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Vacancy: Practice Nurse
- Employer: Wallasey Medical Centre
- Location: 1 Wallasey Crescent, Ickenham, Middlesex UB10 8SA
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: Part-time Tuesday 9.30am to 1pm, Wednesday 3pm to 6.30pm, Thursday 9.30am to 1pm
- Closing date: 30th November 2026 - We will close the advert once we have enough applicants
Job Summary
Wallasey Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and professional primary care team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.
We are a small well-established GP practice committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse looking to work within a supportive environment.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care and promoting health and wellbeing to patients across a range of clinical services, including:
- Chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
- Cervical screening
- Childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidelines.
- Travel health advice and vaccinations.
- Wound care and dressings.
- NHS Health Checks.
- Phlebotomy and ECG recording.
- Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
- Infection prevention and control activities.
- Accurate clinical record keeping using EMIS Web
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Qualification in immunisation and vaccination administration.
Experience
- Previous experience working in General Practice, Primary Care, Community Nursing, or a similar healthcare setting.
- Experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
- Experience delivering health promotion advice.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Understanding of clinical governance and patient confidentiality requirements.
- IT literacy and experience maintaining electronic patient records.
Desirable
Qualifications
- Cervical Cytology qualification.
- Chronic Disease Management qualifications.
Experience
- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Knowledge of QOF requirements.
- Experience conducting NHS Health Checks.
- Experience within a General Practice setting.
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Regular clinical and practice meetings.
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 to be made to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Applicants should ensure their registration is stated on their application form.