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Practice NurseSt James Medical Centre • Croydon, United Kingdom
Practice Nurse

Practice Nurse

St James Medical Centre • Croydon, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Date posted: 22 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0272-26-0001
Job locations: Croydon, Surrey; New Addington, Croydon

Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

The Practice Nurse will provide a range of clinical services to patients registered with St James Medical Centre, working as part of the wider healthcare team to deliver safe and effective care.

The post holder will undertake nursing assessments, develop care plans and support the management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. They will deliver preventative healthcare services including immunisations, cervical screening, NHS health checks and health promotion advice.

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
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care in a primary care setting
  • Undertake long-term condition management clinics including (but not limited to) 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 escalate safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web

Professional Responsibilities
  • 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

Quality, Governance, and Safety
  • 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

Team Working and Communication
  • 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

Technology and Innovation
  • Use clinical systems (EMIS Web, Accurx, 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

Confidentiality and Information Governance
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS guidance
  • Ensure information is recorded, stored, and shared appropriately

Other Responsibilities
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role
  • Flexibility to support service delivery in line with practice needs

Health & Safety
  • Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others
  • Report incidents, near misses, and concerns in line with practice policy


Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential
  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable
  • 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


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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Amy Whitfield
amy.whitfield@nhs.net
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