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Practice Nurse

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North East England
Permanent
Nurse Practitioner

Posted 11 day(s) ago

Reference: 2435190


Job summary

Highwoods Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive team. We are offering part-time hours which will need to include a Tuesday and Thursday.

Main duties of the job

  • Delivering a wide range of nursing clinics: chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension), immunisations (adult and children), travel health, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion
  • Managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and clinical audits
  • Developing and reviewing practice nursing protocols and standard operating procedures
  • Liaising with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team on complex patient care
  • Supporting infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
  • Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in health promotions and clinical meetings
About us

Highwoods Surgery is a thriving GP practice based in north Colchester, caring for approximately 7,800 patients. The surgery is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We are a training practice; therefore, we promote teaching and education for all staff. We place a strong emphasis on supporting the development of our team, encouraging ongoing learning and providing opportunities for colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers. We are proud of the high standard of care we provide and are rated Good by the CQC. Benefits include: NHS pension scheme On site parking.

Details
Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

30084

Job locations

Highwoods Square

Colchester

Essex

CO4 9SR

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
  • Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
  • Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
  • Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
  • Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
  • Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
  • Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
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

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Highwoods Square

Colchester

Essex

CO4 9SR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Highwoods Square

Colchester

Essex

CO4 9SR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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