Practice Nurse

NHS; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is looking for a highly motivated Practice Nurse to join a dedicated team in Tonbridge. The role encompasses managing chronic diseases, providing family planning and women's health services, and mentoring students. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, be registered with NMC, and have substantial experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration required.
• Experience in Primary Care and managing Long Term Conditions is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Conduct health assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient care.

Skills

Patient Care Practices

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Formal Nursing Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team of nurses and health care assistants.

A team committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

You will need to have previous experience working in a primary care setting and have a fully rounded set of skills.

The role requires a well presented individual with a calm and methodical approach to work and the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with the public.Alongside the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues throughout the practice.

Main duties of the job

Management of chronic disease -monitoring and development of individual care plans, agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals. A special interest in asthma and diabetes is preferred.

Family planning & Women's health

Travel ealth advice and vaccinations.

Child immunisations

QOF, DES & LES Implementation.

About Us

Situated in Kent, our practice currently serves 14,000 patients and delivers additional services such as minor surgery, travel vaccinations and family planning.

We are a training surgery and have a regular intake of both medical and nursing students. We encourage and support our employees with training and development and take pride in our professional and caring approach.

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, skilled, and motivated individual to support our well established, friendly, and caring nursing team, which includes three registered nurses, two HCAs and a phlebotomist.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A1150-25-0001

Job locations

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in accordance with practice protocols.
• Providing support to HCAs
• Conduct health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide patient education on health management and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Mentoring students
• QOF, DES & LES Implementation.
  
  

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Strong knowledge of patient care practices and anatomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Commitment to continuous professional development
  
  

Days and hours are negotiable but must include Monday & Friday.

This role requires a well-presented individual with a calm, methodical approach to work and the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with the public and communicate effectively with your colleagues throughout the practice.

A working knowledge of EMIS Web would be advantageous, although not essential, as full training will be provided.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Strong knowledge of patient care practices and anatomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Commitment to continuous professional development
  
  

Days and hours are negotiable but must include Monday & Friday.

This role requires a well-presented individual with a calm, methodical approach to work and the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with the public and communicate effectively with your colleagues throughout the practice.

A working knowledge of EMIS Web would be advantageous, although not essential, as full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal Nursing Qualification
• Registration with NMC
• Experience
• Working independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience and Qualifications in managing Long Term Conditions
• 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.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Formal Nursing Qualification
• Registration with NMC
• Experience
• Working independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience and Qualifications in managing Long Term Conditions
• 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.
  
  

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

Woodlands Health Centre

Address

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX

Employer's website

https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Woodlands Health Centre

Address

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX

Employer's website

https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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