Job summary
You will join the dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Middlestown Medical Centre who have an appetite for innovation and have been part of building a successful new primary care model.
You will work as part of our multi-disciplinary team providing personal medical services to the practice patients. This will include long-term condition management, health screening and promotion, immunisations, treatments and dressings.
Main duties of the job
Our Nursing Team offers a range of clinical services including health promotion and long-term condition management, NHS health checks, hypertension management, contraception and sexual health advice, cervical screening, wound management, travel advice, administration of national childhood and adult vaccinations. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Middlestown Medical Centre has a large multi-disciplinary team looking after over 10,000 patients. We work across 3 sites - our main site is at Middlestown Medical Centre, and our small branch surgeries are just 5 / 10 minutes away at Flockton and Emley.
Our dedicated team all work hard to do the best we possibly can for our patients. We like to use everyone's skills and to play to people's strengths. With a strong emphasis on training and as a training practice, we welcome GP Registrars, Medical Students, Student Nurses and Apprentices. We encourage every member of the team to extend their knowledge and skills, so that we can better help our patients and improve the flow of work through the practice.
There is a strong focus on support, training, education, assessment and audit, ensuring the team is clinically confident and competent to meet local and national guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the practice population. Duties include long-term condition management, health screening and promotion, immunisations, wound care, and supporting treatment services.
This role is suitable for both experienced nurses and newly qualified nurses. Support, training, and development opportunities will be provided to help build competence and confidence across all required clinical areas.
About the Nursing Team
The Nursing Team supports a diverse patient population of approximately 10,000 registered patients. Services provided include:
- Chronic disease management
- NHS health checks
- Hypertension management
- Contraception and sexual health services (including device fitting/removal)
- Cervical cytology
- Wound care and ulcer management
- Travel health advice
- Childhood and adult immunisations
- Ear care and phlebotomy
The team works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care aligned with NHS England and Integrated Care Board (ICB) priorities. There is a strong emphasis on training, mentorship, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care within scope of practice
- Manage and support patients with long-term conditions
- Undertake health screening, assessments, and health promotion activities
- Administer immunisations and prescribed treatments
- Provide wound care, including dressings and ulcer management
- Perform clinical procedures such as ECGs, venepuncture, and cytology (dependent on competence)
Patient-Centred Practice
- Maintain clear, professional communication with patients, carers, and colleagues
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection in line with professional standards
- Act as a chaperone where appropriate
Clinical Governance & Safety
- Work within practice policies, protocols, and procedures
- Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, health & safety, and equality standards
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with NMC guidance
- Report risks, incidents, or concerns appropriately
Medicines Management
- Administer medications in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), or prescribing qualifications
- Prescribe (if qualified) in accordance with professional frameworks and guidelines
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Support GPs and other clinicians during procedures (e.g., minor surgery)
- Refer patients appropriately to senior clinicians when required
Professional Development
- Engage in ongoing learning and development in line with NMC revalidation
- Participate in training, audits, and clinical supervision
- Newly qualified nurses will be supported through structured development pathways
Clinical Duties (Dependent on Competency / Training)
- Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CHD)
- Hypertension management
- Immunisations (routine and childhood)
- Cytology
- Contraception services
- Wound care and Doppler assessments
- Travel health
- Venepuncture
- ECGs
- New patient health checks and urinalysis
- Suture removal
- Assisting with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in clinical areas
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and fit for use
- Support administrative systems and accurate record keeping
- Participate in practice meetings and service development
- Undertake home visits where appropriate
- Report any clinical or operational concerns to senior staff
Supervision and Accountability
The post holder will receive clinical supervision and professional support from the Lead Nurse. Work is largely autonomous but supported within practice policies and clinical guidelines. Ongoing performance review and annual appraisal will be conducted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the practice population. Duties include long-term condition management, health screening and promotion, immunisations, wound care, and supporting treatment services.
