Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Castle Medical Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with a strong background in long-term condition management, who is keen to develop their career in a practice that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in respiratory and diabetes care, cervical screening, baby immunisations & wound care. An interest in cardiovascular health would also be highly valued, and an independent prescribing qualification would be desirable.
At Castle, youll benefit from protected admin and non-clinical time, regular nursing meetings, and access to ongoing professional development. We support our nurses to develop new skills and would fund independent prescribing training if not already completed.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference to patient care within a practice that is proud of its collaborative, supportive, and sociable culture.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse at Castle, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include managing long-term conditions such as diabetes and respiratory disease, carrying out cervical screening, immunisations, and wound care, and providing advice on health promotion and lifestyle management.
Youll support the wider team in delivering services that meet both patient need and practice priorities, contributing to QOF, enhanced services, and quality improvement. The role also involves working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and practice managers to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
You will also act as a mentor to Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Associates, helping them build skills and confidence. If you hold an independent prescribing qualification, youll use this to support patient care; if not, we will provide support for you to gain it.
About us
Castle Partnership has proudly served our community for over 125 years, and today we are led by 7 GP Partners and 3 Senior Managers, with strong leadership from our Nurse Lead and Nurse Admin. We operate across three sites and are proud of our strong reputation for delivering excellent, patient-centred care.
We foster a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. Our team meets regularly, with quick weekly nurse check-ins, monthly meetings with senior management, and annual appraisals. We actively encourage professional development and provide opportunities to gain new qualifications.
Castle is a sociable and happy place to work. In December 2024, 95% of our staff rated us as excellent to work for. We host regular, practice-funded social events and maintain an open-door policy where every voice is heard.
Our ethos is simple: support each other, deliver excellent care, and enjoy coming to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in line with national and local guidelines.
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Deliver long-term condition management, particularly in respiratory and diabetes care.
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Perform cervical screening, baby and adult immunisations, and wound care.
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Support and advise patients in areas such as lifestyle, health promotion, and disease prevention, with a particular focus on cardiovascular health.
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Act as a mentor and support to Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Associates.
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Contribute to the achievement of QOF, enhanced services, and practice targets.
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Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
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Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, the wider nursing team, and practice administration.
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Take part in regular nursing team meetings, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
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If qualified, act as an independent prescriber; if not yet qualified, be willing to complete the prescribing course with practice support.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of services in response to patient needs and practice priorities.
Additional desirable duties (depending on skills):
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in line with national and local guidelines.
-
Deliver long-term condition management, particularly in respiratory and diabetes care.
-
Perform cervical screening, baby and adult immunisations, and wound care.
-
Support and advise patients in areas such as lifestyle, health promotion, and disease prevention, with a particular focus on cardiovascular health.
-
Act as a mentor and support to Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Associates.
-
Contribute to the achievement of QOF, enhanced services, and practice targets.
-
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, the wider nursing team, and practice administration.
-
Take part in regular nursing team meetings, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
-
If qualified, act as an independent prescriber; if not yet qualified, be willing to complete the prescribing course with practice support.
-
Contribute to the ongoing development of services in response to patient needs and practice priorities.
Additional desirable duties (depending on skills):
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration).
- Experience in primary care or transferable experience from another nursing setting.
- Competence in respiratory and diabetes management.
- Skilled in cervical screening, immunisations (child and adult), and wound care.
- Good communication, organisational, and teamworking skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and health promotion.
- Willingness to support and mentor less experienced nursing colleagues.
- Interest in cardiovascular health.
- Flexibility to work across three practice sites.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification (or willingness to undertake training with support).
- Additional skills in womens health, including LARC fitting.
- Experience in mentoring or supporting students/trainee staff.
- Involvement in clinical audits, QOF, or service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration).
- Experience in primary care or transferable experience from another nursing setting.
- Competence in respiratory and diabetes management.
- Skilled in cervical screening, immunisations (child and adult), and wound care.
- Good communication, organisational, and teamworking skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and health promotion.
- Willingness to support and mentor less experienced nursing colleagues.
- Interest in cardiovascular health.
- Flexibility to work across three practice sites.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification (or willingness to undertake training with support).
- Additional skills in womens health, including LARC fitting.
- Experience in mentoring or supporting students/trainee staff.
- Involvement in clinical audits, QOF, or service development.
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).
