Practice Nurse

Employer: Healthii People (on behalf of a rural GP medical centre)
Location: East Bridgford, Nottingham
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Part-Time / Full-Time (negotiable, flexible working supported)

Job Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a friendly, forward-thinking, rural GP practice in East Bridgford, Nottingham, serving approximately 8,000 patients. The medical centre is based in modern, purpose-built premises and has a supportive multi-disciplinary primary care team.

• Role: Practice Nurse
• Professional development: Training and personal growth opportunities encouraged
• Closing date: 5th October 2025

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will work within an established nursing team to provide high-quality, evidence-based, accessible care. Duties include:

• Treatment room care: wound management, venepuncture, ear irrigation, ECGs, injections, urinalysis.
• Minor illness/injury management: assessment, treatment, referral/discharge per protocols.
• Immunisations: childhood and adult vaccinations in line with the UK schedule.
• Women's health: cervical screening, contraception, sexual health, coil checks, menopause support.
• Travel health: vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and basic travel advice.
• Screening & health checks: new patient checks, elderly screening, lifestyle advice.
• Chronic disease management: CHD, asthma, COPD (including spirometry), diabetes, hypertension.
• Clinical governance: accurate record-keeping, audits, infection control, and safe practice.
• Professional contribution: teaching/supervision of HCAs, phlebotomists, students; attending meetings and training; participating in PCN-level work when delegated.

Flexibility, teamwork, and patient-centred care are key to this role.

Person Specification

Behaviours (Essential)

• Planning and organising
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Team working
• Self-motivation
• Respect for confidentiality

Experience

• Essential: Teamwork, ability to use initiative
• Desirable: Primary care experience, use of SystmOne

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse, professional body membership, good general education
• Desirable: Supervisory management qualification, non-medical prescribing

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• IT literacy
• Strong time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Conflict management and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Full driving licence

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Understanding of a general practice environment
• Motivation techniques
• GMS/PMS contract competency framework
• Familiarity with practice clinical systems

This opportunity is managed by Healthii People on behalf of a GP medical centre in East Bridgford, Nottingham.