Practice Nurse

We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience. The position is part‑time. A nurse with extended skills that includes cervical smear taking and chronic disease management (respiratory disease & diabetes specifically) is essential for the right candidate.

• Provide general nursing care, including injections and immunisations (childhood and adult vaccinations).
• Undertake cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance.
• Manage chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and 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.
• Lead infection control audits.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care, preferably in a GP practice setting.
• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Practice nurse qualification.
• Cytology training.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Chronic disease management qualifications (respiratory disease & diabetes specifically).
• Experience of cervical smear taking.
• Part‑time availability.

Weaverham Surgery is an NHS general practice based in Weaverham, Cheshire, providing primary care services for a population of around 7,000 registered patients. The practice serves the areas of Weaverham, Hartford, Cuddington, Crowton, Acton Bridge, and Sandiway.