Practice Nurse

We are seeking a motivated experienced Practice Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave
. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills who thrives in a collaborative primary care environment.

Deliver general nursing services including wound care, cervical cytology, immunisations, and travel vaccinations

Manage long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) in line with national guidelines

Conduct NHS health checks and screening programmes

Undertake health promotion and patient education

Participate in infection prevention and control processes

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Experience working within primary care or community settings

Competency in chronic disease management

Experience in immunisation and vaccination programmes

Strong communication and organisational skills

Proficient in clinical IT systems – EMIS

Chipping Norton Health Centre is a well‑established, forward‑thinking GP practice serving a patient population of approximately 16,000 patients
. We are a well‑organised practice with strong clinical leadership and robust administrative support systems in place.

Our experienced and highly skilled nursing team works collaboratively to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a broad range of primary care services. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent clinical standards, supporting professional development, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture.

• Key Duties and Responsibilities
  Clinical Practice

Deliver general nursing services including wound care, Leg ulcer care and dressing, removal of sutures/clips, and ECG recording

Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines

Undertake cervical cytology (if trained)

Perform NHS Health Checks and other screening activities

Conduct blood tests and other routine clinical procedures

Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support (where competent)

Chronic Disease Management

Manage patients with long‑term conditions in line with NICE and local guidance

Run chronic disease clinics including:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Perform spirometry/FENO (if trained)
• Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation
• Support QOF achievement through structured reviews and accurate clinical coding

Asthma & COPD management (preferable experience)

• Asthma management
• COPD management
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Perform spirometry/FENO (if trained)
• Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation
• Support QOF achievement through structured reviews and accurate clinical coding

Health Promotion and Patient Education

• Provide lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity
• Support self‑management strategies for patients with long‑term conditions
• Deliver personalised care planning

Clinical Governance and Quality

• Maintain accurate, contemporary clinical records using the practice clinical system
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and infection prevention and control processes
• Work within NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice policies
• Maintain professional registration and CPD requirements

Team Working

• Work collaboratively within the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team
• Support junior staff and healthcare assistants where appropriate
• Participate in practice meetings and training events

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Experience working in primary care, community, or outpatient settings
• Competency in immunisations and vaccination delivery
• Experience managing long‑term conditions
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• IT proficiency and experience using electronic patient record systems

Experience in asthma and COPD management

Cytology training

Experience working towards QOF targets

• Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
• Experience in management of Diabetes
• Cytology
• immunisations
• Wound care management
• Experience working towards QOF targets
• Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
• Experience in management of Diabetes
• immunisations
• Travel
• wound care management
• Leg ulcer/low limb assessment
• Doppler

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.