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Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services within the primary care setting, including Childhood and Adult Immunisation, Cervical Smears, chronic disease management, preventative care, and health promotion.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services within the primary care setting, including Childhood and Adult Immunisation, Cervical Smears, chronic disease management, preventative care, and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
* The ideal candidate will have previous practice nursing experience, to include :
o Cervical Cytology Screening taking smears and overseeing the safety of the cytology screening service within our surgery
o Child immunisations given child immunisations and overseeing child immunisation take up within the surgery
o Wound monitoring and dressings
o ECG / Phlebotomy / Injections
About Us
We are a supportive and well-organised GP surgery serving a list size of approximately 4,200 patients. Rated Good by the CQC, our practice prides itself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our close-knit team includes GPs, healthcare assistants, Trainee Pharmacy Technician, Diabetic Specialist Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Senior pharmacists, and administrative support, all working collaboratively in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5497-25-0005
Job locations
South West Herts Health Centre
Oxhey Drive
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 7SF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.
Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.
Promote your own continuing professional development.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.
Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.
Promote your own continuing professional development.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A qualified nurse registered with the General Nursing Council (GNC).
* Cervical Cytology Accreditation is required
Desirable
* wound management
* IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a community-focused setting.
Person Specification
Essential
* A qualified nurse registered with the General Nursing Council (GNC).
* Cervical Cytology Accreditation is required
Desirable
* wound management
* IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a community-focused setting.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Oxhey Surgery
Address
South West Herts Health Centre
Oxhey Drive
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 7SF
Employer's website
https://www.southoxheysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Oxhey Surgery
Address
South West Herts Health Centre
Oxhey Drive
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 7SF
Employer's website
https://www.southoxheysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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