Practice Nurse
Southend Medical Centre is looking for a qualified practice nurse, with experience in primary care, to join us to work as a registered practice nurse, on a part-time basis. Ideally, we are looking for 24 hours, over 3 days, on a Monday, Thursday and Friday, however, hours and shift pattern are negotiable for the right candidate.
Main duties/expectations include:- supporting and facilitating clinical care, in a holistic and proactive manner, to patients registered at the practice.
- maintaining a high, professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all practice protocols and policies.
- providing nursing assistance to all members of our healthcare team
- it is essential that the practice nurse works within their own level of competency and expands their role in accordance with practice requirements and their own scope of practice.
- working well in a team, being kind and compassionate towards our patients and being invested in your role and the practice team.
About the Candidate
It is ESSENTIAL that you have the following skills and qualifications:
- Foundation degree as a Registered Nurse and NMC registration
- Experience of working in a primary healthcare setting
- Competent in core skills such as cervical screening, contraception, childhood immunisations, vaccines, staple and suture removal and wound care, along with respiratory experience with Asthma and COPD
- Good understanding of infection prevention control with primary care
- Experience with SystmOne and great organisational skills
- An understanding of diabetes is desirable
About Us
Southend Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, award-winning practice serving over 7,300 patients. We are proud of our inclusive culture, our strong community focus, and our commitment to innovation, education and excellence in patient care.
Our achievements include:
🏆 Pride in Practice LGBTQIA+ Gold Award
🏆 Veterans Friendly Accredited Practice
🏆 Dementia Friendly Practice Award
🏆 Trauma-Informed Practice Accreditation
🏆 Impact Awards – Practice of the Year Finalist
We are also a recognised training and research practice, committed to shaping the future of primary care while ensuring exceptional care for our patients today.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a real and lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Help us deliver compassionate, accessible healthcare to those who need it most.
Apply today and be part of a service that changes lives.
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.