Job summary To provide and maintain a high standard of general nursing care to the University Medical Centres patients, working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The duties include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN. Working as a 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 asinfection 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. The post holder will undertake any additional roles agreed between the post holder and the Partnership as appropriate, having regard to current training. The post-holder will work in accordance with the NMC and ensure adherence to NICE and other relevant clinical guidelines. About us Join Our Friendly GP Practice Team We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP practice. Our practice strives on delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere, excellent team spirit, balancing the needs of our patients with the wellbeing of our team. We have an atypical growing patient population of 15,000 predominantly students based at the University of Kent at Canterbury. We have 6 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs and an experienced and innovative nursing team providing high quality patient care, all supported by our wonderful administration teams. As a training practice we are involved in the training and education of GP Registrars, and nurses and medical students studying at KMMS. Why Join Us? Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff who prioritise collaboration and learning. Professional Development: Opportunities for training, CPD, and career progression to help you grow and develop the role. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a supportive approach to personal commitments. A competitive salary closely aligned to Agenda for Change. Location: Based on the University of Kent, Canterbury campus our practice benefits from good transport links to the city centre and surrounding areas. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,425 to £41,950 a year Depending on Experience. 22.5hrs- 37.5hrs a week considered Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A3620-25-0001 Job locations Giles Lane Canterbury Kent CT2 7PB Job description Job responsibilities Post Title: Practice Nurse Responsible to: Lead Nurse Accountable to: Partners & Practice Manager of University Medical Centre Base: University Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent Job Summary To provide and maintain a high standard of general nursing care to the University Medical Centres patients, working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The duties include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN. Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. 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. The post holder will undertake any additional roles agreed between the post holder and the Partnership as appropriate, having regard to current training. The post-holder will work in accordance with the NMC and ensure adherence to NICE and other relevant clinical guidelines. 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: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs 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) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately CQC (Care Quality Commission) Under supervision of the GP Partners / Practice Manager to assist staff and clinicians to ensure that the practice fully complies with the CQC regulations To ensure that all policies and procedures within areas of responsibilities are up to date and are amended as and when required 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 In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential 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 Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Be respectful to colleagues and help maintain a supportive working environment. Contribution to the Implementation of Services The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Post Title: Practice Nurse Responsible to: Lead Nurse Accountable to: Partners & Practice Manager of University Medical Centre Base: University Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent Job Summary To provide and maintain a high standard of general nursing care to the University Medical Centres patients, working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The duties include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN. Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. 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. The post holder will undertake any additional roles agreed between the post holder and the Partnership as appropriate, having regard to current training. The post-holder will work in accordance with the NMC and ensure adherence to NICE and other relevant clinical guidelines. 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: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs 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) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately CQC (Care Quality Commission) Under supervision of the GP Partners / Practice Manager to assist staff and clinicians to ensure that the practice fully complies with the CQC regulations To ensure that all policies and procedures within areas of responsibilities are up to date and are amended as and when required 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 In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential 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 Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Be respectful to colleagues and help maintain a supportive working environment. Contribution to the Implementation of Services The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational Health clearance. Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident. Flexible and co-operative. High levels of integrity and loyalty. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient. Commitment to ongoing professional development. 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. Desirable Motivated, forward thinker. Effectively utilise resources. Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of working autonomously. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples. ECGs. Venepuncture. New patient medicals. Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel. Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Travel medicine. Chronic disease management awareness for: Diabetes. Hypertension. CHD. Asthma. Spirometry. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs. Chaperone procedure. Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Effective time management - planning and organising. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Desirable Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes. Experience with clinical risk management. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council. Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management. Family planning qualification. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational Health clearance. Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident. Flexible and co-operative. High levels of integrity and loyalty. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient. Commitment to ongoing professional development. 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. Desirable Motivated, forward thinker. Effectively utilise resources. Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of working autonomously. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples. ECGs. Venepuncture. New patient medicals. Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel. Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Travel medicine. Chronic disease management awareness for: Diabetes. Hypertension. CHD. Asthma. Spirometry. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs. Chaperone procedure. Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Effective time management - planning and organising. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Desirable Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes. Experience with clinical risk management. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council. Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management. Family planning 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. 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 University Medical Centre Address Giles Lane Canterbury Kent CT2 7PB Employer's website https://www.umckent.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)