Practice Nurse in Harlow

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and committed Primary Care Team at Lister Medical Centre. The role involves providing treatment, preventative services, chronic disease management, health screening, patient education and audit activities. The postholder will play an active role in the ongoing development of clinical services, ensuring care is safe, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to improving patient outcomes. They will be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, committed to maintaining high standards of care and supporting the practice in meeting its clinical and organisational objectives.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously within the NMC Code and practice guidelines.
• Chronic disease management including Asthma, COPD and Diabetes.
• Provide cervical cytology screening, deliver immunisations and travel vaccinations.
• Participate in clinical governance and protocol development.
• Accurate documentation of patient consultations.
• Safe handling of samples, PPE, sharps and clinical waste.
• Comply with practice health and safety policies.
• Contribute to audits and research activities.
• Ensure respectful, non-judgemental care and maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.

About us

Lister Medical Centre is based in Harlow, Essex. We are a well-established, friendly teaching practice, and our dedicated team includes 8 GPs, 4 Emergency Care Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Nursing Associates, 2 Physician Associates, 4 HCAs and 17 admin/support staff. We have been providing a full range of GP services for over 30 years and have a patient list size of over 21,000 patients. As a teaching practice, we have Foundation Doctors and Students from Cambridge University based with us. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We are situated in a purpose-built health centre close to local amenities.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description saved under the Supporting Information section for further details.

Person Specification

Other

• Able to work in a calm and organised manner in situations of extreme workload.
• Ability to respond to potential emergency situations.
• Willingness to attend training as deemed appropriate.

Experience

To provide a range of GP care including:

• Routine immunisations for infant, child and adult
• Family planning advice
• Wound care and Suture removal

Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. Understanding of clinical governance its significance and impact upon practice. Experience of Chronic Disease Management:

• Diabetes management
• Asthma management
• COPD management
• Other care as per GMS

Qualifications

• Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development and ongoing learning.
• Experience in GP practice work.
• Cervical cytology trained and registered.
• Up to date BLS and Anaphylaxis.

Skills and Abilities

• Infection Control
• Knowledge of CQC Regulations
• Experience of working with QOF
• Experience of working with PGDs
• Experience of working in SystemOne
• Basic IT skills in word processing and email
• Good communication skills and record keeping

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.