Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse. Working pattern, hours and salary are negotiable.

Main duties of the job

• Chronic disease and long-term condition management, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD, Hypertension
• Cervical screening/cytology.
• Adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations, including seasonal flu clinics.
• Wound care, including dressings, suture and clip removal.
• Clinical procedures. ECGs
• Travel health, vaccinations and contraception services within scope of practice.
• Health promotion, preventative care and patient education.
• Safe management of medicines and vaccines, including cold-chain monitoring and storage.
• Effective MDT working, referrals and liaison with external services to coordinate patient care.
• Safe delegation in line with competence and scope of practice.
• Compliance with NMC standards, local/national policies and clinical protocols.
• Participation in training, audit and continuous quality improvement.
• Undertaking other general practice nursing duties as required.

Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
• To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
• To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
• As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
• To review patient medications to enhance compliance
• To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
• To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
• To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
• To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
• To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
• To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
• To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
• To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
• To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
• To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
• To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification
Experience (Essential)

• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Cervical screening qualification/training
• Compression therapy training or relevant experience
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct 2018
• Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
• Audit skills

Experience (Desirable)

• Clinical Management of QOF

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Cervical screening qualification/training.
• Compression therapy training or relevant experience.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Practice Nurse General Practice Nursing qualification or relevant experience.
• Training or qualification in travel health and travel vaccinations.
• Training in chronic disease management.
• Relevant clinical skills courses, such as wound care, diabetes, respiratory disease or hypertension management.

About us
We are a friendly practice where teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We have a strong sense of community within the practice, and many members of our team have been with us for many years, creating a stable and welcoming working environment.

We are a Good CQC rated practice. We are a team of 4 GP partners, 1 ANP, 1 GPN Trainee, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 PT GPAs, 1 pharmacists plus a team of 12 admin and clerical staff members working alongside in-house PCN staff, with approximately 6500 patients.

We value our staff, encourage a positive work-life balance and aim to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and part of the team.

Our core values

• Recruit, support, train and empower caring staff to deliver a high quality service.
• Provide clear clinical and non-clinical leadership so that staff have a consistent understanding of what is expected.
• Be proud of what we do and how we can positively impact on some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society.
• Promote patient self-help and health education through delivery of education programmes in direct partnership with other agencies / sectors.
• Share success and learn from poor outcomes.
• Keep the patient at the forefront of our thoughts.

Details
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0125-26-0001
Job locations: Planks Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 8DX, United Kingdom

Employer details
Employer name: Dale Medical Practice
Employer's website: Visit our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Business Manager, Linda Smith, linda.smith2@staffs.nhs.uk, 01902892209

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