Job Details
About Us
St Andrews Medical Centre is situated between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside. In 2021, we moved into a brand-new purpose-built medical centre within the Southborough Community Hub, providing state-of-the-art facilities for both patients and staff.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking practice serving approximately 9,900 patients and are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our local community. We use EMIS Web and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative working environment.
Our multidisciplinary team currently includes 3 Partners (2 GP Partners and 1 Clinical Pharmacist Partner), 5 Salaried GPs, a Paramedic Practitioner, a Lead Practice Nurse, a Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a General Practice Assistant, and a dedicated administrative team.
About the Role
- We 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.
Essential Skills and Experience
Applicants 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
- Health promotion and preventative care
- Infection prevention and control
- Chronic disease monitoring and general nursing duties within primary care
Desirable Skills and Experience
Whilst not essential, we would welcome applications from nurses who have experience in or are interested in developing their skills in:
- Diabetes management and reviews
- Asthma reviews
- COPD reviews
- Anticoagulation monitoring (INR clinics)
- Spirometry
What We Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
NHS Pension Scheme
Free onsite parking