Practice Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care. This part-time role involves engaging with patients and providing evidence-based care. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC registration and experience in primary care. The position includes opportunities for professional development and salary based on experience.

Benefits

NHS Pension benefits

Training and team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a practice nurse or community nurse.
• Ability to interpret clinical policy and procedures.
• Experience in chronic disease management (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care to the practice population.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations.
• Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Overview

Practice Nurse - Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre

Are you a passionate Practice Nurse? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Practice Nurse in Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre.

About Cambs GP Network – a Federation of Practices across Cambridge and surrounding villages, with a social enterprise ethos. We hold the contract to deliver services at Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre. The centre serves nearly 10,000 patients with a collaborative clinical team and in-house support to reduce GP workload. The role supports face-to-face, high-quality consulting and is backed by a larger network for stability.

Work pattern: 36 hours per week (part-time discussion possible). Includes 1 monthly clinical closure for training and team building. SystmOne experience with Ardens templates and NHS Pension benefits apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care to the whole practice population and be accountable for nursing service delivery.
• Engage in practice and patient engagement, supporting policy and procedures across the team.
• Provide evidence-based care for patients with long-term conditions, focusing on management, prevention, and outcome improvement.
• Assist with infection prevention and control compliance; assure clinical safety and optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs; liaise with other healthcare professionals and community services.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations (including travel where competent); follow national guidelines and practice protocols.
• Support women’s health needs, including contraception and cervical screening.
• Perform complex wound management, venepuncture, and request pathology services as required.
• Respond to acute clinical requests and emergencies; act as chaperone as needed; support safeguarding in line with local and national policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care plans.
• Be flexible in interpreting the above duties as the Practice Nurse role evolves.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment; experience as a practice nurse or community nurse.
• Excellent communication skills; strong IT skills; SystemOne experience; effective time management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously; problem solving and analytical skills; ability to follow clinical policy and procedures.
• Desirable
• Experience in chronic disease management; travel medicine; diabetes; hypertension; CHD; respiratory (asthma & COPD).
• Experience with audits.

Personal Qualities

• Polite, confident, motivated, and forward-thinking.
• Effective communication and ability to understand patient needs; commitment to ongoing professional development.

Other Details

• Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Part-time.
• Location: Cherry Hinton Medical Centre, 34 Fishers Lane, Cambridge, CB19HR.
• Posting date: 27 August 2025; Salary: Depending on experience.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required; UK professional registration required.