Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abingdon Surgery is seeking a Practice Nurse to join our general practice team in Abingdon. The role focuses on chronic disease clinics, immunisations and supportive care for a diverse patient list.

Newly qualified nurses are welcome through the SE GPN Foundation Programme, with full-time, part-time and compressed hours available and a requirement for NMC registration.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification (Diploma or degree) and CPD evidence.
• Valid NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care or community settings.
• Experience with cervical cytology, immunisations and wound care.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to chronic disease management clinics.
• Provide care for chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
• Provide vaccinations to adults and children.
• Wound care, cervical screening, phlebotomy and routine nursing procedures.
• Deliver women’s and men’s health services.
• Assess patients and manage treatment plans.
• Support frail or housebound patients.
• Support health promotion and travel medicine.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure infection control and safeguarding standards.
• Participate in audits, policy development and clinical improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including SNOMED CT coding.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Venepuncture

Vaccinations

ECGs

Dressings

Care planning

Infection control

Safeguarding

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

CPD evidence

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

A Practice Nurse post at The Abingdon Surgery, a general practice, covering the care of patients with long-term conditions alongside preventative work. The role centres on chronic disease clinics, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, phlebotomy and support for frail or housebound patients. Newly qualified nurses are welcome through the SE GPN Foundation Programme, which offers structured support for those starting in general practice. Full-time, part-time and compressed hours are available, and NMC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Lead or contribute to chronic disease management clinics
• Provide evidence-based care to patients with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes
• Provide vaccinations to adults and children
• Undertake wound care, cervical screening, phlebotomy and routine nursing procedures
• Deliver women's and men's health services
• Conduct patient assessments and manage treatment plans
• Support the management of frail or housebound patients
• Support health promotion initiatives and travel medicine
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to support patient wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safeguarding standards
• Participate in audits, policy development and clinical improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including SNOMED CT coding

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

Registration & licences

• Valid NMC registration as a registered nurse

Experience

• Experience of working in primary care or community settings
• Experience of cervical cytology, immunisations and wound care
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of chronic disease management protocols
• Skilled in venepuncture, vaccinations, ECGs and dressings
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Understanding of infection control and safeguarding procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a caring, professional manner

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Other

• Flexible, adaptable and cooperative, willing to work flexible hours when required
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Polite, confident, motivated and forward thinking, with integrity and loyalty

Nice to have

• Experience of managing long-term conditions such as diabetes and asthma
• Competent in clinical IT systems such as EMIS Web