Practice Nurse

Integrated Care System; Bromley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly GP practice in Bromley is seeking a part-time practice nurse to provide nursing services focusing on chronic disease management and health promotion. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with NHS experience, and will work within a supportive team environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, training, and inclusive practices.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata

Fully paid induction and ongoing training and development

Practice Away Days, Christmas Party, and other staff events

Free eye tests every two years

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years NHS GP practice nursing experience.
• Experience in chronic disease management and medication administration is essential.
• Newly qualified nurses may apply with support.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services including chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Carry out administrative duties related to patient care and infection control.
• Participate in vaccination and immunization programs.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Patient assessment

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse

Postgraduate diploma or degree in primary care

Tools

EMIS X

DOCMAN

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time practice nurse to work approximately 12 - 16 hours a week, excluding Tuesdays, during the surgery's opening hours. One shift will be until 6:30 pm. Hours are negotiable.

The ideal candidate should be lively and bubbly with a can-do attitude, experienced in working within an NHS GP Practice, with patient care as the forefront of their mind.

We are a small, friendly GP practice located in Hayes, Kent, with only 6,700 registered patients.

If successful, we require 2 employment references and an enhanced DBS check before employment begins.

We do not offer overseas visa support and will only consider applicants based in the UK with the right to work documentation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.

Main duties of the job

Applicants with primary care/GP experience will be considered.

The practice nurse provides nursing services within the scope of their role, supporting patients to stay healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, and delivering health promotion, screening, and prevention activities.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing treatment protocols, and reviewing progress.

This includes managing long-term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD, and mental health issues, depending on experience and training.

Tasks include taking and testing pathology samples, caring for uncomplicated wounds (removal of sutures, wound assessment, cleaning, dressing, burn management, ulcer care), and participating in vaccination and immunization programs.

Qualified candidates may prescribe medications within their competence and perform other clinical duties as required.

About us

We are a caring and open surgery that values our staff and patients equally.

We promote an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.

Our staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata
• Fully paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Practice Away Days, Christmas Party, and other staff events
• Free eye tests every two years

Our team comprises GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, phlebotomists, and administrative staff. We are part of the Hayes Wick PCN, offering diverse clinical services, including extended hours and specialist clinics.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes, hypertension, mental health)
• Learning disability reviews, pre-diabetes reviews, HRT and contraception reviews, lipid management
• Childhood immunizations, injections (e.g., B12, influenza, shingles), smears, wound care, urinalysis, sample testing, contraception advice, weight management, smoking cessation advice

Administrative

• Infection control reviews, stock management, clinical coding, accurate record keeping, referrals, MDT participation, policy updates, and other administrative duties as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in primary care, Non-medical prescriber

Experience

• Minimum 2 years NHS GP practice nursing experience (newly qualified nurses considered with support)
• Experience in chronic disease management, infection control, travel consultations, EMIS X, DOCMAN, cytology, blood test interpretation, and medication administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.