Job summary
The experienced general practice nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering
safe, high-quality, and person-centred care across the Primary Care Network
(PCN). This role is integral to achieving the objectives of the 2025/26 Network
Contract DES, with a focus on continuity of care, health inequalities
reduction, digital transformation, and long-term condition (LTC) optimisation.
The postholder will lead on long-term condition management, champion
public health and prevention, and embed population health principles within
general practice. As a clinical leader, they will support the development and
supervision of new-to-practice nurses and other multidisciplinary staff,
contributing to workforce capability across the PCN. The role also involves
fostering integration with community, secondary, and social care systems to
ensure proactive and joined-up care delivery.
The post holder will be working at registered nurse level practice as
detailed in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core
Capabilities Framework - Primary Care
and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
-
Lead long-term condition management
across the PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF,
IIF, and local priorities.
-
Support practice teams to identify
at-risk patients and implement proactive care plans.
-
Support public health and screening
programmes, including delivery and uptake of immunisations, vaccinations, and
cervical screening. Work with the PCN
team to achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes.
-
Embed population health management approaches, using data to identify inequalities, design interventions, and
improve access for underserved populations aligned with Core20PLUS5 and health
equity goals.
-
Mentor, support, and supervise
new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare
professionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN. Contribute to
induction, professional development, and appraisal processes.
-
Work collaboratively across the PCN,
actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and
voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.
Please see attached job description for further information.
About us
Join Our Dynamic and Supportive Team
We are a progressive and patient-focused Practice dedicated to delivering outstanding care through strong teamwork and a commitment to service excellence. We value professionalism, reliability, and a respectful, collaborative approach among all team members.
As a Practice, we are focused on streamlining processes and improving efficiency to effectively manage both clinical and administrative workloads.
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced General Practice Nurse to join Community Care Hall Green PCN. Were looking for a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about primary care and ready to contribute to a high-performing team.
Salary is competitive and will be based on the candidates experience and existing qualifications.
The successful candidate will report to the Practice Manager for operational matters and receive clinical guidance from the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will -
-
Lead long-term condition management
across the PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF,
IIF, and local priorities.
-
Support practice teams to identify
at-risk patients and implement proactive care plans.
-
Support public health and screening
programmes, including delivery and uptake of immunisations, vaccinations, and
cervical screening. Work with the PCN
team to achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes.
-
Embed population health management approaches, using data to identify inequalities, design interventions, and
improve access for underserved populations - aligned with Core20PLUS5 and health
equity goals.
-
Mentor, support, and supervise
new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare
professionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN. Contribute to
induction, professional development, and appraisal processes.
-
Work collaboratively across the PCN,
actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and
voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.
-
Promote the use of digital tools e.g.
risk stratification, recall systems, remote monitoring, to enhance personalised
care and improve service efficiency.
-
Undertake mandatory training and CPD to
meet NMC revalidation and practice needs.
-
Reflect on learning using appropriate
frameworks e.g. NMC Code.
-
Adhere to CQC standards, infection
prevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities.
-
Participate in audits, significant event
reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Maintain confidentiality, information
governance, and data protection in line with NHS standards.
-
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the NMC.
-
Ensure
that their own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical
supervision.
-
Take
every opportunity to expand individual practice in line with the principles
contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Councils document The Code 2015 or equivalent professional body.
-
Communicate
with enthusiasm and conviction; in a style that, when relevant, motivates,
inspires, and encourages.
-
Create a trusting partnership with patients and/or relatives/carers to
communicate and explain complex medical issues - including new diagnoses and
agree a management/treatment plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will -
-
Lead long-term condition management
across the PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF,
IIF, and local priorities.
-
Support practice teams to identify
at-risk patients and implement proactive care plans.
-
Support public health and screening
programmes, including delivery and uptake of immunisations, vaccinations, and
cervical screening. Work with the PCN
team to achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes.
-
Embed population health management approaches, using data to identify inequalities, design interventions, and
improve access for underserved populations - aligned with Core20PLUS5 and health
equity goals.
-
Mentor, support, and supervise
new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare
professionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN. Contribute to
induction, professional development, and appraisal processes.
-
Work collaboratively across the PCN,
actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and
voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.
-
Promote the use of digital tools e.g.
risk stratification, recall systems, remote monitoring, to enhance personalised
care and improve service efficiency.
-
Undertake mandatory training and CPD to
meet NMC revalidation and practice needs.
-
Reflect on learning using appropriate
frameworks e.g. NMC Code.
-
Adhere to CQC standards, infection
prevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities.
-
Participate in audits, significant event
reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Maintain confidentiality, information
governance, and data protection in line with NHS standards.
-
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the NMC.
-
Ensure
that their own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical
supervision.
-
Take
every opportunity to expand individual practice in line with the principles
contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Councils document The Code 2015 or equivalent professional body.
-
Communicate
with enthusiasm and conviction; in a style that, when relevant, motivates,
inspires, and encourages.
-
Create a trusting partnership with patients and/or relatives/carers to
communicate and explain complex medical issues - including new diagnoses and
agree a management/treatment plan.
Person Specification
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously as required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and precisely (verbally and written) and where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Organised and diligent with attention to detail.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy working environment while meeting deadlines.
- Patient education and shared decision-making.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.
- Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
- Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in long term condition management.
- Experience and understanding of health inequalities for the local population.
Experience
Essential
- Has demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management and quality improvement.
- Supports public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening.
- Supports, mentors, and supervises new-to-practice nurses, students and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Experience in leadership and/or clinical supervision delivery
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Hard working, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Willingness to undertake education and training to meet the service need and for career progression.
- Possesses a professional manner.
- Genuine interest in the delivery of healthcare to the community.
- Flexibility, reliability and responsive to change.
- Supporting vulnerable patients eg mental health, safeguarding.
- Highly self-motivated and able to show initiative.
Desirable
- Displays a creative approach to problem solving
Person Specification
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously as required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and precisely (verbally and written) and where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Organised and diligent with attention to detail.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy working environment while meeting deadlines.
- Patient education and shared decision-making.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.
- Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
- Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in long term condition management.
- Experience and understanding of health inequalities for the local population.
Experience
Essential
- Has demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management and quality improvement.
- Supports public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening.
- Supports, mentors, and supervises new-to-practice nurses, students and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Experience in leadership and/or clinical supervision delivery
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Hard working, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Willingness to undertake education and training to meet the service need and for career progression.
- Possesses a professional manner.
- Genuine interest in the delivery of healthcare to the community.
- Flexibility, reliability and responsive to change.
- Supporting vulnerable patients eg mental health, safeguarding.
- Highly self-motivated and able to show initiative.
Desirable
- Displays a creative approach to problem solving
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).