Practice Nurse
The closing date is 30 November 2026

Job summary
Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice is a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and South Stevenage, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 in both suburban and semi-rural settings.

We are a teaching and training practice, supporting GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners. We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and well-organised team.

Please note - General Practice experience is essential. We are seeking 3 days per week to include Wednesdays and Fridays - the third day has some flexibility and can be discussed, we can consider up to 30 hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practice nurse to join our Nursing team and assist in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of essential services. The successful candidate will have experience in core areas such as cervical screening, childhood and adult immunisations, complex wound care including compression, contraception advice, travel health, and infection prevention and control.

You will be joining a practice that values professional development, offers regular learning opportunities, and embraces innovation to make your work more efficient and rewarding. If you are looking to work in a collaborative, education-focused environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will work across both sites, providing a broad range of clinical services in line with national guidance and local protocols. Duties include:

• Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups
• Managing and supporting patients with long term conditions
• Undertaking cervical screening and supporting well woman services
• Providing contraception services including pill checks and depot injections
• Delivering complex and simple wound care, including Level 1 Leg Ulcer/compression, suture and staple removal
• Offering travel health advice and administering travel vaccinations
• Conducting NHS Health Checks, childhood immunisations, and health promotion interventions
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies using SystmOne
• Chaperoning patients and assisting with minor procedures when required
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices across the surgery

About us
Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice is a well-established, two-site GP surgery caring for a varied and interesting patient population across suburban and semi-rural Hertfordshire.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a highly capable administrative team. We value collaboration, kindness, and open communication, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

We embrace digital tools, including SystmOne, Accurx total triage, and Surgery Connect telephony, to improve access and efficiency, freeing up more time for patient care. As a teaching and training practice, we host GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners, and we are passionate about developing our team through protected learning time and ongoing CPD.

Joining us means becoming part of a progressive, supportive, and well-organised practice that prioritises staff wellbeing, patient outcomes, and working together to meet the needs of our community.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A5191-26-0006

Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of the wider clinical team. The role covers a broad range of general practice nursing duties, supporting the delivery of essential services, chronic disease management, and health promotion.

The postholder will work across both sites of Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 across suburban and semi-rural communities. As a teaching and training practice, we regularly support GP trainees, and other learners, and we encourage all team members to pursue professional development and areas of special interest.

The Practice Nurse will alongside the Lead Practice Nurse, contribute to the achievement of clinical targets, including those within QOF, IIF, local enhanced services, infection prevention and control, and other practice objectives, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred care at all times.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups
• Undertake cervical screening and support well woman services
• Provide contraception services including pill checks and depot injections
• Deliver wound care, including suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and leg ulcer management
• Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations in line with national guidelines
• Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions
• Support the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes
• Assist in chronic disease management where appropriate, working within the scope of professional competence
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies, using SystmOne templates and coding
• Chaperone patients and assist with minor surgical procedures when required
• Support infection prevention and control practices across the surgery, ensuring compliance with policy

Professional Development and Governance

• Maintain NMC registration and uphold the professional standards of practice and behaviour as set out in the NMC Code
• Participate in personal continuing professional development and training activities to maintain clinical competence and expand scope of practice where appropriate
• Engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, service reviews, and reflective practice, to support continuous quality improvement
• Ensure care is delivered in line with agreed clinical protocols, evidence-based best practice, national guidance, and legal frameworks
• Comply with CQC standards and the policies and procedures of the practice
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for students and other trainees within the practice

Team and Organisational Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the Nursing team and with GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, other nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient pathways and an integrated approach to care
• Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary case discussions, and training events
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, patient information resources, and service delivery models
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environment
• Experience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisations
• Understanding of QOF and clinical governance

Desirable

• Training in travel health and smoking cessation
• Experience managing chronic disease clinics (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD)
• Experience in quality improvement and audit

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice
Address: St Martins Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ER, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Amy Elliott, knebworth.manager@nhs.net, 01438812494

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