Band 6 Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Knutsford, WA16 8HR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3019-26-0002 |
Summary
Clinical Delivering care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field. Provide high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population including treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Assist in and perform tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Cytology, contraception, general health checks, health promotion, child and adult immunisations, hypertension, chronic disease management. Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients with long term conditions to meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. COPD including spirometry and health management. Identify and request appropriate pathology tests for patients and signpost where appropriate. To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to aid the supervision of other health professionals as required To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service. To have excellent organisational skills and work well as part of a team. To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment. To be aware of the political and social issues which affect the delivery of health care. To be a registered Nurse on the NMC register Communication To maintain accurate patient records for users of the service, using the designated software system for the practice. To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles. To ensure effective communication with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring a patient. Working with interpreters [link workers] for non-English speaking patients. Record and report all clinical incidents to Nurse Lead. Assess individual communication needs and understanding for informed consent. Education, Training and Research Contribute to data gathering as needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets. To take responsibility for own professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks. Participate in practice run educational events and training. Participate in clinical audit. For Clinical Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as well as standards of good clinical practice. Contribute and support other team members. Other Duties Other tasks may include: Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms. Ordering of stock Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks. Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post