Job summary
About Us
We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. With a supportive clinical and administrative team, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively to provide excellent primary care services within a welcoming environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivatedPractice Nurseto join our team in a part-time basis.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
The role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services and working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider primary care network.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients of all ages
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Undertake chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
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Deliver routine nursing duties including immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and health checks
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Support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice
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Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and health improvement initiatives
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Maintain accurate clinical records in line with practice policies and NMC guidelines
About us
Westgate Doctors surgery is based in Westgate-On-Sea in Kent, which is a lovely seaside location.
We have 10,500 registered patients and the clinical team comprises of four GP partners, one salaried GP, two ANP's and a compliment of Registered nurses and HCA's.
https://www.westgatesurgery.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to the practice population. Working collaboratively with the general practice team, the nurse will provide a wide range of nursing services, health promotion, and chronic disease management in line with local and national guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in accordance with NMC standards.
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Undertake chronic disease management including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension reviews.
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Provide routine nursing services including:
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Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
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Cervical cytology
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Wound management and dressings
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Contraceptive advice and support
Health checks
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Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and support for self-care management.
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Support the achievement of QOF and Enhanced Services.
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Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical records.
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Participate in infection control and vaccination campaigns, including seasonal flu clinics.
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Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, and other allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
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Undertake regular clinical audit, significant event analysis, and contribute to service development.
Person SpecificationEssential
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Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
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Demonstrable experience in clinical practice.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Commitment to professional development and high standards of care.
Desirable
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Experience in a general practice or primary care setting.
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Training in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD).
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Cervical cytology training.
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Immunisation training (adult and child).
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Knowledge of the clinical systems EMIS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to the practice population. Working collaboratively with the general practice team, the nurse will provide a wide range of nursing services, health promotion, and chronic disease management in line with local and national guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in accordance with NMC standards.
-
Undertake chronic disease management including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension reviews.
-
Provide routine nursing services including:
-
Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
-
Cervical cytology
-
Wound management and dressings
-
Contraceptive advice and support
Health checks
-
Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and support for self-care management.
-
Support the achievement of QOF and Enhanced Services.
-
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical records.
-
Participate in infection control and vaccination campaigns, including seasonal flu clinics.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, and other allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
-
Undertake regular clinical audit, significant event analysis, and contribute to service development.
Person SpecificationEssential
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Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
-
Demonstrable experience in clinical practice.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
-
Commitment to professional development and high standards of care.
Desirable
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Experience in a general practice or primary care setting.
-
Training in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD).
-
Cervical cytology training.
-
Immunisation training (adult and child).
-
Knowledge of the clinical systems EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Registration
- Registered Nurse (current NMC registration).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of working within a clinical environment.
- Experience of managing a range of long-term conditions (or willingness to undertake training).
- Experience in health promotion and patient education.
- Knowledge of current nursing practice, clinical guidelines, and professional standards.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Proficient in core nursing skills (e.g., wound care, immunisations, cervical cytology or willingness to train).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good IT skills, with the ability to use clinical systems and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification(s) in chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease).
- Cervical cytology training (up to date).
- Immunisation and vaccination training (adult and child).
- Contraception and womens health training.
- Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and Enhanced Services.
- Understanding of safeguarding (adult and child protection) procedures.
- Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS).
- Ability to support training and mentoring of junior staff or students.
- Interest in service development and innovation.
- Willingness to undertake further training to meet the needs of the practice.
- Ability to adapt positively to change in a fast-paced environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Registration
- Registered Nurse (current NMC registration).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of working within a clinical environment.
- Experience of managing a range of long-term conditions (or willingness to undertake training).
- Experience in health promotion and patient education.
- Knowledge of current nursing practice, clinical guidelines, and professional standards.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Proficient in core nursing skills (e.g., wound care, immunisations, cervical cytology or willingness to train).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good IT skills, with the ability to use clinical systems and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification(s) in chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease).
- Cervical cytology training (up to date).
- Immunisation and vaccination training (adult and child).
- Contraception and womens health training.
- Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and Enhanced Services.
- Understanding of safeguarding (adult and child protection) procedures.
- Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS).
- Ability to support training and mentoring of junior staff or students.
- Interest in service development and innovation.
- Willingness to undertake further training to meet the needs of the practice.
- Ability to adapt positively to change in a fast-paced environment.
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).
