Job summary
Sherbourne Medical Centre has a rare vacancy for a Practice Nurse to join our practice team due to planned retirement.
We are looking to recruit an experienced practice nurse with the full range of treatment room competencies, ideally including chronic disease management.
We are an established training practice and proactive in supporting the training and development of our team.
Systems used include EMIS Web, Docman, ICE, AccuRx and T-Quest.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, computer, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a collaborative team.
The position is on a part time basis (circa 24 hours hours per week).
Main duties of the job
Childhood and adult immunisations
Depot (IM) injections
Cervical cytology
Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
Contraception reviews and sexual health advice
Health promotion and lifestyle advice
NHS Health Checks and routine monitoring
Managing and supporting long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, CVD)
Supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care
Training will be provided for areas where you do not yet have experience, ensuring you feel confident and supported as you develop your practice nursing skills.
About us
Sherbourne Medical Centre is a welcoming, forward-thinking training practice committed to high-quality patient care and a supportive working environment.
We offer:
A friendly, experienced team with mentorship, training and development
Opportunities for continued professional development and further training
A practice that values teamwork, wellbeing, and a healthy work-life balance
We are a friendly and supportive team who serve 11,200 patients ideally located in the centre of the beautiful spa town of Royal Leamington Spa with a range of cafes and shops on our doorstep. Car parking permit provided to all clinical staff allowing parking in the town centre with plenty of parking available.
We are an active participant in the Leamington Spa PCN and also host a range of additional healthcare professionals including a paramedic, pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, GP and social prescribers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Long-Term Condition Management
- Support the review and management of long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and CVD.
- Flu, RSV, shingles and pneumococcal vaccination to at risk groups.
General Practice Nursing Duties
- Provide immunisations and depot (IM) injections.
- Child immunisations.
- Travel health vaccinations.
- Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests, and
- Contraception reviews and advice.
- Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required.
- Carry out ECGs, urinalysis, and wound care (including ulcer management and suture removal).
- Review and action pathology tests such as urine culture and swabs where appropriate.
- Chaperone and assist patients being examined by other clinicians.
Leadership & Team Support
- Mentor and supervise any new-to-practice nurses, nursing associates, and HCAs.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to enhance patient care.
- Promote public health and screening programs, including immunisations and cervical screening.
- Integrate population health management approaches to reduce health inequalities.
Clinical Governance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, including prescribing audits and reviews if qualified.
- Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Follow infection control policies and ensure safe handling of specimens.
- Contribute to audits and service evaluations.
- Support the effective use of NHS resources and practice policies.
- Practice & Housekeeping Duties
- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of nursing and treatment rooms.
- Maintain and clean clinical equipment.
- Monitor and order medical stock, drugs, and vaccinations.
- Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of specimens.
- Identify risks in work activities and take necessary precautions.
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 NMC registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Long-Term Condition Management
- Support the review and management of long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and CVD.
- Flu, RSV, shingles and pneumococcal vaccination to at risk groups.
General Practice Nursing Duties
- Provide immunisations and depot (IM) injections.
- Child immunisations.
- Travel health vaccinations.
- Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests, and
- Contraception reviews and advice.
- Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required.
- Carry out ECGs, urinalysis, and wound care (including ulcer management and suture removal).
- Review and action pathology tests such as urine culture and swabs where appropriate.
- Chaperone and assist patients being examined by other clinicians.
Leadership & Team Support
- Mentor and supervise any new-to-practice nurses, nursing associates, and HCAs.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to enhance patient care.
- Promote public health and screening programs, including immunisations and cervical screening.
- Integrate population health management approaches to reduce health inequalities.
Clinical Governance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, including prescribing audits and reviews if qualified.
- Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Follow infection control policies and ensure safe handling of specimens.
- Contribute to audits and service evaluations.
- Support the effective use of NHS resources and practice policies.
- Practice & Housekeeping Duties
- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of nursing and treatment rooms.
- Maintain and clean clinical equipment.
- Monitor and order medical stock, drugs, and vaccinations.
- Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of specimens.
- Identify risks in work activities and take necessary precautions.
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 NMC registration.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment;
- Experience of working autonomously;
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures;
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- Wound care and removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Womens' health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.);
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly;
- Travel medicine (or willing to learn);
- Long term conditions
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Fundamentals of Practice Nursing (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications.
- Competence or ability to learn to undertake chronic disease management clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates where possible (support will be provided).
- Immunisation training
- Cytology training
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Family planning qualification.
- Spirometry training.
- Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence based practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment;
- Experience of working autonomously;
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures;
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- Wound care and removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Womens' health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.);
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly;
- Travel medicine (or willing to learn);
- Long term conditions
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Fundamentals of Practice Nursing (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications.
- Competence or ability to learn to undertake chronic disease management clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates where possible (support will be provided).
- Immunisation training
- Cytology training
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Family planning qualification.
- Spirometry training.
- Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence based 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).
