General Practice Nurse

NHS; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Swadlincote is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse for a part-time role (30 hours/week). The successful candidate will require experience in chronic disease management and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include providing routine nursing care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role demands a Registered General Nurse, with a special interest in Asthma/COPD management desired. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• Maintain confidentiality and support professional development.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to patients.
• Implement chronic disease treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Wound care

Diabetes management

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Registered General Nurse

Tools

SystmOne

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Job Summary

Due to retirement at Measham Medical Unit, we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Practice Nurse for a 30‑hour per week part‑time role (Wednesday‑Friday). A special interest or qualification in Asthma/COPD management is desirable. Salary will be dependent on experience.

About Us

Measham Medical Unit is a well‑established GP practice on the outskirts of North West Leicestershire, serving 15,800 patients across Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire. The clinical team includes 6 GP Partners, salaried GPs, ANPs, ACPs, PAs, clinical pharmacists, practice nurses, HCAs and nurse associates.

Job Details

• Posted 10 December 2025
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time, 30 hours per week (Wednesday‑Friday)
• Location: Measham Medical Unit, High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7HR
• Reference number: A5155-25-0009

Job Responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and accept professional accountability within your scope of practice.
• Assess patient needs and provide evidence‑based care.
• Implement and evaluate chronic disease treatment plans, promote health and well‑being, signpost appropriately.
• Apply infection control measures.
• Provide routine nursing care, conduct clinics, offer lifestyle advice, wound care and medication review.
• Manage patients with long‑term conditions: Diabetes, hypertension, CHD, asthma/COPD, childhood vaccination, hormone injections, adult immunisation, cervical cytology screening.

Secondary Key Responsibilities

• Participate in local initiatives and shared learning.
• Review clinical practice and respond to national policies.
• Review significant and near‑miss events.
• Support implementation of practice policies and protocols.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and external organisations.
• Liaise with external services for vulnerable patients.
• Support safeguarding and maintain accurate records in SystmOne.

Professional Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with the NMC.
• Maintain confidentiality and support colleagues.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Maintain NMC revalidation and peer review participation.
• Promote a professional approach in dress and attitude.

Person Specification – Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Wound care, sutures/removal, ECG, venepuncture, new patient medicals, immunisations (routine, childhood, travel), women’s health, travel medicine.
• Chronic disease management: diabetes, hypertension, CHD, asthma/COPD.
• Knowledge of national standards (QOF, NICE, etc.).
• Understanding of infection prevention, evidence‑based practice and health promotion strategies.
• Record accurate clinical notes; work within own scope and refer appropriately.

Desirable Clinical Knowledge

• COPD, spirometry.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered General Nurse.
• Desirable: Updated adult and child immunisation, cervical cytology, accredited qualifications in diabetes care or asthma/COPD.

Essential Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management, planning and organising.
• Teamwork and autonomous working ability.
• Clinical policy and procedure compliance.
• Strong IT skills, including use of clinical IT systems.
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to work under pressure.

Essential Experience

• Recent and relevant primary care experience.
• Experience of autonomous working.
• Experience managing long‑term conditions.
• Evidence of evaluating clinic safety and effectiveness.

Personal Qualities

• Polite, confident, flexible, co‑operative, ethical, empathetic, communicative.
• Committed to professional development, punctual, problem‑solving, able to work under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (EOC) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.