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The Heron Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 22 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our clinical team (Full-time / Part-time considered). The ideal candidate will have proven experience in asthma and/or COPD management and/or family planning/sexual health, with a passion for providing excellent nursing care in a primary care environment.

We are a friendly, forwardthinking GP practice committed to delivering highquality, patientcentred care. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, professional development and innovative approaches to healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence based care for patients with asthma and/or COPD, including annual reviews, inhaler technique checks, and personalised care plans
  • Deliver family planning and sexual health services (e.g., contraception advice, pill checks, emergency contraception)
  • Support and deliver chronic disease management
  • Perform general treatment room duties, including immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, venepuncture and health promotion
  • Contribute to QOF and practice targets
  • Work collaboratively with the practice team to ensure outstanding patient care

About us

The Heron Medical Practice is a 7 GP Partner general Medical Practice with approx. 18,500 wide-ranging patient demographic based between Herne Bay and Canterbury.

The Practice team is passionate about providing a high quality service to our patients, as well as maintaining a high level of professionalism. Our work environment boasts strong team-working ethics. We are a training practice across three sites (Herne Bay and the Canterbury area) and host many additional services including Ophthalmology and Ultrasound.

We have a strong team of allied health professionals including a Practice Pharmacist, a Community Pharmacist, a Paramedic, Practice Nurses and HCAs.

The Practice prides themselves on holding numerous accreditations to look after our employees. Our pledges can be found via our Practice website.

If you would like to be part of a friendly and progressive practice, then we would like to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0968-26-0002

Job locations

161 Station Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5NF


The Heron Medical Practice

269 Reculver Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

b. Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients

c. Provide travel medicine services

d. Provide childhood and adult vaccination services

e. Deliver comprehensive women's health services, including performing cervical cytology (smear tests) for cervical cancer screening and providing contraception counselling and management.

f. Request pathology services as necessary

g. Provide chronic disease clinics as appropriate, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required

h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

i. Ensure read codes are used effectively

j. Maintain chronic disease registers

k. Chaperone patients where necessary

l. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

m. Assist in ophthalmology clinics

n. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

o. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

p. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

q. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

r. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

s. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

t. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

u. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

v. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

b. Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients

c. Provide travel medicine services

d. Provide childhood and adult vaccination services

e. Deliver comprehensive women's health services, including performing cervical cytology (smear tests) for cervical cancer screening and providing contraception counselling and management.

f. Request pathology services as necessary

g. Provide chronic disease clinics as appropriate, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required

h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

i. Ensure read codes are used effectively

j. Maintain chronic disease registers

k. Chaperone patients where necessary

l. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

m. Assist in ophthalmology clinics

n. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

o. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

p. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

q. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

r. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

s. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

t. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

u. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

v. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a primary care or community setting
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS/SystmOne
  • Additional chronic disease management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Competency in asthma and/or COPD management and/or family planning

Desirable

  • Cervical cytology qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a primary care or community setting
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS/SystmOne
  • Additional chronic disease management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Competency in asthma and/or COPD management and/or family planning

Desirable

  • Cervical cytology 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.

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

The Heron Medical Practice

Address

161 Station Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5NF


Employer's website

https://www.theheronmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Heron Medical Practice

Address

161 Station Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5NF


Employer's website

https://www.theheronmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Non-Clinical Nurse Manager

Kayley Tilbrook

kayley.tilbrook@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0968-26-0002

Job locations

161 Station Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5NF


The Heron Medical Practice

269 Reculver Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6SR


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