Experienced Practice Nurse

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in the UK seeks Practice Nurses to join their team in providing effective nursing care. The role involves delivering patient care, supporting chronic disease management, and working collaboratively with GPs. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A to C in English and Maths.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Ability to undertake and interpret clinical measurements.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for minor injuries and dressings.
• Perform cervical cytology sampling and immunisations.
• Support GPs in chronic disease management.

Skills

Clinical measurements interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Independent work

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for either one full time or 2 part time Practice Nurses to work as part of the practice nursing team to provide effective nursing care, according to practice policy, using a range of clinical skills. The role involves undertaking the delivery of nursing care for patients as a self‑directing practitioner, working with the Partners to meet medical needs as appropriate.

About Us

Our organisation is a dynamic and patient‑focused healthcare practice dedicated to delivering high‑quality care in a supportive environment. The team is made up of skilled professionals, including GPs, nurses, administrative staff, and allied health workers, all committed to working collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of the community. We foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where open communication, respect, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. Our strong work ethic ensures excellent patient care while supporting each other’s growth and development. We invest in continuous professional development, offering regular training and opportunities for career progression, and promote a positive work‑life balance.

Details

• Date posted: 18 December 2025
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: A3119-25-0001
• Job locations:
  • Peter Street, Dover, CT16 1EF
  • Buckland Medical Centre, Brookfield Place, Buckland Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2AE
  • Tara The Surgery, 19 The Droveway, St. Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6BT

Job Responsibilities

• Provide care for minor injuries, dressings, including pressure bandaging and higher level wound care, liaising directly with community and secondary care where appropriate and escalating to a GP as necessary, and supervising less qualified nursing colleagues in the practice.
• Perform cervical cytology sampling, immunisations as outlined by national programmes and local guidelines, and promote the service to hard‑to‑reach patients.
• Support the annual flu campaign and other mass population vaccination programmes as needed in line with national guidance.
• Conduct and assist GPs in providing LARC services and assist in the provision of minor procedures.
• Act as a chaperone or similar support for other colleagues as needed.
• Supervise other colleagues in anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, spirometry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology samples, ECG, ABPV, peak flow and other practice‑based tests as needed.
• Provide patient health promotion/disease prevention education and counselling focusing on health behaviour change.
• Provide a comprehensive travel advice service and travel immunisations to patients in accordance with practice protocols.
• Triage patients in person or over the phone to the appropriate member of clinical staff to meet a patient’s stated needs.
• Assist members of the clinical team in providing a seamless service through an illness episode, directing the nursing component of any illness episode.
• Liaise with community nursing colleagues to continue nursing care in the home if patients cannot attend the practice, and transfer or share care as appropriate.
• Support GPs in the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD, asthma, hypertension, etc.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of patients by counselling on conditions, medications, diet, exercise and other health behaviours.
• Provide support and guidance to patients in times of crisis, breaking bad news where necessary, and provide ongoing support.
• Advise patients on the meaning of test results and other medical information, conduct phone and in‑person consultations, and triage to appropriate clinicians or arrange additional investigations as needed.
• Participate in a robust system of clinical audit, infection control and medicines management, and support clinical governance.
• Maintain accurate patient records, enter appropriate agreed codes, use agreed standards of data entry, templates, and protocols, complete all documentation as required for good patient care.
• Support the SPN in creation, maintenance, documentation and training of others in robust systems of data collection, audit and review of all clinical activities, protocols, care pathways and clinical systems.
• Create and maintain a system of clinical stock and equipment maintenance, calibration, and supply; work closely with the Practice Manager and SPN to ensure cost‑efficient purchasing.
• Maintain all documentation needed to carry out clinical duties.
• Participate in infection control procedures and protocols and their implementation within the practice.
• Maintain your own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to its Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain any other required registrations and certifications necessary to fulfil the role.
• Promote a professional approach at all times by dress and attitude to patients and staff, setting an example for those under your direct authority and the team as a whole.
• Maintain your own continuous CPD and keep a PDP up to date in line with the practice and nursing team development plans.
• Participate in and attend practice meetings and in‑house training.
• Provide constructive feedback to all members of the team and challenge colleagues when necessary to maintain high standards of professionalism, patient care, service and excellence.

Person Specification

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A to C in English and Maths
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Ability to undertake and interpret clinical measurements such as blood pressure, spirometry and phlebotomy
• Proven experience working as a practice nurse in a primary care setting
• Competence in clinical skills including wound care, immunisations, cervical cytology and chronic disease management
• Knowledge of national health programmes and immunisation schedules
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and team collaboration
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Understanding of infection control procedures and clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to verify the absence of any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Peter Street Surgery
Peter Street
Dover
CT16 1EF
Website: https://peterstreetsurgery.com/