Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse (Band 5/6) Richmond Lock Surgery

Richmond Lock Surgery is looking for a motivated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team for 20-25 hours per week. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive primary care environment.

You will provide a wide range of treatment room services, including wound care, immunisations (childhood and adult), cervical screening, travel health, ECGs, and phlebotomy. You will also manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, supporting patients with education and self-management. Other responsibilities include managing clinical stock, vaccines, and emergency drugs, performing infection control audits, and ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated. You will also support and supervise junior nursing staff and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

We are seeking a registered nurse with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and up-to-date training in immunisations and cervical screening. A commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care is essential.

We offer: NHS Band 5/6 salary (dependent on experience), 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a supportive team, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Up-to-date training in immunisations and cervical screening

Core Competencies

Essential

• Professional, motivated, and patient-centred
• Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute positively to team dynamics
• Committed to high standards of care and quality improvement
• Flexibility with regard to duties and covering when other team members are away

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care or similar clinical setting
• Competent in treatment room procedures: wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, immunisations, and cervical screening
• Experience managing long-term conditions (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Strong clinical, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working with EMISweb and Docman

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

Richmond Lock Surgery

Address

Richmond Lock Surgery

300 St. Margarets Road

Twickenham

TW1 1PS

Employer's website

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