General Practice Nurse

General Practice Nurse

Job summary
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the Chapel Street Enhanced Care Home Team at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre under the management of the Trust to provide nursing care to the patients in residential and nursing care settings within the community in accordance with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) code of conduct and in line with the NMC scope of professional conduct.

Chronic Disease Management would be an advantage but Older Adult Vaccinations, Cervical Screening, Wound Management and an understanding of QOF are essential requirements for this role.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. The ability to work under pressure is essential.

As an EMIS Web organisation previous experience using this system would be desirable but not essential as full training would be given.

Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Nurse Lead and GPs
• Cytology
• Venepuncture
• Adult Vaccinations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• LTC management including Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Asthma, CVA, COPD
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Ability to deliver COVID Vaccinations
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral from GPs as appropriate
• Awareness of infection control and requirement to take part in infection control audit
• Participation in administration systems in the Practice (EMIS, CMCS, ICE, Docman)
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any Nurse and Practice meetings when required
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (Apply through our website)

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-0826-8175021
Job locations: Chapel Street Medical Centre
87 Chapel St
Lye
DY9 8BT
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Clinical examination skills
• Local and national health policy

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Desirable

• Community nursing specialist qualification

Experience
Essential

• Recent primary and community nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Nurse-led triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Project management

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chapel Street Medical Centre
87 Chapel St
Lye
DY9 8BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
Service Lead – Enhanced Care Home Team: Fiona Smith
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Phone: View phone number on meeveem.com