Job summary
Affinity Care is a large, forward-thinking GP partnership
committed to developing clinical talent through supported learning and
education. We are proud to host a VTS (Vocational Training Scheme) Practice
Nurse opportunity for a newly qualified or nurse new to primary care. This role
is ideal for enthusiastic nurses who wish to build their skills and confidence
in General Practice.
You will be embedded into one of our Affinity Care practices
and receive dedicated clinical supervision, mentorship, and structured
training. This includes study time, placements, and access to fully-funded CPD
modules focused on core general practice skills and long-term condition
management.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate fully in all scheduled clinical education and practical placements
- Deliver evidence-based care under supervision
- Support patients in managing long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, CVD)
- Assist with immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, health checks, and health promotion
- Maintain accurate records using SystemOne
- Engage in reflective practice and quality improvement
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Holiday
- Well-being day
- NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the VTS Scheme:
This is a 12-month structured scheme designed to provide:
- Protected study time for theory and practical skills development
- Fully funded training in: vaccinations and immunisations/ cervical screening/ ECGs, wound care/ contraception/ diabetes/ respiratory
- Clinical mentorship from experienced GPNs and Nurse Trainers
- Regular peer learning and support via West Yorkshire Training Hub
- Help transitioning into a permanent general practice role upon completion
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the VTS Scheme:
This is a 12-month structured scheme designed to provide:
- Protected study time for theory and practical skills development
- Fully funded training in: vaccinations and immunisations/ cervical screening/ ECGs, wound care/ contraception/ diabetes/ respiratory
- Clinical mentorship from experienced GPNs and Nurse Trainers
- Regular peer learning and support via West Yorkshire Training Hub
- Help transitioning into a permanent general practice role upon completion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse Current NMC registration
- Experience Essential (including as part of training):
- Venepuncture
- Wound care
- Immunisation and vaccination (or willingness to train)
- Cervical cytology (or willingness to train)
- Safe and effective patient risk assessment
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills and willingness to learn SystemOne
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience of long-term condition clinics (asthma, COPD, diabetes)
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and NICE guidelines
- Awareness of local health needs and public health priorities
- Conflict management and change-support skills
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge Essential:
- Understanding of the needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Awareness of safeguarding, patient safety, and accountability
- Knowledge of national standards (e.g. NICE, NSF)
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice and CPD engagement
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Understanding of patient group directions (PGDs)
- Use of clinical protocols
- Leadership potential or previous team roles
- SystemOne knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse Current NMC registration
- Experience Essential (including as part of training):
- Venepuncture
- Wound care
- Immunisation and vaccination (or willingness to train)
- Cervical cytology (or willingness to train)
- Safe and effective patient risk assessment
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills and willingness to learn SystemOne
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience of long-term condition clinics (asthma, COPD, diabetes)
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and NICE guidelines
- Awareness of local health needs and public health priorities
- Conflict management and change-support skills
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge Essential:
- Understanding of the needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Awareness of safeguarding, patient safety, and accountability
- Knowledge of national standards (e.g. NICE, NSF)
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice and CPD engagement
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Understanding of patient group directions (PGDs)
- Use of clinical protocols
- Leadership potential or previous team roles
- SystemOne knowledge
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).
