Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Entry-Level Nurse to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career nurse to develop their clinical skills in a supportive environment while providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside experienced clinicians, delivering a range of nursing interventions, supporting patients throughout their care journey, and contributing to safe, effective clinical services.

You will benefit from a welcoming team culture, structured support, ongoing professional development and opportunities to build clinical competencies across a variety of areas. Whether you are taking your first step into practice or looking to broaden your experience, you'll have the chance to make a real difference to patients while developing a rewarding and fulfilling nursing career.

Main duties of the job

To provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Working under appropriate supervision, supporting patients through their healthcare journey by carrying out nursing assessments, clinical interventions and health monitoring activities within your scope of practice. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality care, maintaining patient records, supporting clinical services and contributing to a positive patient experience, while developing your skills and confidence through ongoing learning and professional development.

Job description

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provides personcentred, compassionate care to patients with diverse health needs.
• Carries out basic nursing assessments, observations and interventions within level of competence (e.g. BP, pulse, temperature, wound care, health checks).
• Escalates concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
• Supports safe navigation of patients through their care journey (e.g., chaperoning, assisting with examinations, supporting vulnerable patients).

Clinical Skills & Safe Practice

• Adheres to evidencebased practice, clinical protocols and professional standards.
• Administers treatments within scope of practice (training provided).
• Maintains accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
• Supports infection prevention and control across the clinical environment.
• Engages actively in supervised learning to expand clinical competence.

Communication & Patient Interaction

• Communicates clearly, calmly and sensitively with patients, families and carers.
• Provides basic health information and promotes selfcare within competency boundaries.
• Ensures patients understand instructions, next steps and how to access further help.
• Adapts communication style to meet patient needs (e.g., cognitive impairment, anxiety, language barriers).

Teamwork & Collaborative Working

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including GPs, senior nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
• Supports colleagues during busy clinics and contributes to smooth clinic flow.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reliability and a willingness to assist with shared tasks.
• Participates in team meetings, learning sessions and reflective practice.

Organisation, Planning & Workload Management

• Manages time effectively to ensure timely delivery of clinical tasks.
• Prepares clinical areas, equipment and materials to support safe and efficient clinics.
• Follows processes for stock management, equipment checks and clinical room standards.
• Prioritises duties appropriately, seeking support when needed.

Professionalism, Values & Conduct

• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy and respect at all times.
• Acts in accordance with organisational values and the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity and safeguarding principles in all interactions.
• Reflects on practice and actively seeks feedback to improve skills and confidence.
• Shows commitment to equality, inclusion and culturally sensitive care.

Learning, Development & Growing Competence

• Engages in ongoing learning, mandatory training and competency development.
• Seeks supervision appropriately and follows guidance from senior staff.
• Builds developing knowledge of longterm conditions, public health and preventative care.
• Works towards expanding clinical competencies such as immunisations, ECGs, wound management, LTC reviews (depending on service needs).

About us

Banbury Cross Health Centre is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings.

Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and 22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation.

PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs.

With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.