Practice Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment, supporting doctors and other healthcare professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your nursing skills, contribute to patient wellbeing, and develop your professional expertise in a supportive setting.

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, wound care, and health education.
• Administer medications and vaccinations accurately in accordance with prescribed protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs and record medical histories with attention to detail.
• Assist with minor procedures and ensure the clinical environment remains clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Support patients through health promotion activities and provide advice on managing chronic conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

Christchurch Medical Practice is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We valueteamwork, professional development and continuous improvement, creating an environment where staff are supported to develop their skills and deliver outstanding care.

Aspart of our nursing team, you will work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care. We actively encourage continuing professional development and support staff in expanding their clinical competencies and areas of interest.

Please also see main Job Description under supporting documents.

Practice Nurse delivering high-quality, patient-centred carein primary care.

Join our nursing team providing treatment, prevention andhealth promotion services.

Registered Practice Nurse supporting patient care, screening and chronic disease management.

Delivering compassionate nursing care, immunisations andlong-term condition support.

Exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse in a friendly and progressive GP practice.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
• Evidence of appropriate professional knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of audit and clinical governance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Competency and relevant certification in Asthma, COPD and Diabetes reviews.
• Basic or Advanced Life Support certification.

• Experience of treatment room nursing.
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture.
• ECG recording.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• Assisting with minor surgery.
• Health screening and preventative care.
• Long-term condition management.
• Experience supporting patients and carers.
• Experience working within primary care/general practice.
• Experience of GMS contract and QOF requirements.
• Experience in health improvement, public health or community-based care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety requirements.
• IT skills including email, internet usage and clinical systems.
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies.

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.