Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Riversdale Surgery for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly, high performing team. We are ideally seeking someone with recent experience working within General Practice, confident in delivering core treatment room skills.
You will play a key role in delivering highquality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, and supporting the smooth operation of our busy primary care environment. The successful candidate will be patient centred, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Provide general treatment room services including wound management, dressings cervical screening, and immunisations (adult, childhood and travel)
- Deliver chronic disease management reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD, CHD)
- Implement and evaluate evidence based treatment plans
- Identify and manage patients at risk of long term conditions
- Assist GPs with minor procedures when required
- Maintain accurate clinical records using SNOMED CT
- Provide opportunistic health promotion and lifestyle support
- Contribute to Infection Prevention & Control processes and audits
- Work within PGDs and practice policies
- Participate in shared learning, audit activity, and continuous improvement
This role is essential for fostering a supportive environment for our patients while contributing positively to their health journey. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to delivering exceptional care as part of a friendly supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
About us
We are a vibrant, semirural practice located in the heart of Belper, gateway to the Peak District, caring for 13,600 patients. Our expanding clinical team includes:
- Five GP Partners
- Six Salaried GPs
- A nursing team of seven
- Two Frailty ACPs
- Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators & Mental Health Workers
- FCP service & PCN Home Visiting Team
- A highly efficient admin and reception team
Riversdale Surgery is a friendly, very patient centred practice. We meet daily for an informal multidisciplinary coffee debrief and pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative culture.
We use SystmOne, AccuRx and Ardens and actively adopt digital tools to reduce admin burden and improve patient care. We are a training practice, offering opportunities to support GP registrars and medical students.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed by the practice. Please contact Vicky Chapman to arrange a visit on 01773 822386 or email Vicky.chapman@nhs.net
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information on clinical supervision can be
sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information on clinical supervision can be
sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- See attached Job Description for full details
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- See attached Job Description for full details
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
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).
