Job Summary
Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice is a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and South Stevenage, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 in both suburban and semi-rural settings. We are a teaching and training practice supporting GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners. We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and well-organised team.
This role requires delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of essential services, including cervical screening, immunisations, wound care, contraception advice, travel health, infection prevention and control, and general health promotion. The successful candidate will have experience in core areas such as cervical screening, child and adult immunisations, wound care, contraception advice, travel health, and infection prevention and control.
Responsibilities
* Act as the immunisation lead for the practice, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups
* Undertake cervical screening and support well woman services
* Provide contraception services including pill checks and depot injections
* Deliver wound care, including suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and ulcer management
* Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations in line with national guidelines
* Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions
* Support the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes
* Assist in chronic disease management where appropriate, working within the scope of professional competence
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies, using SystmOne templates and coding
* Assist with minor surgical procedures and chaperone patients when required
* Support infection prevention and control practices across the surgery
Experience and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
* Experience working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environment
* Experience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisations
* Understanding of QOF and clinical governance
* Desirable: Experience leading or supervising a nursing team
* Desirable: Training in travel health and smoking cessation
* Desirable: Experience managing chronic disease clinics (e.g., asthma, diabetes, COPD)
* Desirable: Experience in quality improvement and audit
* Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership
Additional Requirements
Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Current UK professional registration is required. Please refer to the NHS Careers website for further information.
Contract and Work Pattern
Permanent full‑time position.
Location
* St Martins Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ER
* 18 Spring Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8AZ
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