We are seeking a motivated experienced Practice Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills who thrives in a collaborative primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
Deliver general nursing services including wound care, cervical cytology, immunisations, and travel vaccinations
Manage long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) in line with national guidelines
Conduct NHS health checks and screening programmes
Undertake health promotion and patient education
Participate in infection prevention and control processes
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care
Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
Experience working within primary care or community settings
Competency in chronic disease management
Experience in immunisation and vaccination programmes
Strong communication and organisational skills
Proficient in clinical IT systems – EMIS
About us
Chipping Norton Health Centre is a well‑established, forward‑thinking GP practice serving a patient population of approximately 16,000 patients. We are a well‑organised practice with strong clinical leadership and robust administrative support systems in place.
Our experienced and highly skilled nursing team works collaboratively to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a broad range of primary care services. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent clinical standards, supporting professional development, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
Job responsibilities
* Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice
Deliver general nursing services including wound care, Leg ulcer care and dressing, removal of sutures/clips, and ECG recording
Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines
Undertake cervical cytology (if trained)
Perform NHS Health Checks and other screening activities
Conduct blood tests and other routine clinical procedures
Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support (where competent)
Chronic Disease Management
Manage patients with long‑term conditions in line with NICE and local guidance
Run chronic disease clinics including:
* Diabetes
* Cardiovascular disease
* Perform spirometry/FENO (if trained)
* Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation
* Support QOF achievement through structured reviews and accurate clinical coding
Asthma & COPD management (preferable experience)
* Asthma management
* COPD management
* Diabetes
* Hypertension
* Cardiovascular disease
* Perform spirometry/FENO (if trained)
* Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation
* Support QOF achievement through structured reviews and accurate clinical coding
Health Promotion and Patient Education
* Provide lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity
* Support self‑management strategies for patients with long‑term conditions
* Deliver personalised care planning
Clinical Governance and Quality
* Maintain accurate, contemporary clinical records using the practice clinical system
* Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and infection prevention and control processes
* Work within NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice policies
* Maintain professional registration and CPD requirements
Team Working
* Work collaboratively within the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team
* Support junior staff and healthcare assistants where appropriate
* Participate in practice meetings and training events
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
* Experience working in primary care, community, or outpatient settings
* Competency in immunisations and vaccination delivery
* Experience managing long‑term conditions
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* IT proficiency and experience using electronic patient record systems
Experience in asthma and COPD management
Cytology training
Experience working towards QOF targets
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
* Experience in management of Diabetes
* Cytology
* immunisations
* Wound care management
* Experience working towards QOF targets
* Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
* Experience in management of Diabetes
* immunisations
* Travel
* wound care management
* Leg ulcer/low limb assessment
* Doppler
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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