Practice Nurse (home visiting service)

Job summary

Stevenage Healthcare are looking for a highly motivated and experienced general practice nurse on a part-time basis, hours to be discussed at interview. This is an exciting opportunity to take a proactive clinical role in supporting patients with long-term conditions within a supportive and progressive primary care network.

Main duties of the job

• Support housebound patients with a range of long-term condition reviews.
• Assess and examine patients presenting with minor illnesses (e.g. sore throat, earache, urinary tract infections, rashes, colds, minor injuries).
• Provide level-1 wound management in our leg ulcer service.
• Take detailed histories and perform focused clinical examinations.
• Advise on self-care, over-the-counter treatments, and symptom management.
• Recognise red flags and refer more complex or severe cases to GPs or secondary care when needed.
• Educate patients about illness prevention, symptom recognition, and when to seek further help.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide guidance on smoking cessation, weight management, immunisation, etc.
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, and other members of the primary care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with NMC standards and local policies.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up advice clearly.
• Stay updated with NICE guidelines, local protocols, and national healthcare policies.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development.

About us

Stevenage Healthcare/Stevenage South PCN is made up of local practices who are commissioned to work together to provide a range of healthcare services to a population of 60,000 patients across Stevenage. The core network practices include Bedwell Medical Centre, King George and Manor House Surgery, Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice and Shephall Health Centre, however other practices may join the PCN in the future. The PCN is governed by a PCN board, with representatives from each practice, who provide oversight of the service and approval for strategy and future PCN plans and objectives. SSPCN have a fantastic work ethic and strongly believe in supportive teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment.
• Access to clinical supervision and training resources.
• Make a real difference by providing timely care to your local community.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and have the skills and qualifications to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you!