Practice Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our clinical team at St James Medical Centre. This role offers an opportunity for a skilled nurse to work within a supportive general practice environment, delivering a broad range of nursing services to our registered patient population across both of our practices in Croydon and New Addington. The successful candidate will work alongside GPs and the wider practice team to provide planned and preventative care, support patients with long‑term conditions and contribute to improving health outcomes within our community. This is a varied role requiring clinical expertise, good judgement and the ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with colleagues and patients. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering excellent standards of nursing care and supporting the continued development of primary care services. We welcome applications from nurses who are enthusiastic about general practice nursing and who are keen to contribute to a positive and forward‑thinking team. About us St James Medical Centre is a well‑established GP practice serving the local community in Croydon. We provide a comprehensive range of NHS primary care services, working to improve the health and wellbeing of our registered population through accessible, proactive and coordinated care. Our practice team includes GPs, nursing staff, healthcare assistants and a range of wider healthcare professionals who work together to deliver effective care and support patients across all stages of life. We work closely with local healthcare partners and community services to ensure patients receive appropriate support and continuity of care. As a busy general practice, we are committed to developing and improving the services we provide. We encourage innovation, teamwork and a culture where staff are supported to share ideas, develop their skills and contribute to improving patient services. We are proud to serve a diverse patient population and are committed to providing inclusive healthcare that recognises and responds to the needs of our community. Job responsibilities * Provide safe, effective and patient‑centred nursing care in a primary care setting. * Undertake long‑term condition management clinics including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. * Perform cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. * Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations. * Carry out wound care, dressings and minor injury management. * Support health promotion and disease prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and patient education. * Identify and raise safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies. * Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web. * Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. * Maintain up‑to‑date professional registration, revalidation and CPD. * Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development planning. * Actively engage in training, reflective practice and continuous learning. * Support students, new starters, and colleagues as appropriate. * Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and local incentive schemes. * Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation. * Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control. * Comply with all practice policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks. * Support CQC standards, including Safe, Effective and Well‑Led domains. * Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and the wider PCN team. * Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. * Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team culture. * Use digital systems and data to support clinical decision‑making and service improvement. * Use clinical systems such as EMIS Web, AccuRx and NHS systems effectively and accurately. * Engage with digital tools and new ways of working to improve efficiency and patient experience. * Support data‑driven approaches to long‑term condition management and recall systems. * Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS guidance. * Ensure information is recorded, stored and shared appropriately. * Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. * Provide flexibility to support service delivery in line with practice needs. * Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others. * Report incidents, near misses and concerns in line with practice policy. Qualifications * Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. * Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience * Previous experience working in an NHS GP practice. * Experience supporting QOF, enhanced services or local incentive schemes. * Experience working within a multidisciplinary or PCN team. * Experience contributing to clinical audits or quality improvement projects. * Experience using EMIS Web and AccuRx. * Sound knowledge of primary care nursing and NHS clinical pathways. * Ability to deliver evidence‑based care in line with national and local guidelines. * Understanding of infection prevention and control in a GP surgery setting. * Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. J-18808-Ljbffr