Practice Nurse

NHS; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Lincolnshire is looking for a compassionate Practice Nurse to join their nursing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care, NMC registration, and experience in primary care. Responsibilities include providing high-quality medical care to patients and managing chronic diseases. This part-time role offers flexible working hours and a supportive team environment, with additional benefits such as a company pension and free parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience post qualification.
• NMC Registered.
• Experience working in primary care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of patient care.
• Liaise with the nurse team for a streamlined service.
• Manage chronic disease as per practice policy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated compassionate Practice Nurse? If so, we are looking for a new team member to join our existing nursing team of 13. The team includes nurse prescribers, triage/minor illness, practice nurses, nurse associate and health care support workers as well as a range of other clinicians all supported by a large administration team.

We are ideally looking for someone to work 3 days per week (3 x 9.5 h days), however we are open to discuss alternatives. The majority of our clinicians work 8.00am – 6.30pm with one late start per week and finishing at 8pm for enhanced access. All of which can be discussed prior to or during interviews.

About Us

We work from purpose built premises and have a small branch site in the village of Pinchbeck. We use systmone as our clinical system. We employ 70+ staff and in addition to the nursing team we have a variety of other supporting clinicians and administration staff. We are a busy practice, but we have excellent systems in place to support all clinicians in their day to day work. We have regular practice/team/clinical governance meetings and are committed to patient safety and staff wellbeing. One thing that is regularly fed­back to us from visitors/GP registrars/Locums etc is that we are a very friendly, organised and supportive team. We also receive lots of positive feedback from our patients regarding our practice team.

Details

• Date posted: 16 December 2025
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time (3 days a week)
• Reference number: A1828‑25‑0003
• Job location: West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2BY

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated compassionate Practice Nurse to join our existing nursing team in providing high‑quality medical care to our 22,000 patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and some experience of working in a primary care environment, having qualifications and experience in some or all of the duties. A qualification or interest in diabetes would be beneficial.

Main Purpose Of Post

• To work alongside medical personnel in the care of patients within the medical centre to include treatments, preventative care, screening and patient education.
• To provide a high standard of patient care, making best use of clinical skills within the practice.
• To liaise with the nurse team to provide a streamlined service within the medical centre.
• To provide support to junior members of the team including Health Care Support workers.
• Good communication and relationships must be established and maintained with patients, colleagues and employers at all times.
• Follow guidance and practice policies at all times.

Treatment Room Duties

• Patient assessment.
• Ear irrigation.
• ECGs.
• D‑Dimer testing.
• Doppler.
• Blood pressure management including titration of medications within practice policy.
• Wound care.
• Venepuncture.
• Injections including Zoladex, flu vaccines, B12, pneumonia, covid‑19.
• Contraceptive advice including depot injection.
• Travel vaccinations and assessment.
• Child immunisations and monitoring of immunisation schedules.
• Monitoring and ordering of childhood vaccinations.
• Cervical cytology.
• Spirometry and interpretation.
• Undertaking policy reviews and amendments where required.
• Swabs labelling and sending to the lab, actioning these results where appropriate.
• Assisting if/when required the GP in minor surgery in the absence of HCSW.

Health Promotion and patient education responsibilities

• To manage chronic disease as outlined within QOF requirements in accordance to practice policy and NICE guidance.
• Diabetes patient education.
• Asthma patient education.
• COPD patient education.
• CHD patient education.
• Health promotion/education.
• Family planning advice.
• Pre conceptual advice.

Administration and Professional responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are entered in patients electronic records according to practice policy.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care within the practice.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular ad hoc reports and audit.
• Develop practice protocols as required following senior clinician guidance and NICE recommendation including the development in computerised templates.
• Participate in the review of significant and near‑miss events.
• With nursing colleagues undertake risk assessment where applicable.
• Attend and participate in both practice and nursing meetings as required.
• To undertake research studies independently or in conjunction with other health care professionals with the support and guidance from clinical nurse lead and GPs, with the objective to improve or re‑evaluate nursing care and services.

Training and professional development

• Training and development will be monitored by yearly appraisal and the formulation of a personal learning plan in conjunction to the practice learning plan.
• Professional development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individual's responsibility to keep their CPD up to date and ensure they are registered with the NMC and revalidation.
• It is the responsibility of the nurse to ensure they develop and maintain a personal learning plan.
• Participate with the education and training of students of all disciplines and introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
• If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities appropriate training will be given.
• To provide cover for colleagues in cases of absence this is including the late night nurse role and cover of some extended hours clinics where appropriate.
• To provide additional duties as requested by senior nurse, management or partners.

Liaison

• As well as the nursing team there is a need to work collaboratively with reception and administration staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person/persons.
• There will also be a need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries, agencies and secondary care.
• Ensure that the practice manager is informed of any matters arising or problems/potential problems.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking

Experience

• Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• NMC (required)
• Driving licence (preferred)
• Subject to enhanced DBS

Person Specification

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Minimum 1 year's experience, post qualification.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care/GP Practice.
• Experience in some or all elements of the Job description.

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

Munro Medical Centre
West Elloe Avenue
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2BY
Website: https://www.munromedicalcentre.co.uk/