About this role
Job summary
Join our welcoming and supportive GP practice as a Practice Nurse, where you will play an important role in providing high-quality care to patients within the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to work in a collaborative primary care setting, supporting patients through chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisation programmes, and a range of routine nursing services.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering excellent patient care, enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team, and values ongoing professional development. In return, we offer a positive and inclusive working environment, access to training and development opportunities, support for career progression, flexible working arrangements where possible, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our patients every day.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP practice, supporting a wide range of clinical services including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and routine nursing treatments. The role involves caring for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and preventative healthcare.
Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to infection prevention, control, and safeguarding policies and procedures.
About us
About us
We are a well-established and patient-centred GP practice committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services to our local community. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nurses, in-house pharmacists, a physician associate, and dedicated administrative staff who work together to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where staff are respected, encouraged to grow professionally, and supported in developing their skills and expertise.
Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Title
Practice Nurse
Responsible ToLead Nurse / Practice Manager / GP Partners
Job SummaryThe Practice Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP practice, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred services. The role includes chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and general treatment room duties.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, support preventative healthcare initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing development of practice services.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesDeliver routine nursing care and treatment room services to patients.Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines.Undertake cervical cytology screening.Provide wound care, dressings, ear irrigation, and suture removal.Carry out health assessments and NHS Health Checks.Support the management of long-term conditions, including:DiabetesAsthmaCOPDHypertensionUndertake chronic disease monitoring and annual patient reviews.Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriate.Perform clinical procedures including:Blood pressure monitoringECGsSpirometryPhlebotomyAdminister prescribed medications and injections safely and effectively.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and confidential patient records using the clinical system.Health PromotionPromote healthy lifestyle choices and preventative healthcare.Provide advice and support relating to smoking cessation, healthy eating, exercise, alcohol reduction, and weight management.Encourage and support patients in the self-management of long-term conditions.Participate in health promotion campaigns, screening programmes, and vaccination initiatives.Infection Prevention and SafeguardingAdhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.Ensure the safe handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste.Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and stock control within clinical areas.Recognise, escalate, and report safeguarding concerns in line with local and national guidance.Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical governance requirements, and NHS standards.Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate clinical documentation and coding.Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and QOF-related activities.Attend practice meetings, mandatory training sessions, and continuing professional development activities.Support the efficient delivery and ongoing development of nursing services within the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. Experience in primary care, community nursing, or general practice nursing. Knowledge of chronic disease management and immunisation programmes. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cervical cytology qualification.
Desirable
Experience using Emis
Skills Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Basic IT Skills
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. Knowledge of chronic disease management and immunisation programmes. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience in primary care, community nursing, or general practice nursing. Experience with Emis clinical system
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 Danebury Avenue Surgery
Address 351 Danebury Avenue
London
SW15 4DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://daneburyavenuesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)