Primary Care Practice Nurse – Immunisations & Chronic Disease

NHS Jobs; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Practice Nurse in Debenham to provide nursing services to listed patients. The role includes assessment, health advice, screening and treatment within professional competence, with extra training provided for new duties and adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.

The post holder will perform general nursing duties within the nursing team, including immunisations, cervical smears, contraception advice, spirometry, and chronic disease management, particularly respiratory

Qualifications

• Immunisations, cervical smears and contraception advice form core nursing duties.
• Spirometry and chronic disease management, especially respiratory conditions, are expected.
• Adherence to practice protocols and guidelines is required for safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients without referrals to seniors.
• Carry out general nursing duties within the team: immunisations, cervical screening, contraception advice, spirometry.
• Manage diabetes and chronic diseases, with focus on respiratory conditions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and follow agreed protocols to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Immunisations

Cervical smears

Contraception advice

Spirometry

Diabetes Care

Chronic disease management

Record keeping

Education

Warwick diploma in diabetes or equivalent

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Practice Nurse in Debenham to provide nursing services to listed patients. The role includes assessment, health advice, screening and treatment within professional competence, with extra training provided for new duties and adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.

The post holder will perform general nursing duties within the nursing team, including immunisations, cervical smears, contraception advice, spirometry, and chronic disease management, particularly respiratory