Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up to join the growing practice nurse team at GDOC LTD. Developing long term condition management & support, while providing an excellent standard of care to our patients. The main practice of work will be Lydney Practice.
Hours: 20-28 hours per week
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Interview date: 27 October 2025
The Care Quality Commission requires us to have a complete employment history from the age of 16, including explanations for any gaps in employment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and practice management team as appropriate, having regard to the nurses training and competencies, alongside a specialist qualification in a long term condition. Then managing that workload alongside the wider practice team.
Working always within your professional competencies, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies; telephone consultations and queries; triaging; and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations; and NHS/private paperwork and correspondence.
Reports to: Lead Nurse, clinically
Practice Manager, operationally
About us
G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation all GP
surgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with a
not-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused on
improving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across the
county.
We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucester
and the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000
patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heart
of all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywide
commissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or provide
specialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable,
high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration across
the local health system.
By joining us, youll be part of an organisation that
puts people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and a
collaborative culture. Youll benefit from the stability, support, and career
opportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit,
community-focused teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties Specific to Role
Primary care nurse duties including (but not limited to) face to face consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations, e-consultations and queries. Clinical administration, and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Provision of care for acute and long-term conditions (physical and mental), and contributing to the delivery of QOF and enhanced services.
Provision of preventative care, including health promotion advice, vaccinations and screening, alongside a specialist qualification at degree level in a long term condition.
Support of patients in the developing self-management strategies and in fostering patient engagement with the Practice in the specific long term condition.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;
Collecting data for audit purposes as per Practice protocols.
Reviewing patients in the interests of quality improvement and safety. i.e. MRHA safety alerts and dementia reviews.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
Cover for other practice nurses will be provided by reciprocal sharing of correspondence, results and other administration.
Contributing to patient safety by maintaining good infection control thorough monitoring and maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilising equipment and emergency equipment.
Complying with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and professional standards for nurses.
Complying with CQC requirements for primary care.
Complying with the training requirements of G DOC and of the NMC
Complying with requirements for revalidation
Working conditions
Frequent, prolonged VDU use
Time-pressured environment
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times
Exposure to distressing situations and written material
Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.
Uniform to be worn
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties Specific to Role
Primary care nurse duties including (but not limited to) face to face consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations, e-consultations and queries. Clinical administration, and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Provision of care for acute and long-term conditions (physical and mental), and contributing to the delivery of QOF and enhanced services.
Provision of preventative care, including health promotion advice, vaccinations and screening, alongside a specialist qualification at degree level in a long term condition.
Support of patients in the developing self-management strategies and in fostering patient engagement with the Practice in the specific long term condition.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;
Collecting data for audit purposes as per Practice protocols.
Reviewing patients in the interests of quality improvement and safety. i.e. MRHA safety alerts and dementia reviews.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
Cover for other practice nurses will be provided by reciprocal sharing of correspondence, results and other administration.
Contributing to patient safety by maintaining good infection control thorough monitoring and maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilising equipment and emergency equipment.
Complying with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and professional standards for nurses.
Complying with CQC requirements for primary care.
Complying with the training requirements of G DOC and of the NMC
Complying with requirements for revalidation
Working conditions
Frequent, prolonged VDU use
Time-pressured environment
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times
Exposure to distressing situations and written material
Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.
Uniform to be worn
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.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
- Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions
- Competent in use of SystmOne
Other
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- An ability to drive, current UK driving licence. and daily access to a vehicle.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of General Practice
- Experience of managing a team, including direct reports
- Qualification at degree level in a long term condition
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse/Registered General Nurse or other qualification recognised by the NMC as equivalent
- Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or working towards it
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
- Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions
- Competent in use of SystmOne
Other
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- An ability to drive, current UK driving licence. and daily access to a vehicle.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of General Practice
- Experience of managing a team, including direct reports
- Qualification at degree level in a long term condition
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse/Registered General Nurse or other qualification recognised by the NMC as equivalent
- Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or working towards it
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).