Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Practice Nurse

Salary/Grade: Dependent on experience

Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week, up to full-time (job share considered)

Location: The Knoll Parkside Cheam Surrey SM3 8BS or 263-265 Gander Green Lane Sutton Surrey SM1 2HD

Reports To: Practice Manager & Senior Nurse

Accountable To: GP Partners

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Practice Overview

Cheam Family Practice serves approximately 14,000 patients across Cheam and South Sutton The team includes six GP Partners, four Salaried GPs, a dedicated nursing team with HCA support, and a comprehensive administrative team.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing services within the general practice setting. The post holder will promote health, provide clinical care, and support long-term condition management in a courteous and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Working within your scope of practice and experience:

• Deliver core nursing services including:
• Cervical cytology
• Chronic disease management (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes)
• Wound care
• Ear irrigation
• Immunisations (adults & children)
• Travel vaccinations & advice
• Contraceptive advice
• General treatment room services
• Conduct patient assessments, develop and evaluate care plans
• Home visits when required
• Promote health education and lifestyle advice
• Make appropriate referrals to internal/external health professionals
• Support QOF achievement and other clinical targets
• Participate in clinical audits and implement improvements

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EMIS Web
• Monitor and order medical supplies; ensure appropriate storage
• Support maintenance and servicing of clinical equipment
• Ensure clinical areas are well-stocked and maintained
• Assist with recall and follow-up systems for patient care

Communication

• Build effective working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• Attend internal/external meetings relevant to the role
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and carers
• Ensure informed consent is always obtained
• Respond appropriately to internal/external communications
• Clinical and PHCT meetings
• Quarterly nurse meetings with named partner

Confidentiality & Data Protection

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in line with policies and legislation
• Escalate concerns regarding patient safety in line with safeguarding policies

Equality & Diversity

• Promote an inclusive and respectful environment for patients and colleagues
• Uphold values of dignity, equality, and respect in all interactions

Leadership & Development

• Support and supervise junior nursing staff and HCAs as needed
• Participate in induction, mentoring, and student training
• Contribute to the planning and development of clinical services
• Help identify and develop opportunities for service improvement

Professional Development

• Take responsibility for personal learning and professional revalidation
• Attend mandatory and role-specific training, including outside normal hours if required
• Seek supervision and support when needed
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge, including legal and professional responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1
• NMC Registration
• Practice Nursing Qualification
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Wound Management
• Safeguarding (Adult & Child)

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
• Cervical Cytology
• Immunisations (Children & Adults)
• Hypertension Management
• Ear Irrigation
• Travel Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Contraceptive Advice
• Well Woman Health
• Population Health & Self-care Support
• Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Checks

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Wound Management
• Safeguarding (Adult & Child)

Desirable

• Contraceptive Advice
• Cervical Cytology
• Ear Irrigation
• Immunisations (Children & Adults)
• Travel Health
• Hypertension Management
• Chronic Disease Management
• Well Woman Health
• Population Health & Self-care Support
• Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Checks

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Current NICE and national clinical guidance knowledge
• Effective communication and time management
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational and auditing skills
• Ability to manage pressure and adapt to change

Desirable

• EMIS Web experience
• Understanding of QOF, GMS/PMS contracts

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional, approachable and empathetic manner
• Commitment to equality and patient-centred care
• Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented

Desirable

• Car driver (for travel if required)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).