Practice Nurse

Kingsway Surgery

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

Summary Practice Nurse

Kingsway Surgery is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice serving a population of approximately 11,020 patients. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes 8 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 ANP, 1 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, a Pharmacy Technician, a Physiotherapist, and a strong management and administrative team.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Practice Nurse to join our clinical team. This is a key role involving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Duties include chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD), cervical screening, immunisations, wound care, health promotion, and patient education.

The successful candidate will work both autonomously and collaboratively with our wider team and support our HCA and Phlebotomist. You should have excellent clinical and communication skills, be well-organised, and demonstrate a proactive approach to improving patient outcomes.

We are committed to supporting professional development and fostering a positive, team-based environment. Experience in using clinical systems such as SystmOne is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided. We are committed to supporting professional development and fostering a positive, team-based environment.

We are committed to supporting professional development and fostering a positive, team-based environment.

We strive for clinical excellence, innovation, and care to meet the evolving needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Job Description Practice Nurse

Kingsway Surgery:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team. The role involves delivering evidence-based care, promoting health and wellbeing, and managing both acute and chronic conditions in a supportive primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) lead and ensure policy compliance.

  • Assist with the annual IPC statement and audits.

  • Deliver care plans for frail and housebound patients.

  • Assess patient needs and provide appropriate, evidence-based care.

  • Develop and implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

  • Manage and support patients with long-term conditions.

  • Provide routine and chronic disease care in line with NICE and NSF.

  • Prescribe medication under PGDs and review for compliance.

  • Offer guidance on medications, side effects, and dosage.

  • Coordinate travel medicine services and request pathology tests.

  • Deliver and oversee chronic disease clinics and refer as needed.

  • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with legislation.

  • Support team development and contribute to continuous improvement in patient care.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration.

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care preferred.

  • Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills.

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and high standards of care.

About us

Kingsway Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice providing high-quality primary care services to a growing patient population of approximately 11,020. We are committed to delivering patient-centred, accessible, and safe care within a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Our multidisciplinary team includes 8 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), 1 Health Care Assistant (HCA), 1 Phlebotomist, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, and a Physiotherapist. We are supported by a highly experienced and proactive management and administrative team, working collaboratively to ensure seamless service delivery across all areas of care.

We are part of a wider Primary Care Network (PCN) , enabling us to provide extended services and benefit from collaborative working across practices. As a training and teaching practice, we support the development of medical students and clinical staff and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

At Kingsway Surgery, we take pride in our team-oriented culture, open communication, and dedication to both staff wellbeing and patient care. We welcome enthusiastic and compassionate professionals who share our values and want to contribute positively to our practice. We strive for clinical excellence, innovation, and inclusive care delivery to meet the evolving needs of our patients.

We are committed to supporting professional development and fostering a positive, team-based environment...

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0295-25-0000

Job locations

23 Kingsway

Leicester

LE3 2JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Practice Nurse

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team. The role involves delivering evidence-based care, promoting health and wellbeing, and managing both acute and chronic conditions in a supportive primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) lead and ensure policy compliance

  • Assist with the annual IPC statement and audits

  • Deliver care plans for frail and housebound patients

  • Assess patient needs and provide appropriate, evidence-based care

  • Develop and implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes

  • Manage and support patients with long-term conditions

  • Provide routine and chronic disease care in line with NICE and NSF

  • Prescribe medication under PGDs and review for compliance

  • Offer guidance on medications, side effects, and dosage

  • Coordinate travel medicine services and request pathology tests

  • Deliver and oversee chronic disease clinics and refer as needed

  • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with legislation

  • Support team development and contribute to continuous improvement in patient care

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care preferred

  • Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and high standards of care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Practice Nurse

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team. The role involves delivering evidence-based care, promoting health and wellbeing, and managing both acute and chronic conditions in a supportive primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) lead and ensure policy compliance

  • Assist with the annual IPC statement and audits

  • Deliver care plans for frail and housebound patients

  • Assess patient needs and provide appropriate, evidence-based care

  • Develop and implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes

  • Manage and support patients with long-term conditions

  • Provide routine and chronic disease care in line with NICE and NSF

  • Prescribe medication under PGDs and review for compliance

  • Offer guidance on medications, side effects, and dosage

  • Coordinate travel medicine services and request pathology tests

  • Deliver and oversee chronic disease clinics and refer as needed

  • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with legislation

  • Support team development and contribute to continuous improvement in patient care

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care preferred

  • Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and high standards of care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent qualification with a valid nursing licence.
  • - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential.
  • - Proven experience in patient care within a clinical setting is preferred.
  • - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with
  • patients and their families.
  • - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • - A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence
  • to nursing standards.

Desirable

  • - Post registration experience in Primary Care.
  • - Maintenance of up-to-date skills, knowledge and understanding, and on-going competence in all aspects of Primary Care.
  • - Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills.
  • - A strategic thinker.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent qualification with a valid nursing licence.
  • - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential.
  • - Proven experience in patient care within a clinical setting is preferred.
  • - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with
  • patients and their families.
  • - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • - A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence
  • to nursing standards.

Desirable

  • - Post registration experience in Primary Care.
  • - Maintenance of up-to-date skills, knowledge and understanding, and on-going competence in all aspects of Primary Care.
  • - Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills.
  • - A strategic thinker.

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).

Additional information

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

Kingsway Surgery

Address

23 Kingsway

Leicester

LE3 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kingswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingsway Surgery

Address

23 Kingsway

Leicester

LE3 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kingswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Ruth Bates

ruth.bates5@nhs.net

07455947102

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0295-25-0000

Job locations

23 Kingsway

Leicester

LE3 2JN


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