Job summary
Old Road Medical practice is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse for a 6 month maternity cover contract. Hours are part-time or full time and can be discussed in interview, this isa fantastic opportunity for a practice nurse - access to a vehicle is essential as the role may include some home visits in the community.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.
- Providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to ensure that patients health and social care needs are met.
- General health and well-being promotion as well as creating individual, person-centred plans for patients with, or at risk of, a long term condition.
- Managing and treating long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and the practice needs.
- Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice as well as national and practice protocols; working with patients to support their adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Prioritising health problems and intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for sexual health and contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
- Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad.
- Meeting the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
- Running asthma, COPD and diabetes clinics and reviews.
About us
Old Road Medical Practice is one of the largest surgeries in Clacton, Essex. We have been providing care and support to almost 11,000 patients within the Clacton, Jaywick and St Osyth, for over 40 years now. This is an exciting time to join the practice, as we become more accessible to our patients, providing them with the care and support they need, at times to suit them. We offer the following;
- Supportive, welcoming team environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- NHS pension scheme
- Competitive salary based on experience
- On site parking
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
29404
Job locations
145-149 Old Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3AU
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
145-149 Old Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3AU
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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