Practice Nurse

Highwoods Surgery; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Colchester seeks an experienced practice nurse for part-time patient-centered care. Responsibilities include cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, and supporting asthma and COPD clinics. Applicants must possess a relevant nursing degree, current NMC registration, and competencies in treatment room consultations. The ideal candidate is compassionate and values patient dignity. This role offers an opportunity to work in a friendly environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN is essential.
• Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care.
• Perform cervical cytology and immunisations.
• Provide wound care and contribute to asthma and COPD clinics.

Skills

Cervical cytology

Immunisations

Travel vaccinations

Wound care

Asthma management

COPD management

Phlebotomy

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Current NMC registration

General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

About the Role

Highwoods Surgery is a friendly and supportive practice with an expanding population and we are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our team to deliver high quality, patient‑centred care, across both Highwoods and Bluebell sites, on a part time basis, with the hours / days to be discussed at interview. The ideal candidate will have good all‑round experience to complete the following duties :

• Cervical cytology.
• Childhood and adult Immunisations.
• Travel vaccinations.
• Wound care.
• Contraception.
• Infection control.
• Asthma and COPD clinics and reviews.

We reserve the right to close this position early if the right applicant is found.

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience :

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications.
• Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and reviews, holding relevant certificates.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long‑term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care.
• Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice.
• Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long‑term conditions.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
• Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage, but training will be given to the right candidate.

About Us

Highwoods surgery is in Colchester, currently caring for approximately 7,500 patients. We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.