Practice Nurse

Eltham Medical Practice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, including immunisations and chronic disease management. Candidates should be a registered adult nurse with relevant experience and a commitment to professional development. This part-time opportunity offers a salary of £22-25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a primary care or community nursing role.
• Competence in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma).
• Proficient in wound care and cervical cytology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of nursing services including immunisations and health checks.
• Support management of long-term conditions through review clinics.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web.

Skills

Wound management

Cervical screening

Immunisations

Chronic disease management

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration

Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Eltham Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic general practice setting.

We welcome applications from both experienced Practice Nurses and those looking to develop their primary care skills in a progressive, well-supported environment.

Main duties of the job

Deliver a full range of nursing services to our patient population, including immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, long-term condition management, and health promotion.

Provide evidence-based care in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance.

Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).

Undertake and interpret investigations such as ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and spirometry (if trained).

Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web.

Contribute to QOF, IIF, and other quality targets within the practice.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, audits, and service development.

About us

Eltham Medical Practice is a large, forward-thinking training practice in Greenwich, South East London, serving approximately 26,500 patients. Our diverse and skilled team includes GPs, ANPs, practice nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, paramedics, and mental health practitioners.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care and continuously improving patient access, digital systems, and population health outcomes.We are rated Good by the CQC and form part of the Eltham PCN.

The practice uses EMIS Web, Docman, and AccuRx systems and has a strong focus on team development and staff wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

Job title: Practice NurseResponsible to: Nurse Lead / PartnersHours: Part-time (negotiable for the right candidate)Salary:£22-25 per hour, dependent on experience

Key responsibilities:

Provide nursing care to patients of all ages, including wound management, cervical screening, immunisations, and health checks.

Support the management of long-term conditions through review clinics and patient education.

Administer and monitor vaccinations and injections in line with national guidelines.

Provide lifestyle advice and promote self-care and health improvement.

Participate in infection control, clinical audits, and cold chain maintenance.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.

Maintain professional standards and comply with NMC revalidation requirements.

Contribute to training and continuous improvement within the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in a primary care or community nursing role
• Competence in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, contraception, COPD, hypertension)
• Proficient in wound care, immunisations, and cervical cytology (if trained)
• Understanding of infection control, cold chain management, and safeguarding principles
• Cervical cytology training and current update
• Immunisation training and updates (childhood and adult)
• Travel health experience
• Experience using EMIS Web clinical system

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Other

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Commitment to high standards of patient care
• Flexible, proactive, and professional approach

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.