General Practice Nurse

NHS; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Practice Nurse to join their supportive team at Hannage Brook Medical Centre. This part-time role offers flexibility between 15 to 20 hours per week and includes responsibilities such as managing respiratory services and providing patient care, including immunizations.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include RN status on the NMC and a diploma or extensive experience in chronic respiratory disease management.
• Experience in general practice nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice nursing services including immunizations and chronic disease management.
• Manage respiratory services and undertake health screening procedures.

Skills

Venepuncture

Immunisation

Wound Management

Health Promotion

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

RN currently on NMC register

Evidence of continuing professional development

Diploma in Asthma and COPD management

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practice Nurse to join our friendly supportive, high performing team at Hannage Brook Medical Centre. The role is advertised to cover a planned absence within our current team. We are hoping to recruit a candidate as soon as possible for a minimum duration of 6 months ( but possibly longer). The role is flexible between 15 to 20 hours per week.

Please note we will review and interview suitable candidates as applications are received which may mean we close the advert earlier than advertised.

There are options to participate in our extended access clinics in the evening and Saturdays if additional hours are required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage respiratory services within the surgery and provide nursing services to patients including childhood immunisations, vaccinations and health screening.

About Us

Hannage Brook Medical Centre is a friendly high achieving GP practice based in the lovely town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. We are rated 'outstanding' by CQC. You will be well supported by our experienced nurse team consisting of a Lead Nurse Manager , 2 Practice Nurses,2 HCAs and 2 Phlebotomists.

There is some flexibility in when the hours are worked.

We take great pride in, and value our practice team enormously and this is reflected in the consistent high rating from our team when asked if they would recommend Hannage Brook as a place to work. If you are interested in finding out more then please do get in touch.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0566-25-0002

Job locations

Hannage Way

Wirksworth

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 4JG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide general practice nursing services to patients of the practice including:

To assess the needs of patients and provide appropriate care or treatment, in conjunction with a GP or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policies and protocols

To assist in the provision of care to patients with chronic diseases and to undergo any training required to become proficient in these areas as required by the practice.

To undertake a range of general nursing duties, to include wound care, ear syringing, venepuncture, electro-cardiograph, giving immunisations and vaccinations, and any other procedures such as have been agreed with the practice and to undertake the training required to perform these tasks

To undertake health screening procedures, eg. cervical screening, and give patients appropriate health promotion advice

To document the process of assessment of patient need and delivery of care

To evaluate the outcome of care and where appropriate identify changes that may need to be made to an individual patients care management

To assist in the provision of care for housebound patients with chronic diseases to the same standards as those able to attend the surgery.

To take active role in asthma and COPD care and manage patients with support from local Impact Plus respiratory team

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide general practice nursing services to patients of the practice including:

To assess the needs of patients and provide appropriate care or treatment, in conjunction with a GP or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policies and protocols

To assist in the provision of care to patients with chronic diseases and to undergo any training required to become proficient in these areas as required by the practice.

To undertake a range of general nursing duties, to include wound care, ear syringing, venepuncture, electro-cardiograph, giving immunisations and vaccinations, and any other procedures such as have been agreed with the practice and to undertake the training required to perform these tasks

To undertake health screening procedures, eg. cervical screening, and give patients appropriate health promotion advice

To document the process of assessment of patient need and delivery of care

To evaluate the outcome of care and where appropriate identify changes that may need to be made to an individual patients care management

To assist in the provision of care for housebound patients with chronic diseases to the same standards as those able to attend the surgery.

To take active role in asthma and COPD care and manage patients with support from local Impact Plus respiratory team

Person Specification

Desire to work at Hannage Brook

Essential

• Please clearly explain why you are attracted to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre and what qualities you have that means you would be an ideal fit with our team.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• RN currently on NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Driving licence and car owner
• Diploma or extensive experience in Asthma and COPD management
  
  

Desirable

• INR accredited
• Contraception Qualification
• ARTP registered for performing and interpretation of spirometry
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Previous practice nurse experience
• Experience of respiratory chronic disease management
  
  

Desirable

• Awareness of current research
• Familiarity with SystmOne clinical system
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Advanced nursing skills:
• inclduing venepuncture, ear syringing, immunisation and vaccination, cervical cytology , wound management skills
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate a programme of care
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Flexibility
• IT skills
  
  

Qualities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  
  

Person Specification

Desire to work at Hannage Brook

Essential

• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  
  

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hannage Brook Medical Centre

Address

Hannage Way

Wirksworth

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 4JG

Employer's website

https://www.hannagebrook.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hannage Brook Medical Centre

Address

Hannage Way

Wirksworth

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 4JG

Employer's website

https://www.hannagebrook.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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