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The Hollies Medical Practice

Practice Nurse (full time - 37.5 hours per week)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.

The Hollies has approximately 15500 patients.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:

  • Providing general advice regarding health care and minor ailments
  • Chronic disease and management of long term conditions, such as COPD and Diabetes
  • Immunisations
  • Cytology
  • Cryotherapy
  • Spirometry
  • Venepuncture

The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

About us

(37.5 hours - Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00 pm

Benefits of this post include:

NHS pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Uniform

Tea and coffee

Social events

Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period

Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1581-26-0000

Job locations

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.

Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone

Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.

Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying out associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs, Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long term conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning patients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietary advice, anaphylaxis and CPR.

Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.

Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone

Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.

Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying out associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs, Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long term conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning patients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietary advice, anaphylaxis and CPR.

Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of using clinical IT systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Ability to manage time effecdtively

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Practice nursing experience
  • Cytology
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Chronic disease management

Desirable

  • Travel immunisations
  • Spirometry
  • Ear care
  • Cryotherapy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of using clinical IT systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Ability to manage time effecdtively

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Practice nursing experience
  • Cytology
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Chronic disease management

Desirable

  • Travel immunisations
  • Spirometry
  • Ear care
  • Cryotherapy

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Hollies Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.holliesmedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hollies Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.holliesmedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sharon Taylor

hollies.medical@nhs.net

01827217799

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1581-26-0000

Job locations

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


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