Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated experiencedPractice Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills who thrives in a collaborative primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver general nursing services including wound care, cervical cytology, immunisations, and travel vaccinations

• Manage long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) in line with national guidelines

• Conduct NHS health checks and screening programmes

• Undertake health promotion and patient education

• Participate in infection prevention and control processes

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care

• Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

• Experience working within primary care or community settings

• Competency in chronic disease management

• Experience in immunisation and vaccination programmes

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Proficient in clinical IT systems- EMIS

About us

Chipping Norton Health Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving a patient population of approximately 16,000 patients. We are a well-organised practice with strong clinical leadership and robust administrative support systems in place.

Our experienced and highly skilled nursing team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of primary care services. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent clinical standards, supporting professional development, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4695-26-0001

Job locations

Russell Way

Chipping Norton

Oxon

OX7 5FA

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Key Duties and Responsibilities****Clinical Practice
• Deliver general nursing services including wound care, Leg ulcer care and dressing, removal of sutures/clips, and ECG recording
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidelines
• Undertake cervical cytology (if trained)
• Perform NHS Health Checks and other screening activities
• Conduct blood tests and other routine clinical procedures
• Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health support (where competent)

Chronic Disease Management

• Manage patients with long-term conditions in line with NICE and local guidance

• Run chronic disease clinics including:

• Asthma management (preferable experience)

• COPD management (preferable experience)

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Cardiovascular disease

• Perform spirometry/FENO (if trained)

• Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation

• Support QOF achievement through structured reviews and accurate clinical coding Health Promotion and Patient Education

• Provide lifestyle advice including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity

• Support self-management strategies for patients with long-term conditions

• Deliver personalised care planning Clinical Governance and Quality

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system

• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and infection prevention and control processes

• Work within NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice policies

• Maintain professional registration and CPD requirements Team Working

• Work collaboratively within the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team

• Support junior staff and healthcare assistants where appropriate

• Participate in practice meetings and training events

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Experience working in primary care, community, or outpatient settings
• Competency in immunisations and vaccination delivery
• Experience managing long-term conditions
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• IT proficiency and experience using electronic patient record systems

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in asthma and COPD management
• Spirometry qualification
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Cytology training
• Experience working towards QOF targets

Job description

Job responsibilities

Chronic Disease Management

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Practice Nurse experience essential.
• Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
• Experience in management of Diabetes
• Cytology
• immunisations
• Leg ulcers
• Wound care management

Desirable

• Spirometry qualification
• Experience working towards QOF targets
• Experience in management of Asthma and COPD
• Experience in management of Diabetes
• immunisations
• Travel
• wound care management
• Leg ulcer/low limb assessment
• Doppler

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Desirable

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Employer details

Employer name

Chipping Norton Health Centre

Address

Russell Way

Chipping Norton

Oxon

OX7 5FA

Employer's website

https://www.chippingnortonhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chipping Norton Health Centre

Address

Russell Way

Chipping Norton

Oxon

OX7 5FA

Employer's website