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Weaverham Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 09 March 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our excellent clinical team at Weaverham Surgery.

We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience with up to date skills in the full range of practice nursing services. This position is part-time.

A nurse with extended skills that includes cervical smear taking, chronic disease management (Respiratory disease & Diabetes specifically) is essential for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general nursing care including:

    • Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)

  • Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance

  • Management of chronic diseases such as:

    • Asthma

    • COPD

    • Diabetes

    • Hypertension

    • Coronary heart disease

  • Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)

  • Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.

  • Support contraception services, including pill checks.

  • Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns

  • Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity

  • Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention

  • Support self-management of long-term conditions

About us

Weaverham Surgery is a NHS general practice based in Weaverham, Cheshire, providing high-quality, person-centered primary care services for patients in Weaverham and surrounding areas such as Hartford, Cuddington, Crowton, Acton Bridge and Sandiway. The practice serves a population of around 7,000 registered patients.

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0199-26-0001

Job locations

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general nursing care including:

    • Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)

  • Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance

  • Management of chronic diseases such as:

    • Asthma

    • COPD

    • Diabetes

    • Hypertension

    • Coronary heart disease

  • Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)

  • Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.

  • Support contraception services, including pill checks.

  • Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns

  • Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity

  • Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention

  • Support self-management of long-term conditions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general nursing care including:

    • Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)

  • Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance

  • Management of chronic diseases such as:

    • Asthma

    • COPD

    • Diabetes

    • Hypertension

    • Coronary heart disease

  • Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)

  • Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.

  • Support contraception services, including pill checks.

  • Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns

  • Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity

  • Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention

  • Support self-management of long-term conditions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a GP practice setting Experience of working within a nursing team.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration Relevant experience working in primary care or transferable clinical experience.
  • Practice Nurse qualification, Cytology training, Immunisation and vaccination training, Chronic disease management qualifications.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a GP practice setting Experience of working within a nursing team.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration Relevant experience working in primary care or transferable clinical experience.
  • Practice Nurse qualification, Cytology training, Immunisation and vaccination training, Chronic disease management qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Weaverham Surgery

Address

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Employer's website

https://www.weaverhamsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weaverham Surgery

Address

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Employer's website

https://www.weaverhamsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Steph Thornhill

stephanie.thornhill@nhs.net

01606544342

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0199-26-0001

Job locations

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


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