Job summary
This position is for a part time role.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who will support the delivery of community-based prevention, early intervention and physical health programmes across GP practices and community settings.

The postholder will deliver evidence-based nursing care, health promotion and preventative interventions as part of the Federation's Prevention and Physical Health Programme, including:

• Atrial Fibrillation (AF) case finding and stroke prevention
• Severe Mental Illness (SMI) annual physical health checks
• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• Population health management initiatives
• Health promotion and Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
• NHS Health Checks (where commissioned)
• Other prevention programmes commissioned by the Federation

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare or community settings who is passionate about prevention, patient care, and improving population health outcomes. The successful candidate will be approachable, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team whilst maintaining professional boundaries and high standards of confidentiality and patient care.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
1. Prevention and Population Health
Support delivery of prevention programmes by:

• Identifying eligible patients using agreed inclusion criteria
• Delivering prevention clinics within practices and community settings
• Supporting population health initiatives
• Promoting self-management
• Reducing health inequalities
• Supporting early identification of long-term conditions

2. Physical Health Assessments
Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments including:
AF Case Finding

• Single-lead ECG recordings
• Pulse rhythm assessment
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Recognition of abnormal findings requiring GP review

SMI Physical Health Checks
Undertake comprehensive annual physical health reviews including:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Oxygen saturation
• Temperature
• Height
• Weight
• BMI
• Waist circumference (where appropriate)
• Venepuncture
• Lifestyle assessment
• Smoking assessment
• Alcohol screening
• Physical activity assessment
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Diabetes risk assessment
• Physical health questionnaires

About us
DGS Health is a GP Federation based in Gravesend, North Kent. We are comprised of 100% of local GP practices across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. We pride ourselves on being clinically led and managerially enabled and like to ensure we recruit people who share our ethos and culture. We are a small and friendly but growing organisation, employing over 33 people across a range of roles. Our services include urgent treatment services, paramedic home visiting, care home support and frailty nursing. We employ a diverse range of roles including nurses, administrators, Paramedics and GP's.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 a year WTE
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: B0282-26-0002
Job locations: The Old Rectory, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8HN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Prevention and Population Health
Support delivery of prevention programmes by:

• Identifying eligible patients using agreed inclusion criteria
• Delivering prevention clinics within practices and community settings
• Supporting population health initiatives
• Promoting self-management
• Reducing health inequalities
• Supporting early identification of long-term conditions

2. Physical Health Assessments
Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments including:
AF Case Finding

• Single-lead ECG recordings
• Pulse rhythm assessment
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Recognition of abnormal findings requiring GP review

SMI Physical Health Checks
Undertake comprehensive annual physical health reviews including:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Oxygen saturation
• Temperature
• Height
• Weight
• BMI
• Waist circumference (where appropriate)
• Venepuncture
• Lifestyle assessment
• Smoking assessment
• Alcohol screening
• Physical activity assessment
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Diabetes risk assessment
• Physical health questionnaires

3. Clinical Decision Making
Working within competence, the nurse will:

• Recognise abnormal clinical findings
• Assess patients holistically
• Prioritise clinical need
• Escalate concerns appropriately
• Refer to GPs or other professionals
• Recognise deteriorating patients
• Initiate emergency procedures where necessary

The postholder will not diagnose medical conditions independently but will exercise professional nursing judgement within their scope of practice.

4. Health Promotion
Deliver evidence-based health promotion including:

• Smoking cessation advice
• Healthy eating
• Weight management
• Physical activity
• Alcohol reduction
• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• Diabetes prevention
• Mental wellbeing
• Vaccination awareness
• Cancer screening awareness

Apply Making Every Contact Count (MECC) principles during all patient contacts.

5. Patient Education
Provide patients with information regarding:

• AF and stroke prevention
• SMI physical health
• Long-term condition prevention
• Lifestyle modification
• Medication adherence (within competence)
• Accessing local services
• Self-management strategies

6. Clinical Documentation
Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records by:

• Recording assessments in EMIS
• Completing clinical templates
• Coding activity accurately
• Recording referrals
• Maintaining data quality
• Ensuring records comply with NMC standards

7. Communication
Communicate effectively with:

• Patients
• Families
• Carers
• GP Practices
• Community Teams
• Secondary Care
• Public Health Teams

Escalate concerns promptly.

8. Safeguarding
The postholder will:

• Recognise safeguarding concerns
• Assess risk
• Follow safeguarding procedures
• Make referrals where appropriate
• Document safeguarding concerns accurately

9. Infection Prevention and Control
The postholder will:

• Comply with IPC policies
• Maintain equipment
• Clean clinical equipment
• Use PPE appropriately
• Report IPC risks

10. Quality Improvement
Participate in:

• Clinical audit
• Service evaluation
• Incident reporting
• Learning from incidents
• Clinical governance
• Continuous quality improvement

11. Professional Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will:

• Maintain NMC registration
• Work within the NMC Code
• Maintain clinical competence
• Participate in appraisal
• Participate in clinical supervision
• Complete mandatory training
• Maintain a professional portfolio
• Support students and junior staff where appropriate

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Adult Level 1
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Clinical assessment skills
• Venepuncture competency
• Ability to recognise deterioration
• Understanding of cardiovascular disease prevention
• Understanding of health inequalities
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Knowledge of Information Governance
• IT literacy including EMIS (or similar systems)

Experience
Essential

• Experience working within primary care, community nursing or outpatient services
• Experience undertaking clinical assessments
• Experience delivering health promotion
• Experience using electronic patient record systems

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Compassionate
• Professional
• Organised
• Adaptable
• Team player
• Able to work autonomously
• Committed to high-quality patient care

Other
Essential

• Full UK Driving License
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• NMC Registration maintained throughout employment

Desirable

• Experience of AF case finding
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Experience delivering SMI annual health checks
• Experience within General Practice
• Experience in population health management
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology
• Teaching or mentoring experience

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: DGS Health LTD
Address: The Old Rectory, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8HN, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Lead
Hayley Markwell
dgshealth.hr@nhs.net
01474555530

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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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.