Job summary
The
Primary Care Nurse Education Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting,
developing, and enhancing the primary care nursing workforce across Tameside.
The post holder will provide leadership in education, mentorship, and clinical
supervision, ensuring high-quality patient care through a skilled and competent
workforce.
This
role will work collaboratively with the Tameside Primary Care Training Academy,
the GM Training Hub, and local practices to deliver structured learning
opportunities and professional development for Practice Nurses, Nursing
Associates, and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs).
Main duties of the job
Education & Workforce Development
- Host and facilitate monthly Practice Nurse Forum meetings to support shared learning and professional networking.
- Work closely with the GM Training Hub to promote and coordinate access to education and training opportunities.
- Support and supervise Practice Nurses, including those new to practice, in managing:
- Long Term Conditions
- Asthma (adult and paediatric)
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Deliver and oversee training aligned to the RCGP competency framework for:
- Travel vaccinations
- Immunisations
- Supervise and support:
- Practice Nurses undertaking cervical cytology training
- Nursing Associates (as required)
- New nurses and HCAs completing GM Training Hub GPN modules
- Signpost HCAs to relevant e-learning and competency development (e.g. diabetic foot checks, spirometry).
- Facilitate quarterly Healthcare Assistant forums.
- Deliver ad hoc educational sessions, particularly in:
- Complex Type 2 diabetes
- Asthma management
- Promote and communicate opportunities for utilisation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budgets.
- Support participation of community nurses in TARGET training (higher professional development programme in Tameside).
About us
The Tameside Primary Care Education Academy is a local workforce development and training organisation supporting people working in primary care across Tameside (e.g. GP practices, primary care networks, and related services).
Its core purpose is to:
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Provide education, training, and professional development
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Support workforce wellbeing
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Strengthen recruitment and retention in primary care
It acts as a central hub for learning and career development within the local NHS primary care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Education & Workforce Development
- Host and facilitate monthly Practice Nurse Forum meetings to support shared learning and professional networking.
- Work closely with the GM Training Hub to promote and coordinate access to education and training opportunities.
- Support and supervise Practice Nurses, including those new to practice, in managing:
- Long Term Conditions
- Asthma (adult and paediatric)
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Deliver and oversee training aligned to the RCGP competency framework for:
- Travel vaccinations
- Immunisations
- Supervise and support:
- Practice Nurses undertaking cervical cytology training
- Nursing Associates (as required)
- New nurses and HCAs completing GM Training Hub GPN modules
- Signpost HCAs to relevant e-learning and competency development (e.g. diabetic foot checks, spirometry).
- Facilitate quarterly Healthcare Assistant forums.
- Deliver ad hoc educational sessions, particularly in:
- Complex Type 2 diabetes
- Asthma management
- Promote and communicate opportunities for utilisation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budgets.
- Support participation of community nurses in TARGET training (higher professional development programme in Tameside).
Leadership & Strategic Development
- Develop a strong understanding of the current and future landscape of practice nursing, identifying workforce challenges and opportunities.
- Contribute to the strategic development of primary care nursing education within the locality.
- Act as a clinical role model and advocate for continuous improvement in patient care and workforce capability.
Management & Governance
- Work collaboratively within the Tameside Primary Care Training Academy, alongside a GP Lead and Practice Manager Lead.
- Attend and contribute to Training Academy meetings.
- Work with support from a part-time administrative staff member.
- Ensure effective use of the training and education budget held by Stalybridge PCN.
- Maintain accurate records of training, supervision, and workforce development activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Education & Workforce Development
- Host and facilitate monthly Practice Nurse Forum meetings to support shared learning and professional networking.
- Work closely with the GM Training Hub to promote and coordinate access to education and training opportunities.
- Support and supervise Practice Nurses, including those new to practice, in managing:
- Long Term Conditions
- Asthma (adult and paediatric)
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Deliver and oversee training aligned to the RCGP competency framework for:
- Travel vaccinations
- Immunisations
- Supervise and support:
- Practice Nurses undertaking cervical cytology training
- Nursing Associates (as required)
- New nurses and HCAs completing GM Training Hub GPN modules
- Signpost HCAs to relevant e-learning and competency development (e.g. diabetic foot checks, spirometry).
- Facilitate quarterly Healthcare Assistant forums.
- Deliver ad hoc educational sessions, particularly in:
- Complex Type 2 diabetes
- Asthma management
- Promote and communicate opportunities for utilisation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budgets.
- Support participation of community nurses in TARGET training (higher professional development programme in Tameside).
Leadership & Strategic Development
- Develop a strong understanding of the current and future landscape of practice nursing, identifying workforce challenges and opportunities.
- Contribute to the strategic development of primary care nursing education within the locality.
- Act as a clinical role model and advocate for continuous improvement in patient care and workforce capability.
Management & Governance
- Work collaboratively within the Tameside Primary Care Training Academy, alongside a GP Lead and Practice Manager Lead.
- Attend and contribute to Training Academy meetings.
- Work with support from a part-time administrative staff member.
- Ensure effective use of the training and education budget held by Stalybridge PCN.
- Maintain accurate records of training, supervision, and workforce development activities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- - Qualified Practice Nurse with demonstrable experience in primary care.
- - Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
- - Experience in managing long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, and diabetes.
- - Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- - Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- - Experience in delivering education or mentorship
- - Working in Tameside
- - Knowledge of the RCGP competency framework.
- - Experience working with training hubs or workforce development programmes.
- - Leadership or postgraduate qualification in education or clinical practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- - Qualified Practice Nurse with demonstrable experience in primary care.
- - Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
- - Experience in managing long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, and diabetes.
- - Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- - Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- - Experience in delivering education or mentorship
- - Working in Tameside
- - Knowledge of the RCGP competency framework.
- - Experience working with training hubs or workforce development programmes.
- - Leadership or postgraduate qualification in education or clinical practice.
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).
