Practice Nurse

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking an experienced practice nurse to deliver high-quality nursing services to patients. The candidate will conduct assessments, manage chronic conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team. This is a part-time position, requiring 16 hours per week on fixed days. Applicants must be fully qualified and competent in relevant nursing practices.

Qualifications

• Must be confident and competent in conducting spirometry, COPD, asthma, diabetic and wound management reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education, and advice.
• Deliver nursing services independently or alongside GPs.
• Collaborate with colleagues for education, development, and audit.

Skills

Respiratory interest

Conducting spirometry

Chronic disease management

Education

Fully qualified practice nurse

Job description

The successful applicant would be expected to provide nursing services to the practice population with evidence-based, quality-focused care. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative, and community teams. to project a positive and friendly image of our patients and other professionals.

You will play a vital role in providing exceptional nursing care to our patients, your responsibilities will include conducting patient assessments, administering treatments and vaccinations, managing chronic conditions and collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients

Working hours: 16 hours per week, split across Monday (7:00 AM 4:00 PM) and Thursday (8:30 AM 5:30 PM), with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.Please note: These hours are fixed and non-negotiable

Main duties of the job

Provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education, and advice in line with protocols, guidelines, and the NMC Code of Conduct. Deliver nursing services independently or alongside GPs, working within agreed frameworks. Exercise initiative, acknowledge limitations, and refer appropriately to other health professionals. Stay updated on nursing care developments and adapt practice using evidence-based approaches. Collaborate with colleagues for education, development, and audit.

Essential: Respiratory interest with ability to conduct spirometry, COPD, asthma, diabetic and wound management reviews.

Clinical duties include:

• BP monitoring & venepuncture
• Routine injections (e.g., B12, Zoladex)
• Cervical smears
• Immunisations (child/adult)
• Ear syringing & assessment
• Family planning (coil/implant support)
• Chronic disease & travel health
• New patient checks
• Treatment room management & safety
• Adherence to local policies/protocols

About us

Wallis Avenue is a thriving healthcare facility committed to delivering high-quality medical services to our community. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach and collaborative team environment. We are currently seeking an experienced practice nurse to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis working 2 full days. Unfortunately, due to room capacity, these days are non-negotiable.

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse to cover all duties as required and noted working part time and will also supervise HCA if required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified practice nurse
• Must be confident and competent in conducting spirometry, as well as COPD, asthma, diabetic and wound management reviews.

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.