Experienced Practice Nurse
High Green Medical Practice
Nottingham, NG7 5HY
Salary
£42,000 to £47,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
18 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves providing nursing care to patients, from taking their history to treating them, in a GP practice. You'll work with a team to make sure patients get the best care. It's a great role for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to develop their nursing skills.
What you'll need
- You need to be a registered nurse with experience in general practice.
- You must be able to work effectively in a team and communicate with patients and colleagues.
- You'll need to be able to manage your time and workload, and take responsibility for your own development.
- You should have good knowledge of health and safety procedures, including infection control and first aid.
- You'll need to be able to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect their rights and dignity.
How to boost your chances
- Consider getting some experience in a GP practice before applying for this role.
- Make sure you have a good understanding of health and safety procedures, and that you're up to date with your training.
- Think about how you can contribute to the team and make a positive impact on patient care.
- Be prepared to take on new challenges and responsibilities, and to learn and develop your skills.
- Check that you meet the requirements for NMC registration and that you're eligible to work in the UK.
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Job description
We are looking for an Experienced General Practice Nurse to join our enthusiastic forward thinking team who is interested in developing a long term ca...
The post holder will provide care
for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care as per -scope of NMC registration criteria. The job role will include vaccinations and immunisations, cervical cytology, LTC/QOF management reviews as the core duties in the 8hrs- 16hrs working hours. The Practice will support any necessary additional training costs specifically for training requirements/updates in order deliver clinically safe care as per scope of professional registration
Communication
Communicate effectively with all team members both within the practice with other agencies.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for alternative communication methods.
Health and Safety
Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean,
Safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks.
Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain
Fridge Temperature Recording
Check all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations ensuring records are up to date.
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate
Documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries.
Be aware of the Adult/Child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
Personal development
Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and
annual appraisals
Work with Practice Manager on any new training requirements
To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team
Quality
Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care
Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively
Be aware of, and actively take part in QoF through the call and recall of patient
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies
Equality and Diversity
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures
Act as a chaperone where necessary
Clinical responsibilities
Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population.
Assess, examine, diagnose and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed medical/ nursing protocols, and within
own area of competence or speciality.
Provide access to GPs as necessary.
Undertake diagnostic, health screening and health promotion at consultation/ opportunistically..
Provide administrative and all nursing tasks as necessary within the GP Practice
Provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in telephone and clinics for if required during daily duties eg basic minor illness,basic emergency contraceptive, self care, diet and health management
We have two GP Partners training practice complimented by a salaried GPs, GP/F2 Trainees and a friendly reception team. We have full access to a range of ARRS staff including a Care Coordinator, General Practice Assistant, First Contact Physiotherapist and Clinical Pharmacist.
Based in a purpose built centre in the heart of Nottingham City
Patient list size 9,000
SystmOne Clinical system
CQC rating Good
Consistently high QOF achievers
Excellent complement of long and loyal serving staff
We are able to offer
Agreement in the working hours/days - ideally minimum 16hrs/week 2 days but willing to consider 1 day
Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
Annual leave starting at 6.6 weeks
Friendly practice team and support within your role
Experience
Essential
- UK registered nurse with post registration experience
- Nurse qualification
- Clinical experience in a Hospitals and/ or Primary Care
- Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
- Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
- Effective organisational skills
- Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcome
- The ability to work in a changing, demanding and stressful situation
- Communication skills- both verbally and in writing at all levels
- IT systems skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible
- Self-motivated, positive and committed
- Continue education by attending courses/study days as deemed useful for professional development
- Must keep abreast of changes and progress in nursing care.
- Have ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatment
- Be flexible in order to cover annual leave and sickness of team members.
- Knowledge of the QOF management and Delivery of clinical local and national Enhanced Services preferred but not
- essential
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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