Practice Nurse

Job summary
RADCLIFFE ON TRENT HEALTH CENTRE, NG12 2GD

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Practice Nurse to join a dynamic forward-thinking team.

Radcliffe on Trent is a friendly 5 GP partner practice. You will be joining a team of 3 Nurses led by an experienced practice nurse. General Practice Nursing is a hugely rewarding area of nursing. You will help people to manage their own conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. You will help them to stay well and promote healthy lifestyles whilst also assessing, screening, and treating people from small children to the elderly.

You will have worked previously as a practice nurse and have experience of chronic disease management, including COPD/Asthma; family planning; venepuncture; cytology; as well as childhood and travel immunisations. Experience of using SystmOne would be helpful but is not essential. Site specific training, including the use of SystmOne, will be available, but computer literacy is an advantage.

Main duties of the job
A current full driving license is essential as occasional home visits may be required.

You will need a valid NMC PIN and you must be a registered general nurse to apply.

The role is a part-time position 27 hours per week across Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

We are seeking someone who is a team player, who has a flexible approach to work.

The surgery is open from 8 am to 6:30 pm

How to apply
Please complete the application process via NHS Jobs

(Rate of pay will be negotiable in line with experience)

Closing date for applications
The closing date is 08 November 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patients with chronic disease (focusing on respiratory management), running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
• Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
• Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate prescribed vaccinations
• Treat patients with minor injuries
• Assist GPs with contraceptive services
• Act as chaperone when required
• Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
• Discuss issues related to the care and support of individual patients within the practice nurse team and refer patients and carers to those that can better meet their needs
• Maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
• Collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
• Contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
• Maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies, ensuring all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
• Promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
• Maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice and registration
• Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
• Develop own skills and knowledge including active participation in clinical supervision
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
• Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines and policies

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Good standard of general education, Registered Nurse, Membership of professional body
• Desirable: Supervisory Management qualification, Non Medical Prescriber

Experience

• Essential: Practical experience of working with others, Experience of using own initiative
• Desirable: Experience of working within a Primary Care setting, Practical experience of SystmOne record keeping system

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral), IT skills, Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines, Conflict management, Problem solving skills, Interpersonal skills, Car Driver

Knowledge

• Desirable: A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment, Some working knowledge of staff motivation techniques, An understanding of the GMS/PMS contract competency framework, Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system

Behaviours

• Essential: Planning and organising, Performing under pressure, Adaptability, Team working, Self motivated, Flexibility, Confidentiality

Employer details
Employer name: PartnersHealth
Contact: Jo Hodgson, View phone number on meeveem.com
Working pattern: Part-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience
Reference number: A0045-26-0103

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.