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Orchard Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 17 December 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and caring Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP surgery. The role includes managing long term conditions, treatment room duties, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and supporting the wider clinical team. Experience in primary care is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)

  • Treatment room duties (wound care, ECGs, injections, Venepuncture)

  • Immunisations & vaccinations (adult and childhood)

  • Cervical cytology

  • Contraception Reviews

  • Supporting QOF and enhanced services

  • Health promotion and patient education

Requirements:

  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration

  • Experience in a GP practice essential

  • Confident in IT systems and accurate record-keeping

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

About us

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Supportive working environment

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • NHS pension

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1513-25-0006

Job locations

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Treatment Room Duties

  • Wound care and dressings

  • Leg ulcer management

  • ECGs, blood pressure checks, urine testing

  • Venepuncture

  • Administration of injections (e.g., B12, contraception, travel vaccines)

2. Chronic Disease Management

(Depending on competencies and training)

  • Asthma reviews

  • COPD reviews

  • Diabetes monitoring and education

  • Hypertension management

  • Coronary heart disease reviews

  • Supporting QOF and enhanced services

3. Immunisations & Vaccinations

  • Childhood immunisation programme

  • Adult immunisations, including influenza

  • Travel health advice and vaccinations

4. Womens Health

  • Cervical cytology

  • Contraception advice (within competence)

  • Menopause advice and support (if applicable)

5. Health Promotion & Screening

  • Smoking cessation

  • Weight management and lifestyle advice

  • NHS Health Checks

  • Long-term condition self-management support

6. Clinical Governance & Administration

  • Accurate documentation using clinical IT systems (SystmOne)

  • Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines/medicines

  • Compliance with infection prevention and control standards

  • Participation in audits, meetings and service development

  • Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities

Person Specification Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN

  • Cervical screening qualification

  • Chronic disease qualification desirable

Experience

  • Experience in a primary care setting essential

  • Experience in treatment room skills and patient assessments

Skills & Qualities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care

  • IT proficiency (clinical system training can be provided)

Working Conditions

  • Part-time

  • Some flexibility may be required during peak periods (e.g. flu season)

  • NHS pension included (if applicable)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Treatment Room Duties

  • Wound care and dressings

  • Leg ulcer management

  • ECGs, blood pressure checks, urine testing

  • Venepuncture

  • Administration of injections (e.g., B12, contraception, travel vaccines)

2. Chronic Disease Management

(Depending on competencies and training)

  • Asthma reviews

  • COPD reviews

  • Diabetes monitoring and education

  • Hypertension management

  • Coronary heart disease reviews

  • Supporting QOF and enhanced services

3. Immunisations & Vaccinations

  • Childhood immunisation programme

  • Adult immunisations, including influenza

  • Travel health advice and vaccinations

4. Womens Health

  • Cervical cytology

  • Contraception advice (within competence)

  • Menopause advice and support (if applicable)

5. Health Promotion & Screening

  • Smoking cessation

  • Weight management and lifestyle advice

  • NHS Health Checks

  • Long-term condition self-management support

6. Clinical Governance & Administration

  • Accurate documentation using clinical IT systems (SystmOne)

  • Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines/medicines

  • Compliance with infection prevention and control standards

  • Participation in audits, meetings and service development

  • Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities

Person Specification Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN

  • Cervical screening qualification

  • Chronic disease qualification desirable

Experience

  • Experience in a primary care setting essential

  • Experience in treatment room skills and patient assessments

Skills & Qualities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care

  • IT proficiency (clinical system training can be provided)

Working Conditions

  • Part-time

  • Some flexibility may be required during peak periods (e.g. flu season)

  • NHS pension included (if applicable)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications & Training
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN).
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.
  • Immunisation and vaccination training.

Desirable

  • Cervical cytology training.
  • Chronic disease management qualifications.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications & Training
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RN).
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.
  • Immunisation and vaccination training.

Desirable

  • Cervical cytology 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

Orchard Surgery

Address

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Employer's website

https://www.orchardsurgerydereham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Orchard Surgery

Address

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Employer's website

https://www.orchardsurgerydereham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Services Manager

Kathryn Hensby

kathryn.hensby2@nhs.net

01362692916

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1513-25-0006

Job locations

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


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