Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse to join our team on a part time basis for 24 hours per week. Hours and days can be flexible, to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for general practice nursing duties including:
Cytology
Chronic Disease Management
Child and Travel Immunisation
QOF
Along with supporting the management team with the development of clinical policy and procedures.
About Us
Berwick Surgery is a well established practice with a list size of circa 4700. We are part of Havering South PCN which is a group of 11 practices working collaboratively to improve the health of our local population.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2468-25-0003
Job locations
17 Berwick Road
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9QU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, to include the delegation of duties to other team members as appropriate
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols
Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary
Supplies And Equipment Treatment Room And Other Areas
In participation with the operations manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
Administrative And Professional Responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols
Research projects
Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice
Student/staff education and training
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff with special responsibility for nursing staff
Liaison
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality
Professional development
- Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Administrative And Professional Responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols
Research projects
Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice
Student/staff education and training
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff with special responsibility for nursing staff
Liaison
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality
Professional development
- Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Nursing degree
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant certificates
- Asthma/copd/diabetes management
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Competent with Emis Web system
- Able to work autonomously
Person Specification
Essential
- Competent with Emis Web system
- Able to work autonomously
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
Berwick Surgery
Address
17 Berwick Road
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9QU
Employer's website
https://www.berwicksurgeryrainham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Berwick Surgery
Address
17 Berwick Road
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9QU
Employer's website
https://www.berwicksurgeryrainham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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