Job Summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated practice nurse to join our dynamic clinical team. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working as a nurse in Primary Care.
Our Practice is a very family orientated set up, with just over 14,000 patients. We are proud of our patient centred care and relationships we build. If this is somewhere you could work please apply
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cervical Smears/Cytology
Long-term conditions reviews (e.g. diabetic checks, asthma checks, care planning, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia checks)
Routine immunisations (e.g. shingles, pneumococcal, flu)
Childhood vaccinations
Contraception / pill checks
Wound care / ulcer care / Removal of Sutures/Doppler
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
Travel vaccinations (desirable)
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings(desirable)
Venepuncture/Phlebotomy
Hypertension Management
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About Us
We are a Practice with 5 Partnered GPs and 5 Salaried GPs, and 3 Nursing colleagues, an Senior Health Care Assistant and a GPA. You will be supported by a strong Management team consisting of a Practice Manage, two Operation Managers, and two Team Leads working across Admin and Reception.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Lockswood Surgery
Centre Way
Locks Heath
Southampton
SO31 6DX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cervical Smears/Cytology
Long-term conditions reviews (e.g. diabetic checks, asthma checks, care planning, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia checks)
Routine immunisations (e.g. shingles, pneumococcal, flu)
Childhood vaccinations
Contraception / pill checks
Wound care / ulcer care / Removal of Sutures/Doppler
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
Travel vaccinations (desirable)
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings(desirable)
Venepuncture/Phlebotomy
Hypertension Management
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Job Responsibilities
As per the main duties of the job, the practice nurse must be competent to perform all general duties.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cervical Smears/Cytology
Long-term conditions reviews (e.g. diabetic checks, asthma checks, care planning, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia checks)
Routine immunisations (e.g. shingles, pneumococcal, flu)
Childhood vaccinations
Contraception / pill checks
Wound care / ulcer care / Removal of Sutures/Doppler
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
Travel vaccinations (desirable)
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings(desirable)
Venepuncture/Phlebotomy
Hypertension Management
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Job Responsibilities
As per the main duties of the job, the practice nurse must be competent to perform all general duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Appropriate, valid NMC registration
Competency and valid certification in all key duties e.g. smears, childhood vaccinations, phlebotomy, ECG etc.
Desirable
Desirable
Experience with EMIS clinical system
Prior experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Appropriate, valid NMC registration
Competency and valid certification in all key duties e.g. smears, childhood vaccinations, phlebotomy, ECG etc.
Desirable
Desirable
Experience with EMIS clinical system
Prior experience of working in a GP practice
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
Lockswood Surgery
Address
Lockswood Surgery
Centre Way
Locks Heath
Southampton
SO31 6DX
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Employer details
Employer name
Lockswood Surgery
Address
Lockswood Surgery
Centre Way
Locks Heath
Southampton
SO31 6DX
Employer's website
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