Job summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our GP practice team. As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering a range of high-quality clinical services and supporting the practice in the provision of excellent patient care. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. Main duties of the job The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. About us East Croydon Medical Centre is centrally located in the fast developing town of Croydon with its many transport links. The practice care for 25,000 patients from a diverse population. We are a large, hardworking General Practice with a multi-disciplinary Team which includes Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physician Associates, GPs, along with a supportive and experienced administrative Team. We enjoy and feel positive about modern General Practice but also strive to ensure a healthy home/work balance. We are active members of our Primary Care Network and support the ethos behind this. Details Date posted 18 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0433-25-0010 Job locations 59 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6SD Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Conducting health assessments, screening, and triage services, and providing appropriate follow-up care. Undertaking a range of clinical procedures, including wound care, immunisations, cervical screening, and phlebotomy. Supporting patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Providing health education and promoting preventative care to patients. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation. Supporting the clinical team with administrative tasks and participating in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. Ensuring that all clinical activities are conducted in line with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Immunisations: Weekly ordering of vaccines Vaccine stocktake and rotation of stock Review of QOF targets and working with care coordinator for recalls Ensure data loggers and fridge temperature records on teamnet Coding weekly SCID results Ensure care coordinators receiving and actioned weekly imms lists Flu order Organise flu clinics from June Update Vaccine cold chain policy annual Infection Control : 3 monthly audit Annual audit and update of infection control policy Regular infection control updates for staff Diabetes: Working with DWG 6 weekly meetings Organise group consultations for patients Organise Health promotion sessions for diabetes Review Eclipse data and target achievements Report back to Sana and partners re achievements Ensure annual update training for staff Organise diabetes consultant sessions and DSN sessions Ensure monthly DESP spreadsheet completed Asthma: Work closely with asthma group Plan and support implementation of robust call/recall system with care coordinators Ensure annual update training for staff Review QOF targets and achievements 3 monthly Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time. Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Conducting health assessments, screening, and triage services, and providing appropriate follow-up care. Undertaking a range of clinical procedures, including wound care, immunisations, cervical screening, and phlebotomy. Supporting patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Providing health education and promoting preventative care to patients. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation. Supporting the clinical team with administrative tasks and participating in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. Ensuring that all clinical activities are conducted in line with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Immunisations: Weekly ordering of vaccines Vaccine stocktake and rotation of stock Review of QOF targets and working with care coordinator for recalls Ensure data loggers and fridge temperature records on teamnet Coding weekly SCID results Ensure care coordinators receiving and actioned weekly imms lists Flu order Organise flu clinics from June Update Vaccine cold chain policy annual Infection Control : 3 monthly audit Annual audit and update of infection control policy Regular infection control updates for staff Diabetes: Working with DWG 6 weekly meetings Organise group consultations for patients Organise Health promotion sessions for diabetes Review Eclipse data and target achievements Report back to Sana and partners re achievements Ensure annual update training for staff Organise diabetes consultant sessions and DSN sessions Ensure monthly DESP spreadsheet completed Asthma: Work closely with asthma group Plan and support implementation of robust call/recall system with care coordinators Ensure annual update training for staff Review QOF targets and achievements 3 monthly Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time. Person Specification Experience Essential CQC experience Management experience is essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience in management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD Experience in cervical cytology Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Experience in using clinical systems and electronic patient records Experience using Docman and/or Emis Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health Clinical knowledge Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management Broad knowledge of clinical governance Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Strong IT skills Polite and confident Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Qualifications Essential Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Practice Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescribe Person Specification Experience Essential CQC experience Management experience is essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience in management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD Experience in cervical cytology Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Experience in using clinical systems and electronic patient records Experience using Docman and/or Emis Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health Clinical knowledge Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management Broad knowledge of clinical governance Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Strong IT skills Polite and confident Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Qualifications Essential Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Practice Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescribe Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Croydon Medical Centre Address 59 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6SD Employer's website https://www.eastcroydonmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Croydon Medical Centre Address 59 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6SD Employer's website https://www.eastcroydonmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : 59 Addiscombe Road, CR0 6SD Croydon, United Kingdom
