PRACTICE NURSE
The Acorn and Gaumont House Surgery
London, SE15 5SLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
31 days leftJob description
A part time, practice nurseAn enthusiastic and innovative GP to join our practice teamA good team worker taking active part in the practice daily life...
immunisation
debates' review
wound dressing hypertension reviews
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ALL OTHER PRACTICE NURSE DUTIES.
If you mean a job description for an NHS GP Practice Nurse, here is a typical version:
NHS GP Practice Nurse Job DescriptionJob Title: Practice Nurse
Employer: GP Surgery / Primary Care Network
Location: UK
Reports to: Practice Nurse Lead / GP Partner / Practice Manager
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Job PurposeTo provide high-quality nursing care to patients registered with the GP practice, working as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team. The Practice Nurse will assess patients, deliver treatment and preventative healthcare, support long-term condition management, and promote health and wellbeing in accordance with NHS standards and professional requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct patient assessments, including clinical observations and nursing reviews.
- Provide wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal where appropriately trained.
- Administer vaccinations and injections in accordance with national guidance.
- Carry out NHS health checks and health promotion activities.
- Support the management and monitoring of long-term conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Asthma and COPD
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Undertake blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and other appropriate clinical measurements.
- Perform ECGs and other investigations within competence.
- Take blood samples and other specimens where trained.
- Provide cervical screening where appropriately qualified.
- Provide contraception and sexual health support within scope of practice and training.
- Give patients advice on lifestyle, smoking cessation, diet, exercise and disease prevention.
- Recognise deteriorating or acutely unwell patients and take appropriate action, including escalation to a GP or emergency services.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and contemporaneous patient records.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, community nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and practice development.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of medicines, vaccines and clinical waste.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the NMC.
- Have current NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.
- Have experience in primary care, community nursing or a relevant clinical setting, depending on the role.
- Demonstrate good clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Be able to work independently while recognising when to seek advice or escalate concerns.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with relevant information-governance requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
- Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
Personal Skills- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
- Good clinical judgement and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Professional, reliable and accountable approach.
Note: The exact duties vary between GP practices and may depend on the nurse's qualifications, experience and additional training.
The Practice
PMS Practice List size of 9,400 patients, 2 GP Partners,
pharmacist 1 PCN social prescriber, 1 Pharmacy Technician & 1 Trainee GP.
Purpose built premises,
spacious, well equipped
& parking available.
Excellent skill mix with clinical
pharmacist, and nursing
team
Weekly clinical meetings
Qualifications
Essential: - NMC qualified with pin number
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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About the employer
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