Practice Nurse Fixed Term 12 Month Maternity Cover
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and other practice nurses or independently, in line with competence and need.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining and improving standards of care, identifying patient population needs.
* Applying knowledge related to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
* Delivering therapeutic interventions within a broader health promotion/public health strategy.
* Providing education and training on chronic clinical conditions.
* Offering specialist advice to patients and relatives regarding COPD, Asthma, and, where qualified, Diabetes.
* Engaging in further training for role development.
* Practicing within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintaining accurate records.
Main Duties
* Meet patients nursing care needs, including occasional home visits.
* Initiate and maintain health screening and promotion clinics.
* Manage chronic disease care using personal recall systems and practice computer systems.
* Provide advice and support to primary healthcare professionals.
* Participate in training, facilitation, and clinical supervision of other practice nurses.
Clinics Offered
* Asthma / COPD
* Diabetes
* Hypertension
* Cardiovascular Disease
* Cervical Smears
* Family Planning
* INR Monitoring
* Maintain liaison with Primary Care Team and external agencies for continuity of care.
* Lead infection control
Routine Treatment / Clinical Duties
* Wound management (dressings, suture/clip removal)
* Blood tests, ECGs, venepuncture
* Health promotion and lifestyle advice (nutrition, BMI, smoking, exercise)
* Infection control and emergency management (anaphylaxis, resuscitation)
* Women’s health awareness (cervical cytology, mammography)
* Accurate record-keeping and data management
* Patient liaison and complaint escalation
About the Practice
The Keats Group Practice, located in Hampstead, is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to lead our busy and friendly practice. This fixed‑term contract, to cover maternity, requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week. We are searching for a candidate who possesses a deep passion for General Practice and is motivated to tackle the challenges presented by the NHS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and an ability to guide our team in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to our valued patient base, which consists of approximately 11,500 individuals. Our practice boasts a total staff of around 30 professionals, including salaried GPs, practice nurses, nursing associates, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, a social prescriber, and a large support staff. We take great pride in our practice's history of supporting our staff through various opportunities and training programs, and we are committed to providing excellent career development prospects. As part of our dedication to continuous improvement, we maintain numerous external connections and collaborate with PCN and ICB colleagues to further enhance our practice services.
Job Details
Posted: 22 October 2025
Pay scheme:
Salary: depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: A1209‑25‑0003
Location: 1b Downshire Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 1NR
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function & Industries
Health Care Provider (Hospitals)
Qualifications – Essential
* Qualified and Registered Nurse
* Knowledge of primary care nursing
* Knowledge of assessment and management of chronic illness
* Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
* Knowledge of professional issues and the NMC
Qualifications – Desirable
* Non‑Medical prescribing qualification
* Experience of undertaking a research project and applying the findings to practice
Experience
* Use of EMIS
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships
* Able to demonstrate a high level of personal, professional accountability and autonomy
* Ability to manage own time effectively
Professional Registration
Maintain annual registration with the NMC. Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Keats Group Practice
1b Downshire Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 1NR
Website: https://www.keatsgrouppractice.nhs.uk/
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