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Reference: A3154-26-0003
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team at Swanscombe Health Centre and branch practices.
Based at Swanscombe Health Centre, the role of the Practice nurse will be to work within our nursing team, to offer support and treatment for our patients, focusing particularly on health improvement. You should have experience of working in a similar role, with relevant qualifications, NMC registration, and have excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include (but not exhaustive);
- Baby/Childhood immunisations
- Injections
- Wound care
- Cervical Screening
- Pill Checks/contraceptive clinics
- Long term condition checks/support.
- General PN duties
About us
We have a team of over 125 staff throughout 7 sites, including GPs, Paramedic Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Physicians Associates, a Physiotherapist, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Social Prescribers and the administrative support workers. Even with a large team, we work closely together and clinical staff are supported by a weekly clinical meeting.
We offer, a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications, a NHS Pension and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3154-26-0003
Job locations
Swanscombe Health Centre
Southfleet Road
Swanscombe
Kent
DA10 0BF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows.
1. Meeting patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred to them by a GP. This will usually be in surgery but occasional home visits will also be required.
2. Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral is necessary.
3. Managing the nursing care of patients, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer system, EMIS, for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data.
4. The following clinics:
Holiday Vaccination Clinic
Flu Vaccination Clinic
Cervical Smears
Family Planning
Baby immunisation Clinic
Wound Management
INR star
Assisting GP with Minor Operations
Amending or adding to services as needs are identified
5. Maintaining efficient liaison with all areas of the Primary Care Team and other agencies to assure continuity of care where necessary.
6. Routine treatment in general clinics, including:
Warfarin monitoring
Wound management
Removal of foreign bodies
ECGs
Ear syringe
And other general Treatment Room skills depending on the service need
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows.
1. Meeting patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred to them by a GP. This will usually be in surgery but occasional home visits will also be required.
2. Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral is necessary.
3. Managing the nursing care of patients, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer system, EMIS, for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data.
4. The following clinics:
Holiday Vaccination Clinic
Flu Vaccination Clinic
Cervical Smears
Family Planning
Baby immunisation Clinic
Wound Management
INR star
Assisting GP with Minor Operations
Amending or adding to services as needs are identified
5. Maintaining efficient liaison with all areas of the Primary Care Team and other agencies to assure continuity of care where necessary.
6. Routine treatment in general clinics, including:
Warfarin monitoring
Wound management
Removal of foreign bodies
ECGs
Ear syringe
And other general Treatment Room skills depending on the service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a nursing qualification and be registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Cervical Screening
- Immunisations
- Evidence of further areas of special interest relevant to Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of a fast paced nursing environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a nursing qualification and be registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Cervical Screening
- Immunisations
- Evidence of further areas of special interest relevant to Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of a fast paced nursing environment
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
Swanscombe & Bean Partnership
Address
Swanscombe Health Centre
Southfleet Road
Swanscombe
Kent
DA10 0BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swanscombehealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swanscombe & Bean Partnership
Address
Swanscombe Health Centre
Southfleet Road
Swanscombe
Kent
DA10 0BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swanscombehealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)