Practice Nurse

About the Role

Highwoods Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive team. We are offering part-time hours which will need to include a Tuesday and Thursday.

Main duties of the role will include:

• Delivering a wide range of nursing clinics: chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension), immunisations (adult and children), travel health, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion
• Managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and clinical audits
• Developing and reviewing practice nursing protocols and standard operating procedures
• Liaising with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team on complex patient care
• Supporting infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives Involvement in health promotions and clinical meetings

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
• Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.

About Us

Highwoods Surgery is a thriving GP practice based in north Colchester, caring for approximately 7,800 patients. The surgery is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

We are a training practice; therefore, we promote teaching and education for all staff. We place a strong emphasis on supporting the development of our team, encouraging ongoing learning and providing opportunities for colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers.

We are proud of the high standard of care we provide and are rated “Good” by the CQC.

Benefits include:

• NHS pension scheme
• On site parking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.