General Practice Nurse
Maritime Health Partnership
Kent, ME15 6SB · CHATHAM, ME4 3EPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 December 2026
28 days leftJob description
Maritime Health Partnership is seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join its primary care team, with a particular focus on Diabe...
- Delivering high-quality reviews and management of patients with Diabetes, Asthma and COPD
- Supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets related to long-term conditions
- Undertaking annual reviews, care planning and patient education
- Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice and self-management support
- Monitoring and interpreting clinical results and initiating appropriate follow-up
- Conducting spirometry (where appropriately trained) and supporting respiratory assessments
- Delivering insulin initiation support and diabetes monitoring in line with local and national guidance
- Childhood and adult immunisations, including respiratory vaccination programmes
- Venepuncture and specimen collection
- Wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal as required
- Travel health advice and vaccinations
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NMC standards
- Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated patient care
The College Practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate General Practice Nurse with previous experience in Respiratory and/ or Diabetes Care to join our dedicated nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality long-term condition management within a supportive and innovative GP practice. Working alongside our GP Partners, Nurse Manager, and multidisciplinary clinical team, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients living with respiratory diseases and diabetes whilst contributing to the wider delivery of nursing care across the practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience in respiratory and diabetes care and, whilst an Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification would be advantageous, we welcome applications from experienced non-prescribing Practice Nurses who are keen to develop their skills within a supportive environment.
At Maritime Health, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering excellent healthcare while supporting our staff to grow professionally and personally. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration and compassionate care, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients living with long-term conditions.
Whether you are an experienced Independent Prescriber or an accomplished Practice Nurse looking to develop your prescribing skills, this role offers the opportunity to work within a progressive primary care team that values professional development and clinical excellence.
If you're passionate about helping people manage their respiratory conditions and diabetes and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Current NMC Registration
- Experience working within Primary Care and/or General Practice
- Experience managing patients with Diabetes and/or Respiratory Conditions
- Strong understanding of long-term condition management and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Qualification or recognised training in Diabetes Management
- Qualification or recognised training in Respiratory Disease Management
- Spirometry competency and interpretation skills
- Experience with insulin management and diabetes education
- Experience using EMIS Web and population health management tools
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Applications from non-prescribers with relevant primary care experience will also be considered
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
15 November 2026
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