Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience
Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience
Diabetic and Long Term Chronic Disease Experience
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Qualifications
Experience of assessing and managing patients with long-term conditions.
- Qualifications
Experience of, or a strong interest in, diabetes care and management.
- Qualifications
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Good clinical assessment, decision-making and organisational skills.
- Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualifications
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
- Qualifications
Understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and professional standards.
- Qualifications
Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge.
- Qualifications
Experience in primary care or community nursing would be essential, as would previous experience in diabetes care, structured reviews or chronic disease management.
- Qualifications
Experience of cervical cytology and supporting patients with lifestyle and behaviour change would also be essential.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in primary care
- Experience
Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience
Experience working with ICE and alternative software packages
- Qualifications
The appointed candidate will have recent nursing experience and be able to demonstrate experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Experience of working within a GP Practice, using clinical systems such as EMIS and contributing to QOF or other clinical quality targets would be advantageous.
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse at our surgery, who will play an important role in supporting patients with chronic and long-term conditions, with a particular focus on diabetes. We are looking for a Practice Nurse, who is confident in managing these conditions and is keen to develop their knowledge and skills within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will provide a broad range of nursing services, including long-term condition reviews, health promotion and preventative care. Clinical duties will include observations and investigations, wound care, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, travel health and other procedures appropriate to their training and competence.
The Practice Nurse will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, while also managing their own workload and working independently within their scope of practice.
About us
Lawton House Surgery is committed to providing compassionate healthcare to our local community. We are a large surgery in Congleton with 13,500 patients and we have an excellent nursing team. We value teamwork, professional development and continuous learning, and are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Practice Nurse who is committed to delivering high quality patient care.
Details
- Date posted: 13 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £42,170 to £52,799 a year dependant on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: A0434-26-0012
- Job locations: Bromley Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1QG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The appointed Practice Nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control procedures, and comply with Practice policies and relevant guidance. The role will also involve supporting colleagues and students, contributing to clinical quality standards, maintaining NMC registration and undertaking continuing professional development.
A key part of the role will be the routine review and monitoring of patients with diabetes. This will include reviewing blood pressure, weight, BMI and other relevant clinical measurements, as well as providing advice on diet, exercise and self-management. The Practice Nurse will identify patients requiring further assessment, medication review or referral and ensure care is delivered in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Practice Nurse with Lawton House GP Surgery in Congleton, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Practice nurse role. The advertised salary is £42170.00 to £52799.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
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