Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are currently seeking a practice nurse to join our team for 2-3 sessions per week, ideally one of the sessions to be on a Wednesday. Our practice, located across two sites: Petts Wood and Bickley, serving a patient list of approximately 8,500 patients.

As an established GP practice, our clinical team comprises three GP partners and one salaried GP, supported by a practice nurse, HCA, and a range of ARRS roles, including paramedics, a pharmacist, mental health practitioners, a podiatrist, social prescribers, and care coordinators. We are part of the Orpington Primary Care Network and benefit from a strong administrative and clerical support team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly team and are excited about the prospect of enhancing our service with the addition of a new salaried GP. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to lisa.cleary@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care
• Conducting health assessments, physical examinations, and screenings.
• Managing chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, and hypertension.
• Administering vaccinations and immunisations (e.g. childhood imms, flu).
• Performing wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures or clips.
• Conducting cervical screening (smear tests).
• Providing contraceptive and sexual health advice.
2. Health Promotion and Education
• Supporting lifestyle changes related to smoking cessation, diet, exercise, and weight management.
• Educating patients on self-care and management of long-term conditions.
• Running health promotion clinics (e.g. blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes checks).
3. Coordination and Teamwork
• Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants (HCAs), practice managers, and ARR team
• Referring patients to other healthcare services or specialists when appropriate.
4. Administrative and Professional Duties

Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records

• Following infection prevention and control protocols.
• Keeping up to date through continued professional development (CPD) and training.

About us

GP practice, our clinical team comprises three GP partners and one salaried GP, supported by a practice nurse, HCA, and a range of ARRS roles, including paramedics, a pharmacist, mental health practitioners, a podiatrist, social prescribers, and care coordinators. We are part of the Orpington Primary Care Network and benefit from a strong administrative and clerical support team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly team and are excited about the prospect of enhancing our service.