Practice Nurse

Banbury Cross Health Centre

Harwell

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 42,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Banbury Cross Health Centre is seeking an Entry-Level Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in a supportive NHS environment. You’ll deliver a range of nursing interventions, carry out assessments, support patients through their care journey and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care with supervision and ongoing learning.

The role is part-time, permanent, and requires current UK registration. You’ll work with GPs, healthcare assistants and specialists to maintain safe clinic flows

Qualifications

Essential: Experience providing direct nursing care in an NHS or healthcare setting.
Essential: Experience working in a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
Desirable: Experience in community, secure or specialist care.

Responsibilities

Provides person-centred, compassionate care to patients with diverse health needs.
Carries out basic nursing assessments, observations and interventions within level of competence.
Escalates concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
Supports safe navigation of patients through their care journey.
Maintains accurate patient records and supports infection prevention.
Participates in team meetings and reflective practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Entry-Level Nurse to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career nurse to develop their clinical skills in a supportive environment while providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside experienced clinicians, delivering a range of nursing interventions, supporting patients throughout their care journey, and contributing to safe, effective clinical services.

Main duties of the job

To provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Working under appropriate supervision, supporting patients through their healthcare journey by carrying out nursing assessments, clinical interventions and health monitoring activities within your scope of practice. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality care, maintaining patient records, supporting clinical services and contributing to a positive patient experience, while developing your skills and confidence through ongoing learning and professional development.

About us

Banbury Cross Health Centre is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings. Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and 22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation. PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs. With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Salary: £36,000 to £41,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A6033-26-0027
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Job responsibilities

Patient Care and Clinical Support

Provides person-centred, compassionate care to patients with diverse health needs.
Carries out basic nursing assessments, observations and interventions within level of competence (e.g. BP, pulse, temperature, wound care, health checks).
Escalates concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
Supports safe navigation of patients through their care journey (e.g., chaperoning, assisting with examinations, supporting vulnerable patients).

Clinical Skills and Safe Practice

Adheres to evidence-based practice, clinical protocols and professional standards.
Administers treatments within scope of practice (training provided).
Maintains accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
Supports infection prevention and control across the clinical environment.
Engages actively in supervised learning to expand clinical competence.

Communication and Patient Interaction

Communicates clearly, calmly and sensitively with patients, families and carers.
Provides basic health information and promotes self-care within competency boundaries.
Ensures patients understand instructions, next steps and how to access further help.
Adapts communication style to meet patient needs (e.g., cognitive impairment, anxiety, language barriers).

Teamwork and Collaborative Working

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including GPs, senior nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
Supports colleagues during busy clinics and contributes to smooth clinic flow.
Demonstrates flexibility, reliability and a willingness to assist with shared tasks.
Participates in team meetings, learning sessions and reflective practice.

Organisation, Planning and Workload Management

Manages time effectively to ensure timely delivery of clinical tasks.
Prepares clinical areas, equipment and materials to support safe and efficient clinics.
Follows processes for stock management, equipment checks and clinical room standards.
Prioritises duties appropriately, seeking support when needed.

Professionalism, Values and Conduct

Demonstrates professionalism, empathy and respect at all times.
Acts in accordance with organisational values and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
Maintains confidentiality, dignity and safeguarding principles in all interactions.
Reflects on practice and actively seeks feedback to improve skills and confidence.
Shows commitment to equality, inclusion and culturally sensitive care.

Learning, Development and Growing Competence

Engages in ongoing learning, mandatory training and competency development.
Seeks supervision appropriately and follows guidance from senior staff.
Builds developing knowledge of long-term conditions, public health and preventative care.
Works towards expanding clinical competencies such as immunisations, ECGs, wound management, LTC reviews (depending on service needs).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential: Experience providing direct nursing care within a healthcare or NHS provider setting.
Essential: Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care delivery.
Desirable: Experience in a community, secure or specialist care environment relevant to the service.

Qualifications

Essential: Registered Nurse qualification (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, or equivalent).
Essential: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable: Evidence of additional training or qualifications relevant to the service area (e.g. long-term conditions, community nursing, offender health).

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.

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