Practice Nurse

Oaklands Surgery; Castle Hedingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands Surgery on Canvey Island, Essex is seeking a Practice Nurse to join our forward-thinking Medical Student Training Practice. The role offers flexible patterns (full-time, part-time) within a supportive Primary Healthcare team and provides training to develop in practice nursing duties, including cytology, wound care, and immunisations.

Applicants must hold current UK registration as an RN and have experience within a nursing team with a track record across a broad patient base.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration is required.
• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients as part of the Primary Healthcare Team.
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.
• Cytology / vaginal swabs, wound care, and venepuncture as trained.
• Travel vaccinations and immunisations, including routine immunisations.
• ECGs and health checks with training as necessary.
• Long term condition reviews and support for GPs with minor procedures.

Education

Adult Nurse Qualification

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We are forward thinking training practice based on Canvey Island and looking to add to our Team with a Practice Nurse.

You will need to be passionate about caring for our patients, work well within our team and be looking for an opportunity to continually develop into the role of Practice Nurse.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to employ a Nurse who is looking to work in a challenging role and strives to provide excellent patient care.

We will offer training in all Practice Nurse duties including Wound Care, venepuncture, Immunisation and Long Term Condition Management for the right candidate.

HOWEVER, YOUR MUST BE CYTOLOGY TRAINED

About us

We are Medical Student Training Practice, have 3 GP Partners, Prescribing ANP's, 3 HCA's together with PCN clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician and PA.

We are very involved in the local PCN.

Details

Date posted: 12 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: A3907-26-0002

Job locations: Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

REPORTS TO: LEAD PRACTICE NURSES AND CLINICAL SERVICES

HOURS: Part-time hours to be discussed

The Nurse will work as part of the Primary Healthcare Team providing nursing care to the patients of the practice.

Job responsibilities include

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Cytology / vaginal swabs
• Wound care / ulcer care
• Removal of Sutures
• Travel vaccinations
• ECGs - training as necessary
• Health checks - training as necessary
• Venepuncture
• Routine immunisations
• Childhood immunisation - training as necessary
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery if required
• Long term conditions reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Adult Nurse Qualification able to provide proof of qualification
• Registered General Nurse able to provide proof of qualification
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Nursing Team
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients

Desirable

• A desire to learn new skills
• Experience of working in Primary Care/GP Practice not essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Oaklands Surgery

Employer's website: https://oaklandssurgery.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager, Tracey Howchen, [e-mail], 01268209339

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