Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse Job Summary

Palmerston Road Surgery is seeking a qualified and experienced Practice Nurse to join our dedicated primary care team. The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively with the practice team to provide high-quality care to our patient population.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out Practice Nurse clinics supporting patients with a variety of needs including Smear tests, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Wound Care, Health checks, BP checks, Asthma checks, Travel Vaccinations and ECGs
• Provide evidence-based, person-centred care in line with NICE guidance and current best practice including accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate coding systems.
• Provide specialist clinics or services as agreed with the practice (e.g. long-term condition management, womens health, flu clinics).
• Provide expert clinical advice to patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Participate in clinical governance, risk management, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Participate in QoF planning and reviews
• Participate in infection control governance and stock ordering
• Process PPA Claims
• Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.

About Us

Palmerston Road Surgery is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Our team works collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive environment. We value innovation, professional development, and a culture of respect and teamwork.

We actively support staff wellbeing and continuous learning, and we are proud of our close-knit, multidisciplinary team who serve a diverse local community.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., RGN, HCPC registered)

Experience (Essential)

• Proven experience working as a Nurse with capabilities to carry out the key clinical requirements of a Practice Nurse
• Understanding and implementation of clinical governance and risk management
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective practice
• Experience of working with multi-professional teams

Experience (Desirable)

• Interest in developing towards Nurse Practitioner
• Experience in or Interest in Diabetes

Additional Information

• The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• This role requires a high degree of autonomy, professionalism, and clinical competence.

Flexibility to work some extended hours may be required in line with surgery needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or equivalent professional registration

Desirable

• Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Experience managing long-term conditions and acute illness
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable

• Leadership in clinical governance, audit, or service development
• Interest in diabetic care
• Knowledge of clinical systems (SystmOne)

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

Palmerston Road Surgery

Address

18 Palmerston Road

Buckurst Hill

IG9 5LT

Employer's website

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