Practice Nurse - New to General Practice
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21,818.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £21818.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Belper, DE56 0JB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0958-25-0009 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Care Provide high-quality, holistic nursing care to patients across the lifespan. Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care under supervision. Perform basic nursing tasks such as wound care, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, height/weight measurements, and other routine procedures. Undertake venepuncture (if trained) or complete training promptly upon appointment. Administer vaccinations and injections in line with training and local policy (or undertake training as part of induction). Support management of long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, and hypertension under guidance. Provide health promotion advice (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, contraception awareness). Contribute to the management of safeguarding concerns and follow safeguarding policies. Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols at all times. 2. Patient Communication & Support Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring care is patient-centred, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Support patients to understand and follow their care plans. Provide clear, evidence-based health information and education in a way patients can understand. Participate in care navigation where appropriate, signposting patients to services. 3. Administrative and Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using the practices electronic patient record system (e.g., EMIS or SystmOne). Participate in clinical audits, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives, including QOF-related work. Manage workload efficiently, including responding to tasks, messages and results within competence. Follow all practice policies, protocols and statutory guidance, including confidentiality and GDPR. Attend practice meetings, training sessions, and multidisciplinary team discussions. 4. Professional Development Engage in a structured induction programme and commit to ongoing development into a fully autonomous practice nurse role. Maintain NMC registration, revalidation portfolio and evidence of CPD. Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice activities. Undertake additional courses relevant to general practice nursing, such as: Immunisation training Cervical cytology (once experienced) Chronic disease management courses Minor illness/wound management training 5. Teamwork Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and administrative staff. Communicate effectively within the team, sharing concerns or clinical issues promptly. Support colleagues during busy periods and contribute to a positive working environment. Health & Safety Comply with all practice health and safety procedures. Report incidents, near misses and hazards in line with practice policy. Ensure equipment used for clinical tasks is safe and maintained. Confidentiality Maintain strict patient confidentiality in line with NMC Code, GDPR and practice policies. Be aware of responsibilities related to safeguarding, information governance, and consent.