Practice Nurse

Friarsgate Practice; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Birthday leave

Free uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working patterns

Parking available

Job summary

Friarsgate Practice in Winchester is seeking a Practice Nurse to join a busy team of Nurses and HCAs. The role covers clinical nursing, immunisations and holistic health promotion within a supportive practice environment.

You will deliver nursing treatments, assessments and screening, work to NICE guidelines, and participate in team meetings. UK Registration and a commitment to ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working in General Practice.
• Ability to administer adult, child and NHS travel immunisations.
• Experience giving routine injectable treatments.
• Wound care assessment and suture removal.
• Health promotion and screening including cervical cytology and ECG.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of care per NICE guidance.
• Provide nursing treatment, assessments and screening.
• Adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
• Be flexible to varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
• Advise patients on general health care and health education.

Skills

General Practice

Immunisations

Wound care

Injections administration

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our growing team - could this be you? We are a super friendly Nursing Team consisting of five Practice Nurses and two Healthcare Assistants AND we have a designated PA to assist us with all that burdening admin-type stuff and timetabling etc to make your clinical life as smooth and slick as possible! Our team benefit from regular breaks, realistic appointment timings, protected daily set-up, admin and cleardown time, as well as post-holiday catch up time!

Main duties of the job

Essential criteria

• To have experience in General Practice.
• We are looking for someone who can administer and advise on adult, child and NHS travel immunisations.
• Administer routine injectable treatments such as Zoladex, Prostap, Decapeptyl, Denosumab, vitamin B12.
• Assess, plan and treat both acute and chronic wounds. Removal of sutures.
• Provide holistic health promotion including screening to targeted individuals and groups within the Practice. This will include cervical cytology, urinalysis, ECG.

Desirable criteria

• Perform doppler as part of holistic leg assessment. Provide compression treatment where appropriate.
• Routine review of women's health including contraception and HRT reviews.
• Monitoring and review of patients with known chronic disease, following practice protocols and in keeping with own scope of competence.

About us

Who we are. We are a busy practice serving almost 25,000 patients, situated in the lovely city of Winchester. Who we also are: We are weightlifters, runners, horse-riders, gamers, crafty-types, music lovers, movie buffs, dog (and cat) lovers, coffee enthusiasts and we love a good social event. We are hardworking, we care about our work, each other, and our patients. We take care and have pride in everything we do, we push boundaries and love to learn. Most importantly, we are one team - in it together and supporting each other.

Details

Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A0835-26-0000
Closing date: 13 November 2026

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of care for patients and ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with recognised quality standards e.g., NICE guidance.
• Provide nursing treatment, assessments, and screening to patients.
• Be aware of and adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
• To be flexible in response to a varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
• Advise patients on general health care, health education and minor ailments with referral to other team members of the primary health care team as necessary.
• Maintain clear lines of accountability to manage any evidence of poor clinical practice.
• To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
• Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities being familiar with current evidence and taking opportunities for personal development in line with Revalidation.
• Access regular peer support and attend Primary Care Nurse Meetings.
• To undertake research and assist in audit as necessary to own work.

Other tasks may include

• Cleaning of medical equipment used.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the treatment rooms.
• Restocking of treatment rooms.
• Assisting with the ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Benefits for everyone who works with us

• NHS Pension
• Birthday leave
• Big birthday gifts.
• Free uniform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly team meetings
• Free tea/coffee
• Numerous social events throughout the year
• Flexible working patterns
• Parking available at request
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Bluelight NHS discount card paid for by the practice
• Long service recognition
• Scope for CPD support
• Supported induction period
• Overtime available through the PCN

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working within General Practice.
• Experience in wound and ulcer care.
• Special Requirements of the Post: Registered General Nurse
• Special Requirements of the Post: Membership of a professional body

Desirable

• Perform doppler as part of holistic leg assessment. Provide compression treatment where appropriate.
• Routine review of women's health including contraception and HRT reviews.
• Monitoring and review of patients with known chronic disease, following practice protocols and in keeping with own scope of competence.

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: Friarsgate Practice
Address: Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6EL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact Nurse PA, Rowena Phillips-Silverwood, [e-mail], 01962831234

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