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Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 25 July 2025

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Job summary

We are looking to expand our current team of multi-skilled nurses. We have a part time role available and working arrangements are negotiable depending on skills.

Main duties of the job

Main job responsibilities are:

  • Cytology
  • Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler / Removal of Sutures
  • Travel vaccinations
  • Chronic disease management especially COPD, Asthma
  • Hypertension management
  • Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Chlamydia testing / Swab taking
  • HPV Vaccinations
  • Contraception services
  • Undertaking home visits as required
  • Well-people checks
  • Providing general advice and guidance to patients / health promotion

These are to name but a few of the skills required but we are willing to provide training to the successful candidate.

About us

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team. We are a busy but friendly GP practice in Dartford. Our clinical team has 5 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs. We are a GP training practice and have a list size of approximately 15,500 registered patients.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1475-25-0004

Job locations

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

DA1 1QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease (desirable)

Cytology

Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler/ compression bandaging

Travel Health

Removal of Sutures

Venepuncture

Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease (desirable)

Cytology

Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler/ compression bandaging

Travel Health

Removal of Sutures

Venepuncture

Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing Qualifications
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Previous Primary Care experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing Qualifications
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Previous Primary Care experience

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

Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

DA1 1QY


Employer's website

http://www.drshimminsandpartners.nhs.uk/welcome,48325.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

DA1 1QY


Employer's website

http://www.drshimminsandpartners.nhs.uk/welcome,48325.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Christine Wenham

christine.wenham@nhs.net

01322421480

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1475-25-0004

Job locations

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

DA1 1QY


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