Job summary
As a vital member of our practice, the practice nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our diverse patient community. From managing chronic conditions and administering immunisations to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing essential screenings, you will be at the heart of preventative and proactive care.
We are looking for someone who is not only clinically skilled but also passionate about patient-centered care. In return, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas, champions your development, and fosters a genuinely collaborative environment. If you're ready to feel valued, inspired, and empowered in your role, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver core nursing services including:
- Cervical cytology
- Chronic disease management (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes)
- Wound care
- Ear irrigation
- Immunisations (adults & children)
- Travel vaccinations & advice
- Contraceptive advice
- General treatment room services
- Conduct patient assessments, develop and evaluate care plans
- Home visits when required
- Promote health education and lifestyle advice
- Make appropriate referrals to internal/external health professionals
- Support QOF achievement and other clinical targets
- Participate in clinical audits and implement improvements
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EMIS Web
- Monitor and order medical supplies; ensure appropriate storage
- Support maintenance and servicing of clinical equipment
- Ensure clinical areas are well-stocked and maintained
- Assist with recall and follow-up systems for patient care
- Build effective working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
- Attend internal/external meetings relevant to the role
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and carers
- Ensure informed consent is always obtained
- Respond appropriately to internal/external communications
- Confidentiality & Data Protection Equality and Diversity
- Leadership & Development
- Professional Development
About us
St James Practice is a general practice in Beckenham, Bromley providing NHS primary care services to over 7,000 patients. We have a well-established team of 3 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 GP Retainer, 2 Practice Nurses, and 1 HCA.
We are a training practice with medical students and GP registrars, we are involved in new projects to change the delivery of Primary Care. We work in conjunction with our PCN onsite Clinical pharmacists, Dietician, Physiotherapist, Advanced Mental Health Nurse, Nurse Associates, HCA and Health and Wellbeing Coach to expand the care we provide to our patients. We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS; believe in the eternal value of quality primary care; and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff wellbeing as a Practice Nurse, then; we would be delighted to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1390-25-0003
Job locations
138 Croydon Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4DG
Employer details
Employer name
St James’s Practice
Address
138 Croydon Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4DG