About this role
Job summary
Come and Join Our Caring Practice TeamWe are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP practice for 16 hours per week.
At our practice, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and welcoming environment. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our patients and working together as a team to make a positive difference in our local community.
This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of an experienced multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, kindness, and professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients by:
Delivering a range of nursing services including wound care, cervical screening and immunisationsSupporting patients living with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertensionProviding health promotion and lifestyle advice to help patients improve their overall wellbeingUndertaking clinical procedures including venepuncture and ECGsMaintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to the delivery of safe, effective careWorking closely with GPs and colleagues to provide the best possible patient experience
About us
Tonbridge Medical Group is a well-established, progressive GP practice located in the heart of Tonbridge, caring for a patient population of over 18,8081 from our modern, purpose-built surgery.
We are proud to foster a warm, collaborative culture where colleagues support one another, and patients remain at the heart of everything we do. You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and dedicated support teams covering care navigation, administration, prescriptions, and secretarial services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a practice where innovation, teamwork, professional development, and compassionate care go hand in hand. We believe in creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering evidence-based nursing care within the practice setting.Managing and supporting patients with long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.Undertaking chronic disease reviews.Providing cervical screening, immunisations, vaccinations, travel health advice, and wound care services.Supporting patients with lifestyle changes and delivering health promotion and wellbeing initiatives.Identifying patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and providing proactive interventions.Supporting patients with medication management and self-care.Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality improvement programmes.Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.Supporting safeguarding, infection prevention, and clinical governance activities within the practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management
Desirable
Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Qualifications Essential
We are looking for someone who: Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Has experience in general practice nursing or a strong interest in primary care. Is confident in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. Is committed to continuous professional development and service improvement. Shares our values of kindness, teamwork, and putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
Desirable
Mentor or teaching qualification Postgraduate 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).
Employer details Employer name Tonbridge Medical Group
Address Tonbridge Medical Group
3 River Lawn Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tonbridgemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)