Practice Nurse
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£49387.00 to £56515.00
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 8d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5648952
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse at our surgery, who will play an important role in supporting patients with chronic and long-term conditions, with a particular focus on diabetes. We are looking for a Practice Nurse, who is confident in managing these conditions and is keen to develop their knowledge and skills within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will provide a broad range of nursing services, including long-term condition reviews, health promotion and preventative care. Clinical duties will include observations and investigations, wound care, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, travel health and other procedures appropriate to their training and competence.
The Practice Nurse will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, while also managing their own workload and working independently within their scope of practice.
About us
Lawton House Surgery is committed to providing compassionate healthcare to our local community. We are a large surgery in Congleton with 13,500 patients and we have an excellent nursing team. We value teamwork, professional development and continuous learning, and are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Practice Nurse who is committed to delivering high quality patient care.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0434-26-0010
Job locations
Bromley Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed Practice Nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control procedures, and comply with Practice policies and relevant guidance. The role will also involve supporting colleagues and students, contributing to clinical quality standards, maintaining NMC registration and undertaking continuing professional development.
A key part of the role will be the routine review and monitoring of patients with diabetes. This will include reviewing blood pressure, weight, BMI and other relevant clinical measurements, as well as providing advice on diet, exercise and self-management. The Practice Nurse will identify patients requiring further assessment, medication review or referral and ensure care is delivered in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
Job responsibilities
The appointed Practice Nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control procedures, and comply with Practice policies and relevant guidance. The role will also involve supporting colleagues and students, contributing to clinical quality standards, maintaining NMC registration and undertaking continuing professional development.
A key part of the role will be the routine review and monitoring of patients with diabetes. This will include reviewing blood pressure, weight, BMI and other relevant clinical measurements, as well as providing advice on diet, exercise and self-management. The Practice Nurse will identify patients requiring further assessment, medication review or referral and ensure care is delivered in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 26 Oct 2026.
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