Practice Nurse

Job Summary
Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice is a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and South Stevenage, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 in both suburban and semi-rural settings.
We are a teaching and training practice, supporting GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners. We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and well-organised team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practice nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of essential services. The successful candidate will have experience in core areas such as cervical screening, childhood and adult immunisations, wound care, contraception advice, travel health, and infection prevention and control.
You will be joining a practice that values professional development, offers regular learning opportunities, and embraces innovation to make your work more efficient and rewarding. If you are looking to work in a collaborative, education-focused environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse Will Work Across Both Sites, Providing a Broad Range Of Clinical Services In Line With National Guidance And Local Protocols. Duties Include:
Acting as the immunisation lead for the practice, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groupsUndertaking cervical screening and supporting well woman servicesProviding contraception services including pill checks and depot injectionsDelivering wound care, including suture and staple removalOffering travel health advice and administering travel vaccinationsConducting NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventionsSupporting the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemesMaintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies using SystmOneChaperoning patients and assisting with minor procedures when requiredSupporting infection prevention and control practices across the surgery
About Us
Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice is a well-established, two-site GP surgery caring for a varied and interesting patient population across suburban and semi-rural Hertfordshire.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a highly capable administrative team. We value collaboration, kindness, and open communication, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace.
We embrace digital tools, including SystmOne, Accurx total triage, and Surgery Connect telephony, to improve access and efficiency, freeing up more time for patient care. As a teaching and training practice, we host GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other learners, and we are passionate about developing our team through protected learning time and ongoing CPD.
Joining us means becoming part of a progressive, supportive, and well-organised practice that prioritises staff wellbeing, patient outcomes, and working together to meet the needs of our community.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A5191-25-0009
Job locations
St Martins Road
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6ER
Marymead Medical Practice
18 Spring Drive
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 8AZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of the wider clinical team. The role covers a broad range of general practice nursing duties, supporting the delivery of essential services, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
The postholder will work across both sites of Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice, serving a diverse patient population of around 13,000 across suburban and semi-rural communities. As a teaching and training practice, we regularly support nursing students, GP trainees, medical students, and other learners, and we encourage all team members to pursue professional development and areas of special interest.
The Practice Nurse will contribute to the achievement of clinical targets, including those within QOF, IIF, local enhanced services, infection prevention and control, and other practice objectives, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred care at all times.
Clinical Responsibilities
Act as the immunisation lead for the practice, ensuring safe and effective delivery of national and local vaccination programmes across all age groups
Undertake cervical screening and support well woman services
Provide contraception services including pill checks and depot injections
Deliver wound care, including suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and ulcer management
Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations in line with national guidelines
Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions
Support the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF, and local incentive schemes
Assist in chronic disease management where appropriate, working within the scope of professional competence
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies, using SystmOne templates and coding
Chaperone patients and assist with minor surgical procedures when required
Support infection prevention and control practices across the surgery, acting as a resource for colleagues and ensuring compliance with policy
Professional Development and Governance
Maintain NMC registration and uphold the professional standards of practice and behaviour as set out in the NMC Code
Participate in personal continuing professional development and training activities to maintain clinical competence and expand scope of practice where appropriate
Engage in clinical governance processes, including audits, service reviews, and reflective practice, to support continuous quality improvement
Ensure care is delivered in line with agreed clinical protocols, evidence-based best practice, national guidance, and legal frameworks
Comply with CQC standards and the policies and procedures of the practice
Contribute to a positive learning environment for students and other trainees within the practice
Team And Organisational Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, other nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient pathways and an integrated approach to care
Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary case discussions, and training events
Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, patient information resources, and service delivery models
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Team And Organisational Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, other nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient pathways and an integrated approach to care
Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary case discussions, and training events
Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, patient information resources, and service delivery models
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care environmentExperience in cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and immunisationsUnderstanding of QOF and clinical governance
Desirable
Experience leading or supervising a nursing teamTraining in travel health and smoking cessationExperience managing chronic disease clinics (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD)Experience in quality improvement and audit
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership
Person Specification
Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in chronic disease management or leadership
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
Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice
Address
St Martins Road
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6ER
Employer''s website
https://www.knebworthandmarymeaddrs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice
Address
St Martins Road
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6ER
Employer''s website
https://www.knebworthandmarymeaddrs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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