Practice Nurse

Staff Partners Business; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded GP Practice in Cambridge is seeking a Practice Nurse for a permanent part-time position, ideally 1-2 days per week. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care, particularly in chronic disease management like asthma and diabetes. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility around working days is offered, with a supportive practice environment and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Supportive practice environment

Flexibility around working days

Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice.
• Competent in chronic disease management, particularly asthma and diabetes.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Manage chronic diseases, particularly asthma and diabetes.
• Run nurse-led clinics and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Asthma management

Diabetes management

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Practice Nurse - Permanent (1-2 Days per Week)

Location: Cambridge (GP Practice)

Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (Ideally Wednesday & Thursday, but flexible)

Specialisms: Asthma & Diabetes

I am working with a well-regarded GP Practice in Cambridge seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their clinical team on a permanent part-time basis. This role is ideal for a nurse confident in chronic disease management, particularly asthma and diabetes, and looking for a stable position within a supportive primary care environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside the practice's clinical team to deliver high-quality nursing care to the patient population. General Practice nursing duties typically include:

• Chronic disease management (particularly asthma and diabetes)
• Running nurse-led clinics
• Cervical cytology (smear tests)
• Childhood and adult immunisations & vaccinations
• Wound care and dressings
• ECGs and blood pressure checks
• NHS Health Checks
• Travel health advice
• Contraception and sexual health advice
• Spirometry (if trained)
• Infection prevention & control
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and using EMIS/System One (or similar)

Experience in primary care is essential, along with confidence in managing long‑term conditions.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in General Practice
• Competent in asthma and diabetes management
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to run autonomous clinics
• Excellent communication and patient‑care skills
• Organised, proactive and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

What's on Offer

• Permanent 1–2 day position
• Supportive and friendly practice environment
• Flexibility around working days (preference for Wed/Thu)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development