About this role
Job summary
Due to expansion within our nursing team we are recruiting for a part time Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at Sonning Common Health Centre.
The vacancy is for 20-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Exact working patterns and hours will be discussed in interview. It is a diverse and interesting role working with an established nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a varied clinical role for the successful candidate who will undertake a wide range of nursing duties including but not limited to:
Provide high quality evidence-based nursing care
Supporting GP clinics
Childhood and adult immunizations and other injections under Patient Group Directions
Provide wound management including both chronic and post-operative wounds
To carry out Health Checks in conjunction with national local and practice initiatives
Treatment room responsibilities
We seek an individual with excellent communication and IT skills, effective time management and prioritisation skills and with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
Please [email protected] an application pack. CVs are not accepted. An application form must be completed to apply for the vacancy.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th May at 0900. The application opportunity may close early if a suitable applicant applies.
Please be advised interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Main duties of the job
General Treatment room skills
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE
Provide wound care both post operative and chronic to patients
Provide travel medicine services, within scope of knowledge
Request pathology services as necessary
Process pathology results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC ad Practice Standards
Chaperone patients where necessary
Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Under Patient Group Directions.
Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately - vulnerable patients etc
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
The practice is known as Sonning Common Health Centre and is located on Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading. The practice was established in the 1950s, the current premises were opened in 1970 and the practice has grown to now care for almost 10,000 patients. From here GP partners and salaried doctors provide high quality, traditional general practice care. The practice falls within the boundary of the NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB). The practice is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and obtained a report of Outstanding at the most recent review in June 2019.
The practice ethos is that of a strong close-knit practice team, maintaining high standards of patient care in an efficient, well-organised and friendly environment. Patients interests are kept to the fore with a strong emphasis on continuity of care, personal doctoring and integrity in the workplace. A high level of achievement under the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets demonstrates this commitment to high quality healthcare.
The partners work together to provide the team with strong and effective strategic management. All partners have a strong commitment to the NHS remaining in public ownership.
The practice has its own dispensary and provides this service for around 30% of its registered population. The practice is an approved training and teaching practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Practice Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality nursing care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide safe, patient-centred care within your scope of practice, helping to meet the needs of the practice population.
You will be involved in a range of clinical activities, including health promotion and supporting patients to manage their wellbeing. Youll also work closely with the wider clinical team to help deliver, review, and maintain clinical policies and procedures, ensuring care remains effective and up to date.
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
General Treatment room skills
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE
Provide wound care both post operative and chronic to patients
Provide travel medicine services, within scope of knowledge
Request pathology services as necessary
Process pathology results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC ad Practice Standards
Chaperone patients where necessary
Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Under Patient Group Directions.
Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately, vulnerable patients etc.
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual.
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:
Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation of Medical equipment and dressings.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis, RCA.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse
Desirable
Post graduate diploma or degree in Primary Care
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests Travel medicine Immunisations (routine Adult, childhood and travel) Understands the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
Dopplers Diabetes Hypertension Asthma and COPD Spirometry CHD Womens health, Cervical cytology, contraception, etc. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning & organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS Web user skills Experience with clinical risk management
Personnel Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
other requirements Essential
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check NMC registration
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary/secondary care environment
Desirable
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management
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 Sonning Common Health Centre
Address 39 Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SW
Employer's website https://www.sonningcommonhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)