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Crocus Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 11 July 2025

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Job summary

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, evidence based Nursing care within our GP practice. They will be involved with a full range of treatment room duties, management of long term conditions, wound care and cervical screening. The role involves working with the wider healthcare team to reduce health inequalities, improve patient outcomes and support the practice commitment to delivering patient centred care

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Our Practice Nurse role would be expected to undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with our clinical team and Practice Policies.

You will required to support and deliver a high level of quality care and service based on the needs of the patient population of which would include treatment, management plans, screening, preventative care and patient education. In addition to this, you would also be expected to support the Practice in meeting its contractual obligations and delivery of enhanced service specifications.

We are keen to meet colleagues who are proactive and enthusiastic in improving standards of care and seeking continuous development in order to ensure our patients receive a high standard of care.

About us

Crocus Medical Practice is an innovative and forward thinking Practice led by our 3 partners. We serve and cover a local population of approximately 12,500 patients and are looking to recruit and welcome a Practice Nurse, to work across our 2 sites.

You will be joining a well establish team that undertake a variety of tasks, supporting and liaising with the in-house clinical team and other local healthcare providers in order to deliver high quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0617-25-0001

Job locations

Saffron Walden Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

Essex

CB11 3HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Wound Management

Hypertension Management

Cervical Smears

Routine and Childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

Bloods

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Interest in: Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease / Asthma / COPD / Contraception

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to lead nurses or GPs as appropriate

Maintaining GP and Nurse rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required.

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in Practice Meetings when required

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the Post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Wound Management

Hypertension Management

Cervical Smears

Routine and Childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

Bloods

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Interest in: Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease / Asthma / COPD / Contraception

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to lead nurses or GPs as appropriate

Maintaining GP and Nurse rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required.

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in Practice Meetings when required

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the Post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing Qualifications
  • Previous Primary Care experience

Desirable

  • Sound knowledge and experience in using System 1
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing Qualifications
  • Previous Primary Care experience

Desirable

  • Sound knowledge and experience in using System 1

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

Crocus Medical Practice

Address

Saffron Walden Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

Essex

CB11 3HY


Employer's website

https://www.crocusmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Crocus Medical Practice

Address

Saffron Walden Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

Essex

CB11 3HY


Employer's website

https://www.crocusmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Steven Kibble

steven.kibble3@nhs.net

01799522327

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0617-25-0001

Job locations

Saffron Walden Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

Essex

CB11 3HY


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