Practice Nurse in Hitchin

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Primary Care General Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy GP practice setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about primary care and committed to maintaining high clinical standards.

Main duties of the job:

• Cervical cytology (smears)
• Childhood immunisations, including baby immunisations
• Travel vaccinations and advice
• Wound care and dressings
• Chronic disease management (where appropriate)
• Health promotion and screening activities
• Infection prevention and control

About us:

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership is a well-established and patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality primary care services to our local community. We pride ourselves on providing accessible, compassionate, and holistic care to a diverse patient population. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. The practice is dedicated to continuous improvement, staff development, and maintaining high clinical standards in line with NHS England guidelines. We actively support ongoing training and professional development, creating an environment where staff feel valued and empowered. We aim to foster a welcoming and supportive workplace culture, encouraging teamwork, innovation, and a strong commitment to patient care.

Job responsibilities:

The post holder will work as part of the primary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The role includes health promotion, disease prevention, screening, and management of patients with both acute and chronic conditions. The nurse will be responsible for a range of clinical duties, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with practice protocols and national guidelines set by NHS England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cervical cytology (smears) in line with national screening programmes
• Administration of childhood immunisations, including baby immunisations
• Travel health advice and administration of travel vaccinations
• Wound care management, including dressings and leg ulcer care
• Undertaking health checks and NHS health screening
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD) where appropriate
• Administering injections and medications in accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or prescriptions
• Infection prevention and control, including maintaining clinical standards

Patient Care:

• Provide holistic, patient-centred care
• Promote health education and self-care to patients
• Support patients in making informed decisions about their health
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and respect at all times

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records using clinical systems
• Ensure all documentation complies with legal and professional standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other performance targets

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff
• Participate in team meetings and clinical discussions
• Support and mentor junior staff where appropriate

Professional Development:

• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
• Participate in mandatory and relevant training
• Keep a professional portfolio demonstrating competencies and qualifications
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and revalidation requirements

Health & Safety / Governance:

• Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with infection control policies
• Report incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with practice procedures
• Maintain awareness of safeguarding policies for adults and children

Confidentiality:

The post holder must maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care and practice business, in accordance with data protection regulations.

Flexibility:

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, as requested by the Practice Manager or GP Partners.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to adapt to a busy and changing environment
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Interest in service development and quality improvement
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Experience:

• Experience working as a registered nurse
• Proven competency in cervical cytology (smears), baby and childhood immunisations, wound care and dressings
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Previous experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Experience in chronic disease management and health promotion

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Relevant training certificates in cervical cytology (smears), childhood immunisations (including baby immunisations), wound care, additional qualifications in primary care nursing, chronic disease management training (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD), mentorship or teaching qualification

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.