confident in IT systems and accurate record‑keeping
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

About us

We Offer:

• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Treatment Room Duties

• Wound care and dressings
• Leg ulcer management
• ECGs, blood pressure checks, urine testing
• Venepuncture
• Administration of injections (e.g., B12, contraception, travel vaccines)

2. Chronic Disease Management

• Asthma reviews
• COPD reviews
• Diabetes monitoring and education
• Hypertension management
• Coronary heart disease reviews
• Supporting QOF and enhanced services

3. Immunisations & Vaccinations

• Childhood immunisation programme
• Adult immunisations, including influenza
• Travel health advice and vaccinations

4. Women's Health

• Cervical cytology
• Contraception advice (within competence)
• Menopause advice and support (if applicable)

5. Health Promotion & Screening

• Smoking cessation
• Weight management and lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• Long‑term condition self‑management support

6. Clinical Governance & Administration

• Accurate documentation using clinical IT systems (SystmOne)
• Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines/medicines
• Compliance with infection prevention and control standards
• Participation in audits, meetings and service development
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN
• Cervical screening qualification
• Chronic disease qualification desirable

Experience

• Experience in a primary care setting essential
• Experience in treatment room skills and patient assessments

Skills & Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• Commitment to high‑quality patient care
• IT proficiency (clinical system training can be provided)

Working Conditions

• Part‑time
• Some flexibility may be required during peak periods (e.g. flu season)
• NHS pension included (if applicable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.