Practice Nurse

Job Summary Job role: Practice Nurse To apply, please email your CV to or continue with your application Job type: Permanent Salary: £14.50-£24 per hour, depending on experience Location: Westwood Road Surgery, Reading Working hours: 20 hours per week – Tuesday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break; Thursday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break. Main duties of the job Manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cholesterol. Provide care for elderly, frail, housebound, and care-home patients. Conduct home visits as required. Support quality improvement and assurance initiatives within the PCN. Capable Of Managing Raised blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, COPD care and EMIS experience required. About Us We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by focusing on data insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. Job Details Date posted: 19 November 2025 Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: A5727-25-0012 Job location: 66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5PR Job Responsibilities Lead and manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cholesterol management. Provide care for elderly, frail, and housebound patients, including those in care homes. Conduct home visits as required. Support quality improvement and assurance initiatives within the PCN. Conduct chronic disease management within the scope of expertise. Provide immunisations: routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, infant and travel health care vaccinations. Perform cervical smears. Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required. Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, and wound care (including ulcer management and suture removal). Mentor and supervise new-to-practice nurses, nursing associates and HCAs. Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to enhance patient care. Promote public health and screening programmes, including immunisations and cervical screening. Integrate population health management approaches to reduce health inequalities. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, including prescribing audits and reviews if qualified. Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct. Follow infection control policies and ensure safe handling of specimens. Contribute to audits and service evaluations. Support the effective use of NHS resources and practice policies. Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of nursing and treatment rooms. Maintain and clean clinical equipment. Monitor and order medical stock, drugs, and vaccinations. Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions. Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines. Identify risks in work activities and take necessary precautions. Person Specification Essential Previous primary care experience. Experience with NHS IT systems EMIS. Effective verbal and written communication skills, tailored to a wide range of stakeholders. Good ICT knowledge and skills. Good organisational and time-management skills. Professional, calm, and efficient manner. Self-motivated, able to work well independently and within a team. Works safely and effectively when working autonomously and in conjunction with other health-care professionals. Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements. Practicing at Registered Nurse Level as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework. Desirable Experience with clinical audit, evaluation research and evidence-based practice implementation. Experience working within a teaching/training environment. Understanding of national and local guidelines. Understanding of clinical governance and risk management. Evidence of postgraduate and continuing professional development. Spirometry training. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. The application will require a Disclosure to the DBS to check for previous convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Visa Sponsorship Unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Employer Details Westwood Road Health Centre 66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5PR Website: https://www.thewestwoodroadpractice.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr