Job summary Southend Medical Centre are sadly losing our much loved practice nurse at the end of January 2026, so we are currently looking for a new nurse with experience in primary care. Ideally, we are requiring the successful applicant to work 24 hours per week over 3 days, on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however hours and shift pattern are negotiable for the right candidate. We would also consider a sooner start for an effective handover. Main duties of the job To work as a registered practice nurse supporting the organisation and facilitate clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice. To maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all practice protocols and policies, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team. It is essential that the practice nurse works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requirements and their own scope of practice. About us Southend Medical Centre is a 7300 patient practice with a friendly and supportive team that strives to provide an outstanding service to its patients. We are proud to be a multi-cultural surgery, we have been accredited with several awards including our Pride in Practice LGBTQIA Gold award, our Veterans Friendly Practice award, our Dementia Awareness Practice award, our Trauma Informed Surgery accreditation and were finalist in the Impact Awards Practice of the Year. We hold patient care at the forefront of our minds, and we fly the flag for the future of healthcare by being a training and research studies practice. Details Date posted 07 January 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 29134-2 Job locations 50-52 London Road Southend on Sea Essex SS1 1NX Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary healthcare setting Competent in CORE SKILLS such as cervical screening, contraception, childhood immunisations, vaccines, staple and suture removal and wound care Good understanding of Infection Prevention Control with primary care Respiratory experience with Asthma and COPD including stop smoking Experience with SystmOne and great organisational skills Must work well in a team, be kind and compassionate towards our patients and be invested in your role and the practice Desirable Have an understanding of Diabetes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary healthcare setting Competent in CORE SKILLS such as cervical screening, contraception, childhood immunisations, vaccines, staple and suture removal and wound care Good understanding of Infection Prevention Control with primary care Respiratory experience with Asthma and COPD including stop smoking Experience with SystmOne and great organisational skills Must work well in a team, be kind and compassionate towards our patients and be invested in your role and the practice Desirable Have an understanding of Diabetes. 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 Primary Care Careers Address 50-52 London Road Southend on Sea Essex SS1 1NX Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 50-52 London Road Southend on Sea Essex SS1 1NX Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)