Practice Nurse

Job summary We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment between our Havant and Bedhampton sites. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to utilise and develop their nursing skills and contribute positively to patient outcomes. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services, supporting our doctors and health care assistants, and ensuring the smooth operation of the practice. Main duties of the job Your daily duties will be providing care and interventions following a list of patients who are booked into appointment slots. Their attendance could be for a variety of reasons which could include smears, chronic disease monitoring, wound care and dressings, immunisations and diagnostic tests like dopplers and ECG. It’s a role with variety that allows you to practice autonomously but also be able to access support and advice from our experienced team of professionals who are on site when required. About us Blossom Health are a GP practice based over 2 sites in Havant and Bedhampton. We have a caseload of approximately 16,000 patients. Our patients can access GP, Nursing and HCA appointments alongside accessing practitioners like physiotherapists, pharmacists and social prescribers through our involvement being within a Primary Care Network (PCN). We are a forward thinking friendly practice that puts the patient at the centre of everything we do. Our core values are Responsive, Collaboration, Improvement and Wellbeing which we consistently work towards for both our patients and staff. Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £21.49p p/h depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0136-25-0004 Job locations Blossom Health82 Park LaneBedhamptonHavantHampshirePO9 3HN Job description Clinical Manage patients with chronic conditions by running dedicated clinic sessions. Participate in national screening programs, including cervical cytology. Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations. Deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule. Offer family planning services, oral contraceptive and depo checks, general contraception advice, and HRT guidance. Promote health education and lifestyle advice to patients. Administer prescribed injections (e.g., Zoladex, Prostap, B12). Perform wound management, including doppler assessments, compression bandaging, and removal of clips or sutures. Select, perform, and interpret specific diagnostic tests Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care. Ensuring infection control standards are maintained. Act as a chaperone when required. Administration Maintain accurate patient records using agreed Read Codes on the clinical system. Order vaccinations and treatment room supplies. Support teaching and training for HCAs and other team members. Ensure completion of all documentation and tasks related to patient care. Collect data and contribute to practice audits and research projects. Assist in preparing practice development plans. General Maintain annual NMC registration alongside revalidation and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients, carers, and visiting professionals. Comply with all statutory regulations (e.g., Health & Safety, COSHH). Always demonstrate professionalism through appearance and attitude, both within and outside the practice. Maintain continuous professional development and keep your CPD up to date in line with practice requirements. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, practice meetings, and in-house clinical training sessions. Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Undertake any other reasonable duties as required. Safeguarding Using professional curiosity to identify patients at risk that may require safeguarding intervention. Notifying the safeguarding lead of any potential concerns identified during their duties which may place a person at risk of harm or abuse. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience as a Practice Nurse or in a similar primary care setting role. Experience with undertaking childhood and travel vaccines, smears and non-complex respiratory reviews. Desirable Strong knowledge of NHS protocols and primary care processes. Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Proficiency in clinical systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practice. 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: Blossom Health Havant and Bedhampton Address: Blossom Health, 82 Park Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN Employer's website: https://blossom-health.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr