Ideally, we are looking for a minimum of 30 hours a week.Salary will depend on experience.
The successful candidate will be NMC registered and becomfortable working within your own competencies and professional code ofconduct as regulated by the NMC. In addition, you will ideally have experienceof working within a GP practice setting and have the ability to alwaysprioritise and manage your own workload and promoting safety with excellentpatient care. We would like applicants to provide details of any trainingcourses done post registration e.g. Diabetes, asthma, contraception, cytology.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in routine tasks such as cytology, wound care, removalof sutures, urinalysis, travel clinic, contraception reviews, routine andchildhood immunisations, and chaperoning.
Request pathology tests (urine culture, swabs, blood tests).
Long term Condition Management
Clinical Tasks:
Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to seniornurses or GPs as appropriate.
Maintain and clean equipment used by nurses and GPs.
Maintain GP and nurses' rooms, stock and rotate items asrequired.
Maintain accurate records of mandatory checks.
Order vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
Support and mentor junior nursing team members andparticipate in the surgerys ethos of supporting nurses in training.
Participate in administrative systems in the practice.
Attend and participate in practice meetings.
Undertake home visits if required
Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
About us
We are a supportive and forward-thinking Practice known for delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Our team is professional, friendly, and dedicated to continuous improvement. We value our staff and our patients and prioritise work/life balance, offering a culture that encourages wellbeing. Whether you're newly qualified or highly experienced, we offer a great place to grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive general practice team. The post-holder will deliver high-quality nursing care and health promotion to patients, supporting the delivery of evidence-based services in line with NHS and local PCN (Primary Care Network) objectives.
Working collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Practice Nurse will play a key role in chronic disease management, preventative care, screening, and treatment services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive general practice team. The post-holder will deliver high-quality nursing care and health promotion to patients, supporting the delivery of evidence-based services in line with NHS and local PCN (Primary Care Network) objectives.
Working collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Practice Nurse will play a key role in chronic disease management, preventative care, screening, and treatment services.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
* Provide professional, evidence-based nursing care including:
o Wound care and dressings
o Childhood and adult immunisations
o Travel health advice and vaccinations
o Cervical cytology (smear testing)
o Contraceptive injections (if trained)
* Manage and support patients with long-term conditions such as:
o Asthma and COPD (including annual reviews and spirometry)
o Diabetes
o Hypertension
o Coronary heart disease
* Undertake NHS Health Checks and other screening as required.
* Support QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and Enhanced Services targets through clinical input and patient follow-up.
* Support infection control and maintain clinical standards in line with CQC expectations.
Administrative & Team Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS / SystmOne (or local clinical system).
* Participate in audits, significant event reviews, and clinical governance.
* Contribute to the development and review of practice protocols and procedures.
* Liaise effectively with the wider primary care team, including PCN colleagues.
* Attend and contribute to practice meetings, clinical supervision, and training.
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential:
* NMC-registered Registered General Nurse (RGN).
* Experience of working in a primary care or community setting.
* Competent in chronic disease management and immunisation programmes.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical decision-making skills.
Desirable:
* Cervical cytology training and current update.
* Knowledge of QOF, Local Enhanced Services, and NHS frameworks.
* Asthma/COPD/Diabetes diploma or equivalent qualifications.
* Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Personal Attributes
* Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred.
* Proactive and able to work independently and within a team.
* Committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
* Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of general practice.
Person Specification
Experience
* NMC-registered Registered General Nurse (RGN).
* Experience of working in a primary care or community setting.
* Competent in chronic disease management and immunisation programmes.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical decision-making skills.
* Cervical cytology training and current update.
* Knowledge of QOF, Local Enhanced Services, and NHS frameworks.
* Mentorship or teaching qualification.
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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