# Practice Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Primary Care Careers.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Primary Care Careers
- **Location:** Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Practice nurse
- **Salary:** Depends on experience
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19T13:26:00.650Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0038-26-0959
- **Application URL:** https://vacancies.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/vacancies/30084/practice-nurse.html
- **Employer website:** https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Highwoods Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive team. We are offering part-time hours which will need to include a Tuesday and Thursday.

### Main duties of the job

- Delivering a wide range of nursing clinics: chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension), immunisations (adult and children), travel health, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion
- Managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and clinical audits
- Developing and reviewing practice nursing protocols and standard operating procedures
- Liaising with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team on complex patient care
- Supporting infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
- Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Involvement in health promotions and clinical meetings

### About us

Highwoods Surgery is a thriving GP practice based in north Colchester, caring for approximately 7,800 patients. The surgery is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We are a training practice; therefore, we promote teaching and education for all staff. We place a strong emphasis on supporting the development of our team, encouraging ongoing learning and providing opportunities for colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers. We are proud of the high standard of care we provide and are rated Good by the CQC. Benefits include: NHS pension scheme On site parking.

### Details

- Date posted: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 30084
- Job locations: Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

### UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
- Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
- Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

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