About this role
Job summary
Join The College Practice and become part of a friendly, supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
At The College Practice, we value our people as much as our patients. We offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for professional development and training, clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and the chance to contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives. If you are looking for a role where you will be valued, supported, and able to make a genuine impact within your local community, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in a primary care setting.Undertake routine nursing procedures including immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, and health promotion.Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.Provide health education, preventative care advice, and support patients to improve their health and wellbeing.Maintain accurate patient records and ensure care is delivered in line with NMC standards, practice policies, and clinical guidelines.Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care.Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical audits, and QOF-related work.Maintain infection prevention and control standards and ensure the safe management of clinical equipment, vaccines, and supplies.Support safeguarding responsibilities and recognise concerns relating to vulnerable adults and children.Engage in ongoing professional development, training, clinical supervision, and appraisal.
About us
The College Practice is a well-established GP practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our local community. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred care through a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team. Our culture is built on professionalism, respect, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our patients.
We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are dedicated to creating a positive working environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop their careers.
At The College Practice, we are committed to supporting the ongoing professional development of our team. We encourage continuous learning and provide access to relevant training opportunities to help staff enhance their knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies.
You will benefit from:
Protected learning and development opportunitiesClinical supervision and mentorshipAnnual appraisal and personal development planningAccess to mandatory and specialist clinical trainingOpportunities to develop areas of special interestInvolvement in quality improvement projects, audits, and service development initiativesWe believe in investing in our people and supporting career progression within primary care, enabling our staff to reach their full potential while delivering exceptional patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice and, where required, in patients' homes.Deliver a range of clinical services including immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, specimen collection, travel health, contraception services, and health promotion.Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions and contribute to disease-specific clinics and recalls.Assess patient needs, provide appropriate advice and education, and refer to other healthcare professionals when required.Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality at all times.Participate in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) activities, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and the wider healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.Maintain infection prevention and control standards and ensure the safe management of vaccines, medications, and clinical equipment.Support safeguarding responsibilities and recognise concerns relating to vulnerable adults and children.Participate in practice meetings, mandatory training, clinical supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Fully trained and experienced General Practice Nurse. - Minimum of 2 years' recent experience working as a Practice Nurse within a GP surgery/Primary Care setting. - Competent and confident in cervical cytology (smear tests). - Competent and confident in childhood and adult immunisations, including vaccine administration and cold chain awareness. - Experienced in chronic disease management, including long-term condition reviews (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension). - Experienced in complex wound care, including assessment, management and dressing of complex wounds. - Able to work independently and manage a clinical workload safely and effectively. - Excellent communication, clinical documentation and patient-care skills.
Responsibilities Essential
- Delivering routine nursing care and chronic disease management - Childhood and adult immunisations - Cervical cytology screening - Venepuncture and specimen collection - Wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal - Health promotion and lifestyle advice - Travel health and vaccination advice - Contraception and sexual health support - Supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery - Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NMC standards - Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists and wider healthcare professionals
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) Current NMC Registration Minimum 2 years' experience in General Practice or Primary Care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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 Maritime Health Partnership
Address The College Practice
College Road
Maidstone
ME15 6SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.maritimehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)