Practice Nurse

Integrated Care System; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern GP practice based in Stevenage seeks a dedicated Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. This full-time position involves a wide range of responsibilities including immunisations, wound care, and travel health advice. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice Nurse in primary care.
• Trained in travel health and smoking cessation.
• Proficient in managing chronic disease clinics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based clinical services like cervical screening and wound care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.
• Support implementation of QOF and infection control standards.

Skills

Cervical Screening

Wound Care

Contraception Advice

Immunisations

Travel Health

Infection Prevention and Control

Communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and South Stevenage, serving a diverse patient population in both suburban and semi-rural settings. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate practice nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced practice nurse to deliver high-quality care across a broad range of essential services. These include cervical screening, childhood and adult immunisations, wound care, contraception advice, travel health, and infection prevention and control.

You will work closely with GPs, HCAs, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive safe, personalised care. We are proud to be a teaching and training practice, supporting GP registrars, medical students, nursing students, and other learners. We actively encourage professional development and continuous learning for all team members.

If youre looking to join a welcoming, progressive, and 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 deliver a broad range of evidence-based clinical services across both sites, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include cervical screening, wound care (including suture removal and dressings), contraception advice, childhood and adult immunisations, travel health advice, and supporting infection prevention and control procedures.

The role involves working autonomously within the scope of professional practice while adhering to clinical protocols and national guidance. The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care by maintaining accurate clinical records, using SystmOne templates and coding appropriately, and supporting the achievement of QOF, IIF, and local enhanced services where relevant.

The practice nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient care pathways and a responsive, patient-centred service. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain up-to-date clinical competencies and participate in ongoing professional development supported by the practice.

About us

Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice is a well-established, two-site GP surgery delivering high-quality care to patients across suburban and semi-rural areas in Hertfordshire. We are a modern, forward-thinking training practice committed to providing patient-centred care, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, a clinical pharmacist, and a supportive administrative team. We value collaboration, kindness, and open communication, and we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

We actively embrace digital tools and innovation to improve access and efficiency, while maintaining a strong focus on personalised, compassionate care. As a teaching and training practice, we host GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and other learners, and we are passionate about supporting the development of our team through protected learning time and continuing professional development.

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

Practice Nurse Full-Time Position

Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reporting To

Base

Knebworth and/or Marymead Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse Full-Time Position

Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reporting To

GP Partners (Clinical) / Practice Manager (Operational)

Base

Knebworth and/or Marymead Surgery

1. Job Summary

The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of the wider clinical team. The role encompasses a wide range of general practice nursing duties, supporting the delivery of essential services and health promotion. The postholder will contribute to the achievement of clinical targets, including those within QOF, local enhanced services, infection prevention and control standards, and other practice objectives.

2. 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

• Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations

• Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions

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

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies

• Chaperone patients and assist with minor procedures when required

• Support infection prevention and control practices across the surgery

3. Professional Development and Governance

• Maintain NMC registration and professional standards of practice

• Participate in personal CPD and training activities to maintain clinical competence

• Engage in clinical governance processes, including audits and reviews where required

• Ensure care is delivered in line with clinical protocols, national guidance, and legal frameworks

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environment.
• Experience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience leading or supervising a nursing team.
• Understanding of QOF, IIF and clinical governance.
• Proficient in use of clinical systems (SystmOne preferred).
• Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership.
• Training in travel health and smoking cessation.
• Experience managing chronic disease clinics (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD).
• Experience in quality improvement and audit.
• Knowledge of public health priorities and local health services.

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.