Practice Nurse

NHS; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mexborough Health Centre is seeking a dedicated part-time Practice Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across various clinical areas. Join a supportive team focused on improving community health and well-being, contributing to chronic disease management and health promotion in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with experience in primary care settings.
• Competence in immunisations, wound care, and chronic disease management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic/long-term conditions in a clinic setting.
• Administer vaccinations and perform routine immunisations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with quality improvement.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

NMC Registration (Registered Nurse Adult)

Job description

Job Summary

Part-Time Practice Nurse 20 to 30 Hours per Week Join our friendly and supportive team at Mexborough Health Centre. We're a patient-focused practice committed to improving community health and well-being. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to work between 20 to 30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

As a General Practice Nurse, You Will Contribute To Delivering High-quality, Patient-centred Care Across a Range Of Clinical Areas. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing chronic/long-term conditions in a clinic setting
• Health promotion and smoking cessation support
• Cervical screening and breast awareness education
• Wound care and routine immunisations (including childhood and flu)
• Administering vaccinations (e.g. pneumococcal, shingles, pertussis in pregnancy)
• Undertaking QOF/LES/DES clinical and administrative tasks
• Requesting pathology tests such as swabs and urine cultures
• Supporting patients through evidence-based practice
  
  

Youll be NMC registered and work collaboratively with our experienced team.

About Us

Mexborough Health Centre is a supportive and forward-thinking practice with a registered list of around 5,000 patients. We currently have:

• 2 General Practitioners (GPs)
• 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
• 10 experienced administrative staff
  
  

We aim to deliver compassionate, accessible care in a safe and inclusive environment. Were committed to professional development and regularly adopt innovative ways of working in line with CQC guidance.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending On Experience Based On Skills And Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5356-25-0007

Job locations

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0BY

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Nurse Manager / The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) Hours: 20 - 30 hours per week (negotiable)

Job Summary

To deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and provide clinical support to GPs and the wider healthcare team, in line with best practice and current standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Chronic disease management and health promotion
• Cervical cytology and breast awareness education
• Wound care, removal of sutures, and ulcer management
• Routine and childhood immunisations
• Blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs, peak flow readings
• Ear irrigation and urinalysis
• Assist with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Chaperoning patients during examinations or procedures
• Requesting basic pathology tests (e.g., urine samples, swabs)
  
  

Administrative & Equipment Support

• Maintain and clean treatment areas and clinical equipment
• Order stock, vaccines, and health promotion materials
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Assist with audits, quality improvement and infection control compliance
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development
  
  

Person Specification

Essential:

• NMC registration
• Experience in general practice or primary care settings
• Competent in chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
  
  

Desirable:

• Community nursing experience
• Cervical cytology certification
• Experience with QOF, LES/DES
• Membership of RCN
  
  

Other Key Requirements

Professionalism & Development

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Maintain a professional development portfolio
• Attend mandatory training and annual appraisal
• Understand and uphold CQC, Health & Safety, and Infection Control standards
  
  

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Recognise and respond to different communication needs
• Actively contribute to team performance and quality improvement
  
  

Confidentiality & Equality

• Handle all personal and patient information confidentially
• Respect patient dignity, beliefs, and rights
• Support equality and diversity in line with NHS values
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Nurse Manager / The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) Hours: 20 - 30 hours per week (negotiable)

Desirable:

• Community nursing experience
• Cervical cytology certification
• Experience with QOF, LES/DES
• Membership of RCN
  
  

Other Key Requirements

Professionalism & Development

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Maintain a professional development portfolio
• Attend mandatory training and annual appraisal
• Understand and uphold CQC, Health & Safety, and Infection Control standards
  
  

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Recognise and respond to different communication needs
• Actively contribute to team performance and quality improvement
  
  

Confidentiality & Equality

• Handle all personal and patient information confidentially
• Respect patient dignity, beliefs, and rights
• Support equality and diversity in line with NHS values
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration (Registered Nurse Adult)
  
  

Desirable

• Cervical cytology training and up-to-date certification
• Membership of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
• Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or health promotion
• Immunisation training updates (e.g. flu, shingles, pertussis in pregnancy)
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a general practice, primary care, or similar setting
• Proven competence in:
• Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Routine and childhood immunisations
• Wound care, suture removal, and ulcer management
• Basic clinical procedures: venepuncture, BP monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality protocols
• Comfortable using IT systems and electronic patient records
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a community nursing setting
• Familiarity with QOF, LES, and DES frameworks
• Experience assisting with minor surgery and/or contraceptive procedures (e.g. coil fittings)
• Use of EMIS or similar clinical systems
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or clinical governance
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working in a general practice, primary care, or similar setting
• Proven competence in:
• Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Routine and childhood immunisations
• Wound care, suture removal, and ulcer management
• Basic clinical procedures: venepuncture, BP monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality protocols
• Comfortable using IT systems and electronic patient records
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a community nursing setting
• Familiarity with QOF, LES, and DES frameworks
• Experience assisting with minor surgery and/or contraceptive procedures (e.g. coil fittings)
• Use of EMIS or similar clinical systems
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or clinical governance
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff
  
  

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).

Additional information

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

Employer name

Mexborough Health Centre

Address

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0BY

Employer's website

https://www.mexboroughhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mexborough Health Centre

Address

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0BY

Employer's website

https://www.mexboroughhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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