Practice Nurse

Christchurch Medical Practice; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Medical Practice is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our team on a permanent contract. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy GP practice, supporting doctors and other health professionals while developing your clinical skills.

The role focuses on health assessments, vaccinations, chronic disease management and patient education, with opportunities for ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
• Experience in primary care or general practice is preferred.
• Understanding of audit and clinical governance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Competency in Asthma, COPD and Diabetes reviews.
• Basic or Advanced Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including health assessments and wound care.
• Administer vaccinations and provide health education.
• Monitor vital signs and document medical histories.
• Assist with minor procedures and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Support patients with health promotion and chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and admin staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Prioritisation

Compassionate care

Equality & inclusion

Confidentiality & information security

IT literacy

Continuous professional development

Education

NMC registered nurse

Chronic disease management

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment, supporting doctors and other healthcare professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your nursing skills, contribute to patient wellbeing, and develop your professional expertise in a supportive setting.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound care, and health education.
• Administer medications and vaccinations accurately in accordance with prescribed protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs and record medical histories with attention to detail.
• Assist with minor procedures and ensure the clinical environment remains clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Support patients through health promotion activities and provide advice on managing chronic conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

About us

Christchurch Medical Practice is committed toproviding high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We valueteamwork, professional development and continuous improvement, creating anenvironment where staff are supported to develop their skills and deliveroutstanding care.

Aspart of our nursing team, you will work closely with GPs, healthcareassistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to ensure patientsreceive safe, effective and compassionate care. We actively encouragecontinuing professional development and support staff in expanding theirclinical competencies and areas of interest.

Job responsibilities

Please also see main Job Description under supporting documents.

Practice Nurse delivering high-quality, patient-centred carein primary care.

Join our nursing team providing treatment, prevention andhealth promotion services.

Registered Practice Nurse supporting patient care, screeningand chronic disease management.

Delivering compassionate nursing care, immunisations andlong-term condition support.

Exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse in a friendly andprogressive GP practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
• Evidence of appropriate professional knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of audit and clinical governance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Competency and relevant certification in Asthma, COPD and Diabetes reviews.
• Basic or Advanced Life Support certification.

Experience

• Experience of treatment room nursing.
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture.
• ECG recording.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• Assisting with minor surgery.
• Health screening and preventative care.
• Long-term condition management.
• Experience supporting patients and carers.
• Experience working within primary care/general practice.
• Experience of GMS contract and QOF requirements.
• Experience in health improvement, public health or community-based care

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety requirements.
• IT skills including email, internet usage and clinical systems.
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies.

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.