Practice Nurse

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

Job summary

A local general practice in Woking is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The role includes responsibilities such as managing chronic diseases, administering vaccinations, and supporting patients with health education. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with previous primary care experience and strong communication skills. This position offers professional development opportunities and the chance to work in a friendly multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Previous primary care or community nursing experience is required.
• Cervical screening training is essential.
• Strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and clinical services.
• Support patients with long-term conditions through monitoring and education.
• Manage administrative duties and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Nursing care

Chronic disease management

Strong communication

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC registration)

Immunisation training

Chronic disease management training

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team within a General Practice (GP) setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical responsibilities. This position involves working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care and clinical services such as immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, and health assessments. You will also support patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, and hypertension through monitoring and education. The role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Main duties of the job

1. Chronic Disease Management

• Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions such as:
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Hypertension
• Coronary heart disease
• Conducting reviews and care planning
• Educating patients on self-management and lifestyle modifications

2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• Providing advice and education on smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity, alcohol use, and sexual health
• Running health screening and NHS Health Check clinics

3. Immunisations and Vaccinations

• Administering routine and travel vaccinations for adults and children
• Providing seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Ensuring vaccine storage and cold chain compliance

4. Cervical Screening

• Performing smear tests in line with national screening programmes
• Providing advice and support regarding results and follow-up

5. Wound Care and Minor Injuries

• Assessment and treatment of wounds, ulcers, burns, and skin infections
• Post-operative care and suture removal

6. Patient Assessments and Health Checks

• Conducting new patient checks
• Performing ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, and phlebotomy

7. Administrative and Collaborative Duties

• Keeping accurate patient records using EMIS
• Participating in audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Liaising with GPs and allied health professionals

About us

We have a small, friendly and welcoming single handed GP surgery with 2 clinical pharmacists, 1 HCA, 4 admin staff, practice manager and assistant manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

• Conduct chronic disease reviews (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
• Provide immunisations and vaccinations (e.g. travel, childhood, flu, COVID-19)
• Perform cervical cytology (smear tests)
• Deliver wound care, dressings, and suture removal
• Undertake health screening and NHS Health Checks
• Assist in minor surgery and clinics (e.g. coil, implant)
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice (e.g. smoking cessation, diet)
• Conduct ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, and BP monitoring
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed

Patient Support

• Educate and support self-management of long-term conditions
• Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support
• Offer triage and initial assessments for minor ailments or urgent issues

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Use clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) for documentation and patient management
• Participate in audits, QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework), and data collection
• Manage stock control and ordering of nursing supplies and vaccines

Team and Governance

• Attend practice meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making
• Comply with infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety policies
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation
• Support training and supervision of students or junior staff as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
• Previous primary care or community nursing experience
• Cervical screening, immunisation, and chronic disease management training

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with SystmOne/EMIS
• Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or women's health

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: The Maybury Surgery

Address: The Maybury Surgery, Alpha Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8HF

Employer's website: https://www.mayburysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)