Job summary
You are
committed to providing top quality patient care, in general practice ideally
with 12 months of general practice 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 a committed nurse
associate/practice nurse to work around 30 hrs p.w., initially on a 12 month FTC.
If you want
to
- Provide excellent care for patients across a range of chronic diseases and conditions
- Benefit from a well-established multi-disciplinary team including pharmacists, first contact physios, H&W coaches and social prescribers
- Join a practice where training and development is a major part of what we do (as evidenced by the New to Practice programme, IP qualifications gained by various staff, and our continuing commitment to welcoming trainee doctors, nurses and other colleagues)
- Contribute to a high-functioning PCN making a real difference to the services we provide to patients, and has recently welcomed another practice; 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 would be for someone with at
least 12 months of general practice nursing or nurse associate experience, ideally
to include some chronic disease work, but we will consider colleagues from
other nurse associate/nursing backgrounds, who can show some transferable
skills and can demonstrate why they now feel working in general practice is the
route forward for them. For colleagues new to general practice, 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 8am - 6:30pm Mon- Friday, with occasional Saturdays 8:15am -
5pm and some weekday evenings until 8:00pm on a rota basis. Salary is dependent
on experience, but likely to be around £27,400 - £30,100 WTE for a nurse
associate and £33,750-£35,700 for a nurse.
PLEASE NOTE: interviews will take place on 19 and 20.03.2026. 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
NURSE
Essential
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately
- Administering a variety of injectable medications
- Immunisations, including children, babies, travel, vocational, seasonal (flu, Covid)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and CHD
- Reproductive and sexual health including contraception, STI checks and advice
- Cervical screening
- Advising on medication changes within limits of personal competence as a non-prescriber, and in agreement with GPs (or independently for Non-Medical Prescribers)
NURSE ASSOCIATE
Essential
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately
- Chronic health checks including diabetes and hypertension management
- Administering a variety of injectable medications
Desirable
- Cervical screening
- Vaccinations/immunisations as appropriate
BOTH
- Has NMC registration as an adult nurse or nurse associate
- Always maintains strict confidentiality of patients records and clinically related matters
- Promotes effective communication and relationships within the team
- Partakes in clinical supervision for own development
- Makes effective use of the IT system (EMIS Web) by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of appropriate coding
- Contributes to practice/team audit and reviews of service delivery as required
- Keeps up to date with mandatory training
- Attends weekly staff huddles, quarterly full team meetings and various other meetings and group training as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
OUTLINE OF DUTIES
NURSE
Essential
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately
- Administering a variety of injectable medications
- Immunisations, including children, babies, travel, vocational, seasonal (flu, Covid)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and CHD
- Reproductive and sexual health including contraception, STI checks and advice
- Cervical screening
- Advising on medication changes within limits of personal competence as a non-prescriber, and in agreement with GPs (or independently for Non-Medical Prescribers)
NURSE ASSOCIATE
Essential
- Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately
- Chronic health checks including diabetes and hypertension management
- Administering a variety of injectable medications
Desirable
- Cervical screening
- Vaccinations/immunisations as appropriate
BOTH
- Has NMC registration as an adult nurse or nurse associate
- Always maintains strict confidentiality of patients records and clinically related matters
- Promotes effective communication and relationships within the team
- Partakes in clinical supervision for own development
- Makes effective use of the IT system (EMIS Web) by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of appropriate coding
- Contributes to practice/team audit and reviews of service delivery as required
- Keeps up to date with mandatory training
- Attends 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 likes 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as an adult nurse or as a nurse associate
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 likes 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as an adult nurse or as a nurse associate
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).
