Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: 25-30. Part-time Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Bewicke Medical Centre is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nurse with experience in general practice, particularly in immunisations, cervical cytology, long‑term condition management, and QOF delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care, supporting chronic disease management, and contributing to improved health outcomes for our practice population.
Responsibilities
* Delivering long‑term condition (LTC) reviews including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension
* Undertaking cervical smears in line with national screening programmes
* Providing and managing all immunisations, including routine childhood vaccinations, seasonal vaccinations (flu, COVID‑19), and travel vaccinations and travel health advice
* Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
* Delivering health promotion and NHS Health Checks
* Maintaining accurate clinical records and coding
Person Specification
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
* Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
* Trained in cervical cytology (smear taking)
* Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
* Experience working with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets
* Experience of working with EMIS or other clinical systems
* Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, and national screening programmes
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of immunisation schedules and travel vaccines
* Competent clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
* Understanding of infection prevention and control
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults
* Professional, reliable, and organised
* Patient‑focused with a compassionate approach
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Committed to maintaining high clinical standards
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
* Awareness of local NHS priorities and public health initiatives
* Knowledge of audit processes and quality improvement
* Experience participating in clinical audit
* Experience managing recalls and patient call systems
* Experience enhancing service delivery
* Qualification in chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
* Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
* Trained in cervical cytology (smear taking)
* Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
* Experience delivering immunisation programmes (all routine vaccines)
* Experience with travel vaccinations and travel health advice
* Experience working with QOF targets
* Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS
Depending on experience, practice has a pay scale in place.
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