About this role
Job summary
Flexible with hours, open to both full and part time applicants on a permanent basis.
The Key Medical Practice sits at the heart of its community in Kidlington, providing accessible, high-quality primary care to the patients and families who depend on it. As part of PML's portfolio of practices, it benefits from the resources and governance of a wider federation while retaining the personal, continuity-focused care that defines good general practice.
The team delivers the full breadth of primary care services, from routine appointments and chronic disease management to urgent care and preventative health, ensuring every patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate support. Working closely with operational managers and senior leadership, the team oversees patient care delivery, appointment coordination, clinical record management, and service performance monitoring.
The practice ensures that all services remain aligned with NHS standards and regulatory requirements, while upholding a commitment to delivering accessible, patient-centred care to the Kidlington community.
Main duties of the job
Role Purpose
To deliver high-quality, autonomous, evidence-based nursing care in a clinical setting. The Experienced Nurse plays a key role in complex patient assessments, long-term condition management, clinical decision-making, and supporting operational excellence. The role significantly contributes to patient safety, service quality, clinical leadership, and the mentoring of less experienced colleagues.
About us
PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Accountabilities
Advanced Patient Assessment & Clinical Care
Undertakes comprehensive nursing assessments, clinical observations and treatment plans within professional scope.Manages a caseload of patients autonomously, including those with complex needs or long-term conditions.Provides advanced wound care, chronic disease monitoring, childhood and adult immunisations, ECGs, cervical screening, and other enhanced skills (depending on competency).Escalates concerns appropriately while exercising professional judgement and decision-making authority.Clinical Decision-Making & Risk ManagementApplies clinical reasoning to identify deterioration and make informed decisions.Uses evidence-based practice and guidelines to plan and deliver care.Contributes to clinical risk management through incident reporting, safety checks and proactive risk identification.Provides support during emergencies, ensuring safe escalation and rapid response.Health Promotion, Patient Education & Self-Management Support
Provides tailored health education and lifestyle advice to patients and families.Supports behaviour-change interventions such as smoking cessation, weight management or medication adherence.Helps patients understand and manage their own conditions, improving long-term health outcomes.Identifies safeguarding concerns and signposts to appropriate support or protective measures.Clinical Workflow & Service Efficiency
Ensures effective time management and patient flow.Supports coordination between clinical and administrative teams to optimise service delivery.Works confidently within protocols and contributes to service development or pathway improvements.Participates in audits, clinical reviews and quality improvement initiatives.Leadership, Support & Team Contribution
Acts as a role model for excellent professional standards, communication and patient care.Supports, advises and mentors junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants or students.Offers guidance during busy periods and contributes actively to team problem-solving.Shares knowledge, experience and good practice to strengthen overall team capability.Professionalism, Conduct & Values
Demonstrates accountability and autonomy while working within the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.Maintains accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.Upholds confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection principles in all interactions.Models values-based behaviour, acting with compassion, respect, fairness and integrity.Supports an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment for patients and colleaguesContinuous Learning & Service Development
Maintains and updates competencies through CPD, reflective practice and training.Engages in learning related to long-term conditions, clinical skills, diagnostics or expanded roles.Contributes to service improvements, policy updates and evidence-based changes.Participates in appraisals, audits and clinical governance processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Relevant recognised nursing qualification (e.g. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) Evidence of post-registration training relevant to primary care or community nursing
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Competence in basic patient assessment, observations and clinical documentation. Good understanding of infection prevention, safeguarding and patient safety principles Knowledge of NHS primary care systems and clinical IT systems
Experience Essential
Experience delivering direct patient care within a healthcare setting. Experience working within agreed protocols and escalating clinical concerns appropriately. Experience in primary care, GP practice, out of hours, or community services
Behaviours and Attributes Essential
Professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach to care. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and follow clinical governance requirements. Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support service needs across different care settings
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 Principal Medical Limited
Address The KEY Medical Practice
Exeter Close
Oxford Road
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)