Practice Nurse - Part-Time (24 hours)
Location: Thaxted, Essex
Salary: Up to £43,000 (pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026
About the role
We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice in Thaxted, Essex, seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (24 hours/week). Exact days are negotiable and will include a Thursday with a 6.00pm finish.
You will run your own clinics and work closely with GPs, ANPs, ACPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, dispensary, and admin staff. This role is ideal for an experienced practice nurse or a secondary care nurse looking to move into primary care.
Main duties
Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, respiratory)
Cervical smears and contraception services
Wound care, suture removal, blood pressure monitoring
Routine/childhood immunisations, travel vaccines
ECGs, urinalysis, health promotion
Participation in clinical meetingsAbout us
We are a dispensing GP practice using EMIS Web, with modern premises and a supportive, friendly team. We are a GP training practice, host medical students, and consistently achieve high QOF results and excellent patient feedback. Our patient list is 9,000+ and growing.
Benefits
Competitive salary up to £43,000 (pro rata)
NHS Pension Scheme
6 weeks annual leave (FTE) including bank holidays + extra birthday leave
Free parking, refreshments, and staff social events
Training and development opportunitiesPerson specification
Experience: Treatment room consultations, phlebotomy, ECGs, screening, long-term condition management, vaccinations, cervical cytology, minor surgery assistance, wound care. Compassionate, empathetic approach.
Qualifications: Registered Nurse with relevant degree, 2+ years post-qualification experience in general practice or equivalent, current NMC registration, GP nursing foundation course (or equivalent), competence (or willingness to train) in asthma and diabetes clinics.
How to apply
Please send your CV