Job summary
Salary Available on Application
24 to 36 hours a week
We are looking for adedicated, professional and compassionate Practice Nurseto join our friendly community GP practice team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local population. You will work closely with our GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to deliver a wide range of nursing services, including long-term condition management, health promotion, immunisations, and wound care.
The ideal candidate will have current NMC registration, be qualified inphlebotomy and injections, and have experience working withinprimary careand as part of a nursing team. You should also be comfortable working independently and providing care forvulnerable patientsin a community setting.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
About us
South Street Surgery is a small, friendlycommunity GP practicededicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local population. Our experienced team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive primary care services within a supportive and inclusive environment.
We are committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of nursing care to patients within the practice, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The post holder will support patients to manage their health, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services within the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of nursing care to patients within the practice, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The post holder will support patients to manage their health, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services within the practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred, holistic care
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, professional, and proactive approach to patient care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working independently and managing own workload
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients with compassion and professionalism
- Experience in chronic disease management (HTN, DM, Respiratory conditions)
Desirable
- Experience in health promotion and patient education
- Experience using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, Vision)
- Experience contributing to audits or quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Qualified to NVQ Level 5 in Nursing
- Qualified in Injections / Immunisations
Desirable
- Cervical Cytology qualification
- Training in Chronic Disease Management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to primary care
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred, holistic care
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, professional, and proactive approach to patient care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working independently and managing own workload
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients with compassion and professionalism
- Experience in chronic disease management (HTN, DM, Respiratory conditions)
Desirable
- Experience in health promotion and patient education
- Experience using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, Vision)
- Experience contributing to audits or quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Qualified to NVQ Level 5 in Nursing
- Qualified in Injections / Immunisations
Desirable
- Cervical Cytology qualification
- Training in Chronic Disease Management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to primary care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).