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South Oxhey Surgery

Part Time Practice Nurse

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our welcoming team.

You will provide a full range of primary care nursing services, focusing on child immunisations, cervical screening, and wound care. The role offers genuine autonomy and flexibility, with the support of approachable GPs and an experienced clinical and administrative team.

This post would suit a nurse who enjoys working with a degree of independence, values work-life balance, and takes pride in building lasting relationships with patients.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver childhood and adult immunisations
  • Undertake cervical cytology (smears)
  • Provide wound care and dressings
  • Manage and review long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
  • Offer contraceptive and sexual health advice
  • Provide travel health advice and vaccinations
  • Contribute to QOF targets, audits, and practice improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety

About us

We are a supportive and well-organised GP surgery serving a list size of approximately 4,250 patients. Rated Good by the CQC, our practice prides itself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our close-knit team includes GPs, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Diabetic Specialist Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Senior pharmacists, and administrative support, all working collaboratively in a positive and forward-thinking environment.

  • What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • CPD support and funded training opportunities
  • Flexible hours to support your work-life balance
  • A small, friendly, and well-organised working environment where your ideas are valued

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5497-25-0006

Job locations

South West Herts Health Centre

Oxhey Drive

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD19 7SF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.

Promote your own continuing professional development.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.

Promote your own continuing professional development.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Experience in primary care or community nursing
  • Competent in using clinical IT systems (ideally EMIS Web)
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently while being a positive, supportive team member
  • Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
  • Training in cervical cytology and immunisations
  • Experience in travel health
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Experience in primary care or community nursing
  • Competent in using clinical IT systems (ideally EMIS Web)
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently while being a positive, supportive team member
  • Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
  • Training in cervical cytology and immunisations
  • Experience in travel health

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Oxhey Surgery

Address

South West Herts Health Centre

Oxhey Drive

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD19 7SF


Employer's website

https://www.southoxheysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Oxhey Surgery

Address

South West Herts Health Centre

Oxhey Drive

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD19 7SF


Employer's website

https://www.southoxheysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Seema Sambrani

southoxheysurgery@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5497-25-0006

Job locations

South West Herts Health Centre

Oxhey Drive

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD19 7SF


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