Job summary
You are
committed to providing top quality patient care in general practice ideally
with 12 months of general practice nursing experience. You want to work as part of a large and
dedicated team (currently 5 nurses and 4 HCAs) recently described by patients
as brilliant and very knowledgeable and professional and friendly.
You want to
be part of a practice providing exceptional professional
service from kind, caring staff from receptionist to doctor.
We have a vacancy for one practice nurse to
work approximately 24 hours per week.
If you want
to
- Be trained to provide excellent patient care across a wide range of chronic diseases/conditions
- Benefit from a well-established MDT including pharmacists, first contact physios, health & wellbeing coaches and social prescribers
- Join a practice where training and development plays a major part (as evidenced by the New to Practice programme, IP qualifications gained by various staff, and our continuing commitment to welcoming medical students, trainee doctors, nurses and other clinical colleagues)
- Contribute to a high-functioning PCN that is making a real difference to the services we provide to patients, and has recently expanded from 2 practices to 3 and
- Be part of a practice where the staff wellbeing committee organises events to benefit all staff the whole year round (such as an advent calendar of treats throughout December, ice cream days in the summer and fruit bowls through the whole year)
then maybe
this position is for you?
Main duties of the job
Our
preference is for someone with at least 12 months of general practice
nursing experience, to include some chronic disease work, but we will consider
colleagues from other nursing backgrounds, who can show some transferable
skills and can demonstrate why they now feel practice nursing is the route
forward for them. (For colleagues new to practice nursing, we would support and
encourage you joining the New to Practice programme run by the LMC, with up to
4 hours WTE dedicated CPD time per week, access to training, mentorship,
supervision and peer support from dedicated Legacy nurses.)
Working hours are within a flexible shift
pattern between 8:30am-6:30pm Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays (mornings
or afternoons) and some weekday evenings until 8:00pm on a rota basis. Salary
is dependent on experience.
PLEASE NOTE: interviews will take place on 9th and 10th March 2026.Virtual interviews will be an option, if required.
About us
At Horfield Health Centre, exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. We are more than a workplace we are a supportive community built on openness, respect and shared purpose. Our warm, welcoming atmosphere helps colleagues feel valued, proud and motivated every day.
We encourage collaboration, learning and open communication across all roles. Whether clinical or non-clinical, new or experienced, youll be supported by approachable leaders and colleagues who work together, celebrate success and tackle challenges as one.
Patient-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. We listen, show compassion and deliver safe, high-quality care that meets individual needs. Clinical excellence, empathy and trust guide our work and strengthen our connection with the community we serve.
We are equally committed to supporting our staff. We promote wellbeing and worklife balance, offer training and development opportunities, and encourage everyone to share ideas and help shape the future of the practice. Innovation and continuous improvement are welcomed, and every voice matters.
Respect, inclusion and kindness define our culture. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, appreciated and empowered to thrive.
Join Horfield Health Centre and be part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team where your work is meaningful, your growth is supported, and you feel truly at home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OUTLINE OF
DUTIES
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately.
- Administering a variety of injectable medications.
- Chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and CHD.
- Reproductive and sexual health including contraception, STI checks and advice and cervical screening.
- Immunisations, including children, babies, travel, vocational, seasonal (flu, covid).
- Advising on medication changes within limits of personal competence as a non-prescriber, and in agreement with GPs (or independently for Non-Medical Prescribers).
- Contribute to possible future service provision of minor illness sessions and clinical research programmes.
- Always maintaining strict confidentiality of patients records and clinically related matters.
- Promoting effective communication and relationships within the team.
- Partaking in clinical supervision for own development.
- Making effective use of the IT system (EMIS Web) by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of appropriate coding.
- Contributing to practice/team audit and reviews of service delivery as required.
- Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
- Attending weekly staff huddles, quarterly full team meetings and various other meetings and group training as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OUTLINE OF
DUTIES
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately.
- Administering a variety of injectable medications.
- Chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and CHD.
- Reproductive and sexual health including contraception, STI checks and advice and cervical screening.
- Immunisations, including children, babies, travel, vocational, seasonal (flu, covid).
- Advising on medication changes within limits of personal competence as a non-prescriber, and in agreement with GPs (or independently for Non-Medical Prescribers).
- Contribute to possible future service provision of minor illness sessions and clinical research programmes.
- Always maintaining strict confidentiality of patients records and clinically related matters.
- Promoting effective communication and relationships within the team.
- Partaking in clinical supervision for own development.
- Making effective use of the IT system (EMIS Web) by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of appropriate coding.
- Contributing to practice/team audit and reviews of service delivery as required.
- Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
- Attending weekly staff huddles, quarterly full team meetings and various other meetings and group training as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Shows evidence of a breadth and depth of clinical knowledge and skills, able to deal with people in a professional manner even when under pressure, and demonstrates strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Flexible and like to work within a team, and takes personal responsibility to make themselves an amenable, compatible and effective team member.
- Committed to life-long learning and has a positive attitude to continuous quality improvement. Has a can-do approach.
Desirable
- Has undergone cervical cytology training or is willing to do so
- Has a diploma in one or more areas of chronic disease or is willing to be trained to obtain them
- Ideally has at least 12 months experience working as a practice nurse in a UK general practice
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as an adult nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Shows evidence of a breadth and depth of clinical knowledge and skills, able to deal with people in a professional manner even when under pressure, and demonstrates strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Flexible and like to work within a team, and takes personal responsibility to make themselves an amenable, compatible and effective team member.
- Committed to life-long learning and has a positive attitude to continuous quality improvement. Has a can-do approach.
Desirable
- Has undergone cervical cytology training or is willing to do so
- Has a diploma in one or more areas of chronic disease or is willing to be trained to obtain them
- Ideally has at least 12 months experience working as a practice nurse in a UK general practice
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as an adult nurse
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).
