Were looking for a passionate Practice Nurse to join our team at Penrose Health, where were redefining what primary care can be. This isnt just another GP practice role - its an opportunity to make a real difference in communities that need it most.
As part of our connected nursing network, youll deliver safe, evidence-based care across a range of services, from managing long-term conditions and running health promotion clinics to providing cervical screening, immunisations, and wound care. Youll work closely with GPs, Pharmacists, HCAs, and Nursing Associates in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values collaboration and innovation.
At Penrose, we invest in your growth. Youll have access to structured career pathways, regular CPD, and the chance to rotate across sites to broaden your experience. We offer flexibility, a competitive salary, and a culture that genuinely cares - for patients and for each other.
If youre a Registered Nurse with Practice experience, a proactive, patient-centred mindset and a desire to make an impact, this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Youll be doing things like:
* Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and COPD through routine reviews and proactive care
* Running chronic disease clinics and making referrals to specialist or secondary care when needed
* Providing cervical cytology and processing results
* Administering childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, flu jabs, and other adult vaccinations
* Offering contraceptive advice and sexual health support
* Supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and local enhanced services
* Promoting health education, preventative care, and patient self-management
* Requesting pathology services and interpreting results
* Delivering evidence-based nursing care aligned with NICE and NSF guidelines
* Collaborating with GPs, HCAs, Nursing Associates, and Pharmacists to provide joined-up care
* Maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical documentation
* Supporting and mentoring HCAs and phlebotomists
* Contributing to service development and continuous improvement across the practice
About us
Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.
We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.
We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.
We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.
Job responsibilities
Youll thrive here if you:
* Youre a Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* You have experience in a GP or primary care setting and enjoy working in community-focused environments
* Youre confident managing chronic conditions and running nurse-led clinics
* Youre passionate about patient-centred care and making a real social impact
* You enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including GPs, Pharmacists, HCAs, and Nursing Associates
* Youre proactive, adaptable, and open to continuous learning and improvement
* You value flexibility and want a role that supports work-life balance
* Youre keen to contribute to service development and innovation in primary care
* You communicate effectively and thrive in a supportive, team-based culture
* Youre motivated by working in areas with health inequalities and want to help drive change
Person Specification
Qualifications
* -Cervical screening and immunisation certification - Experience in GP/primary care setting - Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* -EMIS experience
Knowledge
* - Long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
* -Cervical cytology and immunisations -Infection control standards
* -QOF and enhanced services
Skills
* - Clinical assessment and decision-making -Running nurse-led clinics
* -Communication and patient education -Accurate documentation and record-keeping
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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