Practice Nurse

Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site medical practice in Stevenage is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join its team, delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting a diverse patient population of approximately 13,000. This role involves a wide range of clinical responsibilities including immunisations, wound care, and chronic disease management, within an inclusive and supportive environment emphasizing professional development.

Benefits

Regular learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environment.
• Experience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisations.
• Understanding of QOF and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver national vaccination programmes safely and effectively.
• Undertake cervical screening and support well-woman services.
• Provide contraception services including pill checks and injections.

Skills

Cervical screening

Wound care

Contraception services

Travel health advice

Immunisations

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice is a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and South Stevenage, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 in both suburban and semi-rural settings.

We are a teaching and training practice, supporting GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners. We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and well-organised team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practice nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of essential services. The successful candidate will have experience in core areas such as cervical screening, childhood and adult immunisations, wound care, contraception advice, travel health, and infection prevention and control.

You will be joining a practice that values professional development, offers regular learning opportunities, and embraces innovation to make your work more efficient and rewarding. If you are looking to work in a collaborative, education-focused environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will work across both sites, providing a broad range of clinical services in line with national guidance and local protocols. Duties include:

Acting as the immunisation lead for the practice, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups

Undertaking cervical screening and supporting well woman services

Providing contraception services including pill checks and depot injections

Delivering wound care, including suture and staple removal

Offering travel health advice and administering travel vaccinations

Conducting NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions

Supporting the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies using SystmOne

Chaperoning patients and assisting with minor procedures when required

Supporting infection prevention and control practices across the surgery

About us

Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice is a well-established, two-site GP surgery caring for a varied and interesting patient population across suburban and semi-rural Hertfordshire.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a highly capable administrative team. We value collaboration, kindness, and open communication, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

We embrace digital tools, including SystmOne, Accurx total triage, and Surgery Connect telephony, to improve access and efficiency, freeing up more time for patient care. As a teaching and training practice, we host GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners, and we are passionate about developing our team through protected learning time and ongoing CPD.

Joining us means becoming part of a progressive, supportive, and well-organised practice that prioritises staff wellbeing, patient outcomes, and working together to meet the needs of our community.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of the wider clinical team. The role covers a broad range of general practice nursing duties, supporting the delivery of essential services, chronic disease management, and health promotion.

The postholder will work across both sites of Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 across suburban and semi-rural communities. As a teaching and training practice, we regularly support nursing students, GP trainees, medical students, and other learners, and we encourage all team members to pursue professional development and areas of special interest.

The Practice Nurse will contribute to the achievement of clinical targets, including those within QOF, IIF, local enhanced services, infection prevention and control, and other practice objectives, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred care at all times.

Clinical Responsibilities

Act as the immunisation lead for the practice, ensuring safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups

Undertake cervical screening and support well woman services

Provide contraception services including pill checks and depot injections

Deliver wound care, including suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and ulcer management

Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations in line with national guidelines

Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions

Support the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes

Assist in chronic disease management where appropriate, working within the scope of professional competence

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies, using SystmOne templates and coding

Chaperone patients and assist with minor surgical procedures when required

Support infection prevention and control practices across the surgery, acting as a resource for colleagues and ensuring compliance with policy

Professional Development and Governance

Maintain NMC registration and uphold the professional standards of practice and behaviour as set out in the NMC Code

Participate in personal continuing professional development and training activities to maintain clinical competence and expand scope of practice where appropriate

Engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, service reviews, and reflective practice, to support continuous quality improvement

Ensure care is delivered in line with agreed clinical protocols, evidence-based best practice, national guidance, and legal frameworks

Comply with CQC standards and the policies and procedures of the practice

Contribute to a positive learning environment for students and other trainees within the practice

Team and Organisational Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, other nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient pathways and an integrated approach to care

Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary case discussions, and training events

Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, patient information resources, and service delivery models

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environment
• Experience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisations
• Understanding of QOF and clinical governance
• Experience leading or supervising a nursing team
• Training in travel health and smoking cessation
• Experience managing chronic disease clinics (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD)
• Experience in quality improvement and audit

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership

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.