Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: A5612-26-0000
Job SummaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse or a nurse looking to further develop their clinical skills within a busy GP practice.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patient population and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Main Duties of the JobApplicants must be competent and confident in delivering core Practice Nursing services, including:
- Childhood immunisations and vaccinations
- Cervical cytology (smear taking)
- Complex wound care and dressings
- NHS travel vaccinations and advice
- Health promotion and preventative care
- Infection prevention and control
- Chronic disease monitoring and general nursing duties within primary care
About UsJoining St Andrews Medical Centre means becoming part of a friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative team that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. You will work closely alongside our experienced Lead Nurse, GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary team, where everyone's contribution is valued and respected.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive and inclusive working environment where teamwork, open communication, and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. Our nursing team works together to share knowledge, develop skills, and provide high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring no one feels isolated in their role.
We are committed to supporting your professional development and encourage ongoing learning through training opportunities, mentorship, and career progression. We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a workplace where staff feel appreciated, empowered, and able to thrive.
If you are looking to join a practice where you can make a genuine difference, be supported by our Lead Nurse and a welcoming clinical team, and work in an environment that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities- Carry out cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.
- Administer childhood, adult and travel immunisations (where appropriately trained).
- Administer vaccinations, including seasonal influenza (where applicable).
- Perform wound care, dressings and ulcer management.
- Remove sutures and clips.
- Undertake ear irrigation (where trained and appropriate).
- Carry out NHS Health Checks.
- Perform ECGs and other clinical observations.
- Conduct venepuncture where required.
- Undertake health promotion and lifestyle advice.
- Provide contraceptive advice and injectable contraception.
- Support infection prevention and control procedures.
- Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using the clinical system.
- Deliver structured reviews for patients with long-term conditions.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialThis 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
