Practice Nurse (LTC)
The Three Spires Medical Practice
Truro, TR1 2JA
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
You will be an experienced Practice Nurse who is passionate about supporting patients living with a long-term condition. This is a varied and interest...
Providing primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment, you will play a key role in the management of patients with long-term conditions across the Practice population.
This includes
- Health screening including asthma reviews, diabetic reviews, cervical screening
- On-going health education, advice and support for patients with long-term conditions
- Use of recall and reminder systems and referral, as appropriate, to national screening programmes
- Delivery of immunisation programmes
- Provision of primary care nursing services within the scope of practice (e.g. smears, injections, dressings, diabetic and asthma reviews)
Delivering pro-active, patient-centred care, support and education we are committed to:
- Continuity of care
- Looking after each other as well as our patients
- Supporting future nurses and GPs through hosted placements
- Maintaining strong patient satisfaction ratings
A minimum of two years post-registration experience as a Practice Nurse providing care to patients with long-term conditions.
- You will undertake a range of nursing
assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs,
other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according
to Practice policies and protocols.
- You will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying Practice population needs.
- Further information is available in the job description and person specification document.
Based at Truro Health Park, we look after over 18000 patients in Truro (Cornwall) and the surrounding area.
You will be part of a dedicated team of GPs, paramedic practitioners, nurses, HCAs and physiotherapists.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree qualification with full registration of NMC.
- Qualification in long-term conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and wider health economy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse.
- Post registration experience in managing long-term conditions e.g diabetes, preferably at Band 6 or equivalent.
- High level of clinical skills include cervical cytology, family planning/women's health, immunisation and vaccination, wound management.
- Well-developed communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Good IT skills.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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