Practice Nurse
Headcorn Surgery

The closing date is 27 November 2026

Job summary
We are recuriting for a Practice Nurse to work in a large nursing team, the team are welcoming and friendly.

We work across 3 surgeries so you will have an opportunity to work with a great team who are always helpful

Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing a high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

Clinical Experience:

• Experience in either asthma, COPD or diabetes reviews is essential
• To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
• Wound care
• Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
• Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
• Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs. Signpost patients to relevant support networks
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
• Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
• Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing

About us
The surgeries are very busy but the team remain enthusiastic and strive to provide the best care for our patients.

We have an on-site gym that you can use as long as access to an on site cafe which is discounted

Details

• Date posted: 09 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: A5480-26-0007

Job locations

• Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA, United Kingdom
• Greensand Health Centre, Heath Road, Linton, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME17 4NU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing a high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

Clinical Practice

• Experience in either asthma, COPD or diabetes reviews is essential
• To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
• Wound care
• Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
• Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
• Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs. Signpost patients to relevant support networks
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
• Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
• Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
• Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders
• Act as an advocate when representing patients

Administration

• To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the system using agreed Read/Snomed Codes
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care
• To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
• To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans

Delivering a Quality Service

• To maintain own annual administration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
• To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies.
• Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH etc.) are implemented and adhered to
• To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
• To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDDP kept up to date in line with the requirements of the practice
• Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in house clinical training sessions
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time
• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate

Personal and Team Development

• Take responsibility for own development learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Attend meetings representing the nursing team when appropriate.

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence
• Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need
• Prioritise own workload
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care

Equality and Diversity

• Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
• Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
• Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
• Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification
Experience
Essential: Respiratory experience essential; COPD experience; Asthma experience
Desirable: Experience in Diabetes

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: Headcorn Surgery
• Address: Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.headcornsurgery.co.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Human Resources Manager, Debbie Aitken, debbie.aitken@nhs.net

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.