Practice Nurse

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. The successful candidate will provide high quality nursing care to our patient population, supporting both acute and long term condition management.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence based care, health promotion and screening services. The role includes immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and supporting patients to manage chronic conditions.

We welcome applications from experienced Practice Nurses or nurses with transferable skills who are keen to develop within primary care.

Flexible working options may be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes)
• Cervical cytology
• Immunisations and vaccinations (routine and travel where appropriate)
• Wound care and dressings
• Contraception and sexual health advice (where competent)
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• ECG recording
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Supporting QOF and enhanced services delivery
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Working within practice protocols and NMC guidelines

Scope of practice will be aligned to individual competencies and training.

About us
We are a well-established GP training practice committed to delivering high quality care in a supportive and professional environment. We pride ourselves on teamwork, continuous improvement and providing a positive experience for both patients and staff.

We encourage professional development and support ongoing training.

Details
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A3246-26-0005
Job locations: Hawkinge Health Centre, 74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BP, United Kingdom; Elham Surgery, Old Road, Elham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6UH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job

The Practice Nurse will work within their professional competence to provide safe, effective and patient centred care.

Clinical duties

• Provide routine nursing care to patients of all ages
• Undertake health assessments and screening
• Carry out cervical screening in line with national guidance
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations according to national schedules and PSDs/PGDs
• Provide wound care including dressings, suture and clip removal
• Undertake venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring and ECG recordings
• Provide NHS Health Checks where required
• Provide lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management and healthy living
• Support the management of long term conditions including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease
• Provide contraceptive injections and advice where trained
• Chaperone clinicians where appropriate
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately

Patient care

• Deliver compassionate, patient centred care
• Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Support patients to understand and manage their health needs
• Provide health education and self management advice

Professional responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation
• Participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisal
• Undertake continuing professional development
• Work within own competence and seek support when required

Team working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs and wider practice team
• Participate in team meetings where required
• Support training of colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to service development and improvement

Quality and governance

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Ensure safe use of clinical equipment
• Report incidents and significant events in line with practice policy
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement work
• Support achievement of QOF targets where appropriate

Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job

The Practice Nurse will work within their professional competence to provide safe, effective and patient centred care.

Clinical duties

• Provide routine nursing care to patients of all ages
• Undertake health assessments and screening
• Carry out cervical screening in line with national guidance
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations according to national schedules and PSDs/PGDs
• Provide wound care including dressings, suture and clip removal
• Undertake venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring and ECG recordings
• Provide NHS Health Checks where required
• Provide lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management and healthy living
• Support the management of long term conditions including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease
• Provide contraceptive injections and advice where trained
• Chaperone clinicians where appropriate
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately

Patient care

• Deliver compassionate, patient centred care
• Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Support patients to understand and manage their health needs
• Provide health education and self management advice

Professional responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation
• Participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisal
• Undertake continuing professional development
• Work within own competence and seek support when required

Team working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs and wider practice team
• Participate in team meetings where required
• Support training of colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to service development and improvement

Quality and governance

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Ensure safe use of clinical equipment
• Report incidents and significant events in line with practice policy
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement work
• Support achievement of QOF targets where appropriate

Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Commitment to delivering high quality patient care
• Good IT skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Ability to prescribe safely within competence (if qualified)
• Interest in service development
• Willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge
• Positive and proactive approach to patient care

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a Practice Nurse, Community Nurse or similar role
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Experience delivering immunisations and vaccinations
• Experience providing wound care and dressings
• Experience in health promotion and preventative care
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Experience working within clinical protocols and guidelines
• Experience managing respiratory clinics (asthma/COPD)

Desirable

• Experience working as an Independent Prescriber
• Experience managing diabetes clinics
• Experience supporting QOF or enhanced services
• Experience using EMIS
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Chronic disease management training (Asthma/COPD)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification (V300)
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Family planning or sexual health qualification

Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Commitment to delivering high quality patient care
• Good IT skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Ability to prescribe safely within competence (if qualified)
• Interest in service development
• Willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge
• Positive and proactive approach to patient care

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a Practice Nurse, Community Nurse or similar role
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Experience delivering immunisations and vaccinations
• Experience providing wound care and dressings
• Experience in health promotion and preventative care
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Experience working within clinical protocols and guidelines
• Experience managing respiratory clinics (asthma/COPD)

Desirable

• Experience working as an Independent Prescriber
• Experience managing diabetes clinics
• Experience supporting QOF or enhanced services
• Experience using EMIS
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Chronic disease management training (Asthma/COPD)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification (V300)
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Family planning or sexual health qualification

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: Hawkinge and Elham and Valley Practice
Address: Hawkinge Health Centre, 74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.elhamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Jo Sheldrick
jo.sheldrick1@nhs.net