Job Description

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest 'true' partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.

Living and breathing our values at Lakeside Healthcare

Caring & Respect

Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needs with compassion, care and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Teamwork & Quality

In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.

About the Practice/Department/Team

Oundle Medical Practice is part of Lakeside Healthcare, and a member practice within Rockingham Forest Primary Care Network (PCN). Based in the quintessential market town on the River Nene, serving a diverse patient population, the surgery has a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our team works collaboratively across disciplines to provide comprehensive primary care services, supported by robust clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment for professional development and innovation in patient care.

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled nurse to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quliaty care within a primary care setting. The successful candidate will work within the NMC Code of Conduct, supporting service development and promoting integrated care pathways for patients.

What you will do

The Practice Nurse will:

Deliver primary health care interventions and treatments in line with clinical protocols. Provide health education and promotion to patients and carers. Undertake clinical duties such as wound care, immunisations, cervical screening, phlebotomy, ECGs, and chronic disease monitoring (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD). Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care. Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives. Support infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health & safety standards. Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse with NMC 1st level registration. Degree in Nursing or equivalent healthcare qualification Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care setting Evidence of continued professional development Experience of managing/dealing with the public/patients

What we offer you (Benefits)

Generous holidays (additional long service entitlements) NHS pension and long service recognition NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card) Career opportunities Role specific training and ongoing development Great team environment

Interview process - candidate information

Our interview process will aim to meet you in person however some interviews may be carried out virtually.

Should you need

any adjustments to the recruitment process

at either application stage or interview, please contact our central HR team (details can be found on our website www.lakesidehealthcare.co.uk or you can message us through Indeed)

We encourage candidates to not delay their application as we retain the right to close the advert early should the volume of applications become very high.

Please ensure you have your Right to Work documentation available at interview

We will require you to produce the original documentation prior to your start date.

Shortlisting

We anticipate that shortlisting will commence one week after the advert has closed and will advise of interview arrangements if successful, however this timeline is dependent on the number of applications.

We aim to communicate with all candidates on the status of their application which is dependent on the hiring manager/teams once they have shortlisted.

If you require full job description and person spec please contact our central HR team.

Website

https://www.oundlesurgery.nhs.uk/

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to care for and support our patients and employees better. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 yrs. so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Equal Opportunities

Lakeside Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all our staff and job applicants are protected from unlawful discrimination. All employees and job applicants will be treated equally, fairly and with respect. We will endeavour, through appropriate training, to ensure that our hiring teams making selection and recruitment decisions will not discriminate, whether consciously or unconsciously, in making these decisions throughout our recruitment and selection processes and follow recognised industry best practice.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,248.00-19,032.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK? (Yes/No) - If you answered Yes you must be able to provide sufficient evidence upon interview. Have you worked for Lakeside Healthcare before? If Yes, where did you work? Are you a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration? (Yes / No) Do you have recent experience of working in a Primary Care setting? (Yes/No) Do you have knowledge of QOF and health promotion? (Yes/No)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/01/2026