Job summary
The Practice Nurse plays a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care within primary care settings across Barking & Dagenham. Working in line with NMC standards, the post holder provides autonomous and collaborative clinical care, supporting patients across a wide range of health needs while contributing to effective multidisciplinary working.
Please read the JD before applying for this role. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse undertakes comprehensive patient assessments, health screening, chronic disease management, immunisations, and health promotion activities. The role includes diagnosing and managing acute and long-term conditions within scope of practice, delivering evidence-based care in line with clinical guidelines, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supporting quality improvement, audits, and the development of nursing protocols. The post holder also contributes to mentoring colleagues and supporting safe, effective service delivery.
About us
Together First CIC is a community interest company that brings together 31 GP practices across Barking & Dagenham to deliver services at scale for the local population. The organisation works collaboratively to support general practice sustainability while improving access to care. Together First CIC provides a range of services on behalf of the borough, including extended hours GP appointments, diagnostic services, and vaccination programmes, with a strong focus on quality, equality, and continuous improvement.
Our four sites, all located in Barking and Dagenham, are
listed in the location section on the side.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a wide range of clinical duties including health assessments, chronic disease management, immunisations, health screening, and health promotion. The role supports safe, effective service delivery in line with NMC standards, clinical guidelines, and Together First CIC policies, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and the support of colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a wide range of clinical duties including health assessments, chronic disease management, immunisations, health screening, and health promotion. The role supports safe, effective service delivery in line with NMC standards, clinical guidelines, and Together First CIC policies, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and the support of colleagues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
- Nurse prescriber.
- Family planning qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
- Nurse prescriber.
- Family planning qualification.
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
Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation
Address
Althorne Way
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 7DF
