Practice Nurse jobs in Grande-Bretagne

Weaver Vale Practice is looking for a practice nurse, either experienced or a nurse practitioner, on a full time basis (part‑time will be considered). The role will involve working alongside the current Practice Nurse, GPs and administration staff in a friendly, well‑established teaching practice.

• Chronic disease monitoring in line with the QOF requirements.
• Cytology and other screening services.
• New patient medicals, urinalysis and travel clinic work.
• ECG and spirometry assessments (including peak flow and peak flow readings).
• Hypertension management and routine immunisations (including childhood immunisations).
• Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations by another clinician.
• Requesting and reviewing pathology tests such as urine cultures and swabs.
• Contraception provision and follow‑up.
• Follow agreed clinical protocols and refer to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

• Act as a chaperone during examinations by other clinicians.
• Undertake home visits for chronic disease monitoring and flu immunisation.
• Actively manage and respond to blood results relevant to chronic disease monitoring.

Weaver Vale Practice is a friendly, well‑established teaching practice with 9,200 patients. We have four partners and three salaried GPs, and the practice is located in a purpose‑built health centre adjacent to Halton General Hospital in Runcorn.

Salary will be dependent on experience and skills. The post is permanent and full‑time. A standard NHS salary scheme applies.

• Assist with routine patient care as directed by senior staff and GPs.
• Perform the duties listed in the Main Duties and Additional Tasks sections.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice protocols.
• Contribute to training programmes and participate in practice meetings and audits.

• Regulated as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Experience of working in primary care and managing chronic disease.
• Knowledge of policy and practice in areas such as cervical cytology, family planning, spirometry, travel health, sexual health and childhood immunisations.
• Experience with the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) is desirable.

• Ability to work flexibly and share information within the team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Capacity to travel for home visits.

Applicants must provide a DBS check and be in compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Weaver Vale Practice operates a No Smoking Policy and is an equal opportunities employer.

Weaver Vale Practice
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2UT
E‑mail: support@weavervalepractice.nhs.uk