Job summary
Practice Nurse Required
Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse looking to make a real difference in primary care? Join the friendly and supportive team at ICO Health Group, where you will play a vital role in delivering excellent patient care in a busy but rewarding environment.
About the Role:
As a Practice Nurse at ICO Health Group, you will provide high-quality nursing care, including managing chronic conditions, immunisations, wound care, cervical smears, and health promotion. You will work closely with GPs and the wider team to support the health and wellbeing of our patients.
What We are Looking For:
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Experience in primary care or community nursing preferred
- Skills in chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)
- Competent in immunisations and cervical screening
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- IT literate with the ability to use EMIS clinical system
- A proactive, patient-centered approach
ICO Health Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
- Provide skilled nursing care and health assessments to patients.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
- Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and compression therapy.
- Administer vaccinations and injections (including childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, and flu jabs).
- Conduct cervical smears in line with national screening guidelines.
- Provide contraceptive advice and support (as trained/appropriate).
- Provide advice and support for lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and alcohol use.
- Participate in infection prevention and control measures and maintain clinical cleanliness standards.
Administrative and Team Duties:
- Maintain accurate patient records using the EMIS clinical system.
- Participate in the call/recall system for chronic disease and screening programs.
- Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and other enhanced services.
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
About us
ICO Health Group is based within a modern Health & Leisure Centre in BR1, right in the heart of multiculturalism and diversity. We are passionate about patient led care and delivering a high standard of service to our patients. ICO Health Group has been a long-standing service in this community with strong connections We are an innovative 2-partner practice based in Downham, Bromley on the boarders of Lewisham serving practice population of over 10,000 patients.
At ICO Health Group we are using a tool called Doctaly Assist which allows us to use WhatsApp to help patients to be seen faster by a wider variety of healthcare professionals.Doctaly Assist is a platform that allows our patients to use WhatsApp to talk to the GP practice.The majority of our appointments are now made through this platform and also is used for chronic condition reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the registered patient population. This role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology, and health promotion. The nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, other nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients and the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Provide skilled nursing care and health assessments to patients.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
- Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and compression therapy.
- Administer vaccinations and injections (including childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, and flu jabs).
- Conduct cervical smears in line with national screening guidelines.
- Provide contraceptive advice and support (as trained/appropriate).
- Provide advice and support for lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and alcohol use.
- Participate in infection prevention and control measures and maintain clinical cleanliness standards.
Administrative and Team Duties:
- Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system EMIS
- Participate in the call/recall system for chronic disease and screening programs.
- Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and other enhanced services.
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Supervise or support junior staff and healthcare assistants as needed.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Previous experience in primary care or community nursing.
- Competent in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma).
- Trained in immunisation, cytology, and basic life support.
- IT literate and familiar with electronic health records.
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
- Experience with EMIS Web.
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) desirable but not essential.
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
Additional Information:
- Enhanced DBS check will be required.
- Participation in clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and training updates is expected.
- Flexibility to cover additional shifts when necessary is appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the registered patient population. This role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology, and health promotion. The nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, other nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients and the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Provide skilled nursing care and health assessments to patients.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
- Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and compression therapy.
- Administer vaccinations and injections (including childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, and flu jabs).
- Conduct cervical smears in line with national screening guidelines.
- Provide contraceptive advice and support (as trained/appropriate).
- Provide advice and support for lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and alcohol use.
- Participate in infection prevention and control measures and maintain clinical cleanliness standards.
Administrative and Team Duties:
- Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system EMIS
- Participate in the call/recall system for chronic disease and screening programs.
- Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and other enhanced services.
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Supervise or support junior staff and healthcare assistants as needed.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Previous experience in primary care or community nursing.
- Competent in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma).
- Trained in immunisation, cytology, and basic life support.
- IT literate and familiar with electronic health records.
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
- Experience with EMIS Web.
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) desirable but not essential.
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
Additional Information:
- Enhanced DBS check will be required.
- Participation in clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and training updates is expected.
- Flexibility to cover additional shifts when necessary is appreciated.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills: immunisations, smears, wound care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Organised, flexible, and proactive
- Confident with clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding
- Willingness to undertake further training and CPD
- Enhanced DBS clearance required
- Commitment to the values of patient-centered, inclusive primary care
Desirable
- Minor illness or prescribing qualification
- Experience with EMIS
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Familiarity with digital recall/reporting tools
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post-registration
- Experience in chronic disease management
Desirable
- Primary care or community nursing experience
- Experience with QOF and audits
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsRegistered Nurse (NMC)
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Practice Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills: immunisations, smears, wound care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Organised, flexible, and proactive
- Confident with clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding
- Willingness to undertake further training and CPD
- Enhanced DBS clearance required
- Commitment to the values of patient-centered, inclusive primary care
Desirable
- Minor illness or prescribing qualification
- Experience with EMIS
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Familiarity with digital recall/reporting tools
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post-registration
- Experience in chronic disease management
Desirable
- Primary care or community nursing experience
- Experience with QOF and audits
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsRegistered Nurse (NMC)
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Practice Nursing
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).
