About this role
Job summary
Maritime Health Partnership is seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join its primary care team, with a particular focus on Diabetes and Respiratory Care. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality long-term condition management, conduct patient reviews and education, support QOF targets, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
This role is ideal for a General Practice Nursewith current NMC registration and experience in primary care, community nursing, or general practice. While an Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification is desirable, experienced non-prescribing Practice Nurses with diabetes and respiratory expertise are encouraged to apply.
The position offers opportunities for professional development, specialist training, and involvement in service improvement initiatives within a supportive and patient-focused GP practice.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering high-quality reviews and management of patients with Diabetes, Asthma and COPD
- Supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets related to long-term conditions
- Undertaking annual reviews, care planning and patient education
- Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice and self-management support
- Monitoring and interpreting clinical results and initiating appropriate follow-up
- Conducting spirometry (where appropriately trained) and supporting respiratory assessments
- Delivering insulin initiation support and diabetes monitoring in line with local and national guidance
- Childhood and adult immunisations, including respiratory vaccination programmes
- Venepuncture and specimen collection
- Wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal as required
- Travel health advice and vaccinations
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NMC standards
- Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated patient care
About us
At Maritime Health, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering excellent healthcare while supporting our staff to grow professionally and personally. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration and compassionate care, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients living with long-term conditions.
Whether you are an experienced Independent Prescriber or an accomplished Practice Nurse looking to develop your prescribing skills, this role offers the opportunity to work within a progressive primary care team that values professional development and clinical excellence.
If you're passionate about helping people manage their respiratory conditions and diabetes and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The College Practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate General Practice Nurse with previous experience in Respiratory and/ or Diabetes Care to join our dedicated nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality long-term condition management within a supportive and innovative GP practice. Working alongside our GP Partners, Nurse Manager, and multidisciplinary clinical team, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients living with respiratory diseases and diabetes whilst contributing to the wider delivery of nursing care across the practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience in respiratory and diabetes care and, whilst an Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification would be advantageous, we welcome applications from experienced non-prescribing Practice Nurses who are keen to develop their skills within a supportive environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Current NMC Registration
- Experience working within Primary Care and/or General Practice
- Experience managing patients with Diabetes and/or Respiratory Conditions
- Strong understanding of long-term condition management and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Qualification or recognised training in Diabetes Management
- Qualification or recognised training in Respiratory Disease Management
- Spirometry competency and interpretation skills
- Experience with insulin management and diabetes education
- Experience using EMIS Web and population health management tools
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Applications from non-prescribers with relevant primary care experience will also be considered
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
50-52 College Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.maritimehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)