Practice Nurse

Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: 25-30. Part-time Contract: Permanent

Bewicke Medical Centre is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nurse with experience in general practice, particularly in immunisations, cervical cytology, long‑term condition management, and QOF delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care, supporting chronic disease management, and contributing to improved health outcomes for our practice population.

• Delivering long‑term condition (LTC) reviews including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension
• Undertaking cervical smears in line with national screening programmes
• Providing and managing all immunisations, including routine childhood vaccinations, seasonal vaccinations (flu, COVID‑19), and travel vaccinations and travel health advice
• Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
• Delivering health promotion and NHS Health Checks
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and coding

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• Trained in cervical cytology (smear taking)
• Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience working with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets
• Experience of working with EMIS or other clinical systems
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, and national screening programmes
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of immunisation schedules and travel vaccines
• Competent clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults
• Professional, reliable, and organised
• Patient‑focused with a compassionate approach
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Committed to maintaining high clinical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Awareness of local NHS priorities and public health initiatives
• Knowledge of audit processes and quality improvement
• Experience participating in clinical audit
• Experience managing recalls and patient call systems
• Experience enhancing service delivery
• Qualification in chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• Trained in cervical cytology (smear taking)
• Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience delivering immunisation programmes (all routine vaccines)
• Experience with travel vaccinations and travel health advice
• Experience working with QOF targets
• Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS

Depending on experience, practice has a pay scale in place.