Job summary
We are seeking a motivated experiencedPractice Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills who thrives in a collaborative primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
Deliver general nursing services including wound care, cervical cytology, immunisations, and travel vaccinations
Manage long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) in line with national guidelines
Conduct NHS health checks and screening programmes
Undertake health promotion and patient education
Participate in infection prevention and control processes
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care
Essential Criteria
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Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
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Experience working within primary care or community settings
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Competency in chronic disease management
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Experience in immunisation and vaccination programmes
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Proficient in clinical IT systems- EMIS
About us
Chipping Norton Health Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving a patient population of approximately 16,000 patients. We are a well-organised practice with strong clinical leadership and robust administrative support systems in place.
Our experienced and highly skilled nursing team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of primary care services. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent clinical standards, supporting professional development, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice
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Deliver general nursing services including wound care, Leg ulcer care and dressing, removal of sutures/clips, and ECG recording
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Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines
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Undertake cervical cytology (if trained)
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Perform NHS Health Checks and other screening activities
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Conduct blood tests and other routine clinical procedures
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Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support (where competent)
Chronic Disease Management
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Experience working in primary care, community, or outpatient settings
- Competency in immunisations and vaccination delivery
- Experience managing long-term conditions
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- IT proficiency and experience using electronic patient record systems
Desirable Criteria
Experience in asthma and COPD management
Spirometry qualification
Independent Prescriber qualification
Cytology training
Experience working towards QOF targets
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice
-
Deliver general nursing services including wound care, Leg ulcer care and dressing, removal of sutures/clips, and ECG recording
-
Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines
-
Undertake cervical cytology (if trained)
-
Perform NHS Health Checks and other screening activities
-
Conduct blood tests and other routine clinical procedures
-
Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support (where competent)
Chronic Disease Management
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Experience working in primary care, community, or outpatient settings
- Competency in immunisations and vaccination delivery
- Experience managing long-term conditions
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- IT proficiency and experience using electronic patient record systems
Desirable Criteria
Experience in asthma and COPD management
Spirometry qualification
Independent Prescriber qualification
Cytology training
Experience working towards QOF targets
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Practice Nurse experience essential.
- Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
- Experience in management of Diabetes
- Cytology
- immunisations
- Leg ulcers
- Wound care management
Desirable
- Spirometry qualification
- Experience working towards QOF targets
- Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
- Experience in management of Diabetes
- immunisations
- Travel
- wound care management
- Leg ulcer/low limb assessment
- Doppler
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Practice Nurse experience essential.
- Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
- Experience in management of Diabetes
- Cytology
- immunisations
- Leg ulcers
- Wound care management
Desirable
- Spirometry qualification
- Experience working towards QOF targets
- Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
- Experience in management of Diabetes
- immunisations
- Travel
- wound care management
- Leg ulcer/low limb assessment
- Doppler
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).