Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our supportive and enthusiastic team. We would love to hear what you can bring to the team and welcome
informal enquires in addition to formal applications. We are looking at an interview date of Thursday 11th December 2025.
Riverside Medical Practice
is a large town centre training practice with a long tradition of providing
high quality primary care within Shrewsbury. The Practice offers a supportive
and convivial environment to work, supported by our excellent administrative
and clinical teams. We are an inclusive Practice, aiming to welcome all and
have a strong partnership and management team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse. The ideal candidate should have primary care experience, however, the practice would consider providing training and mentorship for the right candidate.
Responsible for the delivery of high-quality practice nursing care to our patient population of circa 12,000. The following provides a brief outline of the role.
Working autonomously, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas, to include public health, infection prevention and chronic disease management;-
- Long Term condition management (hypertension, diabetes, asthma COPD)
- Cytology
- Child Immunisations
- Vaccinations
- Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures
- Keeping accurate and details health records on clinical system
- A key role in QOF achievement
- Involvement in the MDT of the surgery
- Telephone consultations and advice
- Discussion of blood results with patients.
About us
Riverside Medical Practice has a
diverse patient population of circa 12,000.
We are a large town centre
training practice with a long tradition of providing high quality primary care
within Shrewsbury.
We are an innovative team, keen
to try out new ways of working and have recently adapted how we work to make
roles as clinicians more sustainable and hopefully more enjoyable. This
includes the utilisation of the Total Triage model (AccuRx digital triage) through our in-house
Duty Hub.
The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team, as well as supporting the wider general practice team. We are continuously striving to
develop our services and skill mix and as such are a happy team, who support
each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working independently (with training and support) to provide care in:
- Long Term condition management (hypertension, diabetes, asthma COPD)
- Cytology
- Child Immunisations
- Vaccinations
- Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures
- ECG's
- Keeping accurate and details health records on clinical system
- A key role in QOF achievement
- Involvement in the MDT of the practice.
- Telephone consultations and advice
- Discussion of blood results with patients.
This post holder will also uphold the surgeries protocols and policies, carrying out their role with compassion, understanding, and professionalism.
This role may support the wider team with:
- Clinical audits
- Safeguarding concerns
- Support and participate in shared learning
- Support of GP's in patient care
- Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary
- Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary
- Training and supporting other members of the MDT
- Help organise and run vaccine clinics as seasonally required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working independently (with training and support) to provide care in:
- Long Term condition management (hypertension, diabetes, asthma COPD)
- Cytology
- Child Immunisations
- Vaccinations
- Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures
- ECG's
- Keeping accurate and details health records on clinical system
- A key role in QOF achievement
- Involvement in the MDT of the practice.
- Telephone consultations and advice
- Discussion of blood results with patients.
This post holder will also uphold the surgeries protocols and policies, carrying out their role with compassion, understanding, and professionalism.
This role may support the wider team with:
- Clinical audits
- Safeguarding concerns
- Support and participate in shared learning
- Support of GP's in patient care
- Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary
- Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary
- Training and supporting other members of the MDT
- Help organise and run vaccine clinics as seasonally required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Qualified in Cytology
- Qualified in childhood vaccinations
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in Chronic Disease Management
- Qualified in wound management
Skills
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interested in learning new skills and taking on challenges
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Focus on providing quality care
- Adherence to strict confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Good organisational skills
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols
- Ability to provide quality care and understanding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of supporting students and new staff
- Experience working in a Nursing Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Qualified in Cytology
- Qualified in childhood vaccinations
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in Chronic Disease Management
- Qualified in wound management
Skills
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interested in learning new skills and taking on challenges
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Focus on providing quality care
- Adherence to strict confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Good organisational skills
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols
- Ability to provide quality care and understanding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of supporting students and new staff
- Experience working in a Nursing Team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