This role is suitable for both experienced nurses and newly qualified nurses. Support, training, and development opportunities will be provided to help build competence and confidence across all required clinical areas.
About the Nursing Team
The Nursing Team supports a diverse patient population of approximately 10,000 registered patients. Services provided include:
- Chronic disease management
- NHS health checks
- Hypertension management
- Contraception and sexual health services (including device fitting/removal)
- Cervical cytology
- Wound care and ulcer management
- Travel health advice
- Childhood and adult immunisations
- Ear care and phlebotomy
The team works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care aligned with NHS England and Integrated Care Board (ICB) priorities. There is a strong emphasis on training, mentorship, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care within scope of practice
- Manage and support patients with long-term conditions
- Undertake health screening, assessments, and health promotion activities
- Administer immunisations and prescribed treatments
- Provide wound care, including dressings and ulcer management
- Perform clinical procedures such as ECGs, venepuncture, and cytology (dependent on competence)
Patient-Centred Practice
- Maintain clear, professional communication with patients, carers, and colleagues
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection in line with professional standards
- Act as a chaperone where appropriate
Clinical Governance & Safety
- Work within practice policies, protocols, and procedures
- Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, health & safety, and equality standards
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with NMC guidance
- Report risks, incidents, or concerns appropriately
Medicines Management
- Administer medications in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), or prescribing qualifications
- Prescribe (if qualified) in accordance with professional frameworks and guidelines
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Support GPs and other clinicians during procedures (e.g., minor surgery)
- Refer patients appropriately to senior clinicians when required
Professional Development
- Engage in ongoing learning and development in line with NMC revalidation
- Participate in training, audits, and clinical supervision
- Newly qualified nurses will be supported through structured development pathways
Clinical Duties (Dependent on Competency / Training)
- Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CHD)
- Hypertension management
- Immunisations (routine and childhood)
- Cytology
- Contraception services
- Wound care and Doppler assessments
- Travel health
- Venepuncture
- ECGs
- New patient health checks and urinalysis
- Suture removal
- Assisting with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in clinical areas
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and fit for use
- Support administrative systems and accurate record keeping
- Participate in practice meetings and service development
- Undertake home visits where appropriate
- Report any clinical or operational concerns to senior staff
Supervision and Accountability
The post holder will receive clinical supervision and professional support from the Lead Nurse. Work is largely autonomous but supported within practice policies and clinical guidelines. Ongoing performance review and annual appraisal will be conducted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Use of electronic patient record systems
- Experience or willingness to develop skills in:
- Chronic disease management
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Health screening
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing (or working towards for newly qualified applicants)
- Skills
- Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong clinical decision-making skills (with support where required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literacy
- Time management and organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Essential
- Understanding of primary care and general practice
- Health promotion and patient wellbeing
- Awareness of community healthcare services
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance
- Personal Attributes
- Essential
- Team-oriented and supportive
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Professional and reliable
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to high standards of patient care
- Other Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Experience within primary care
- Minor illness management
- Triage experience
- Participation in audit or research
- Awareness of current healthcare developments
- Diplomas in chronic disease management (Respiratory, Diabetes, CHD)
- Understanding of audit processes
- Awareness of wider NHS and healthcare system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Use of electronic patient record systems
- Experience or willingness to develop skills in:
- Chronic disease management
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Health screening
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing (or working towards for newly qualified applicants)
- Skills
- Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong clinical decision-making skills (with support where required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literacy
- Time management and organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Essential
- Understanding of primary care and general practice
- Health promotion and patient wellbeing
- Awareness of community healthcare services
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance
- Personal Attributes
- Essential
- Team-oriented and supportive
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Professional and reliable
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to high standards of patient care
- Other Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Experience within primary care
- Minor illness management
- Triage experience
- Participation in audit or research
- Awareness of current healthcare developments
- Diplomas in chronic disease management (Respiratory, Diabetes, CHD)
- Understanding of audit processes
- Awareness of wider NHS and healthcare system
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).