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Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd Practice Nurse
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Chiltern House Medical Centre on a full-time/part-time basis. This flexible role is ideal for a nurse seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of clinical services and actively contribute to the health and wellbeing of our local patient population.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for delivering a broad range of nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative care. The role includes providing routine treatment, supporting well woman and well man clinics, administering vaccinations, and contributing to the development of clinical policies and procedures.
About us
Chiltern House Medical Centre is committed to delivering outstanding clinical services to our NHS patients. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-focused care from the first point of contact through to diagnosis and treatment. We promote a respectful and inclusive working environment and believe that our patients come first in everything we do.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
Depending on experience Depending on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0054-26-0108CHMC
Job locations
Chiltern House Medical Centre
Temple End
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients
f. Provide travel medicine services
g. Request pathology services as necessary
h. Process pathology results as required
i. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
k. Ensure read codes are used effectively
l. Maintain chronic disease registers
m. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
n. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics
o. Chaperone patients where necessary
p. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
q. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
r. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
s. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
t. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
u. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
y. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:
a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle
b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments
c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients
f. Provide travel medicine services
g. Request pathology services as necessary
h. Process pathology results as required
i. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
k. Ensure read codes are used effectively
l. Maintain chronic disease registers
m. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
n. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics
o. Chaperone patients where necessary
p. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
q. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
r. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
s. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
t. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
u. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
y. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:
a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle
b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments
c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Chaperone procedure; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Travel medicine; Diabetes; Hypertension; Asthma; Spirometry; CHD; Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.); Understands the importance of evidence-based practice; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs; Knowledge of health promotion strategies; Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy;
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena;
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Chaperone procedure; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Travel medicine; Diabetes; Hypertension; Asthma; Spirometry; CHD; Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.); Understands the importance of evidence-based practice; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs; Knowledge of health promotion strategies; Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy;
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena;
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
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 Management Solutions Ltd
Address
Chiltern House Medical Centre
Temple End
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pcmsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd
Address
Chiltern House Medical Centre
Temple End
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pcmsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiting Manager
Chad Johnson
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
Depending on experience Depending on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0054-26-0108CHMC
Job locations
Chiltern House Medical Centre
Temple End
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5DN
United Kingdom
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