About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team of Doctors and Nurses at Albion Street in SE16.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be required to work 2 days a week (Wednesday and Friday 18 hours). We welcome applicants who have experience in Asthma and COPD management and treatment room duties.
About us
The Practice is in a good location being just a few minutes away from the Jubilee line at Canada Water and Rotherhithe Overground.
We are a training practice providing placements for Doctors, Nurses and Medical Students. We are also a research practice. We look after 16,000 patients and strive to provide high quality patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential qualities are good communication skills, being able to work within the team and autonomously within your professional boundaries.
We have daily de-brief meetings to support clinical staff and regular clinical/team meetings.
Salary dependent on experience
Closing date: 22nd May 2026
Interview date: 28th May 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Immunisation and vaccination training (or willingness to undertake) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Desirable
Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) Cervical cytology (smear) training
Experience Essential
Experience working in a primary care or GP practice setting Experience in wound care and dressings Experience in administering vaccinations and immunisations Experience in patient health promotion and education Experience managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Experience with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS Web) Experience conducting cervical smears Experience in audit and quality improvement activities Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
Knowledge and skills Essential
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and time management skills Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care Understanding of safeguarding (children and vulnerable adults) Knowledge of infection prevention and control IT skills, including use of clinical systems and accurate record keeping Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach to work Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and GDPR Willingness to undertake further training and development
Desirable
Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS Web Experience in chronic disease clinics (e.g., diabetes, COPD, asthma reviews) Cervical cytology (smear) qualification Experience in quality improvement, audit, or research Teaching/mentoring experience (e.g., students or HCAs) Experience in leadership or taking lead roles in clinics/services Knowledge of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) Experience in triage or telephone consultations
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 Albion Street Group Practice
Address Albion Street Group Practice
87 Albion Street
London
SE16 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.albionstreetgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)