New to Primary Care Nurse

Primary Care Doncaster Limited; Askern; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a New to Primary Care Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on coordinating a wound care service, delivering high-quality patient care, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a specialty in wound care, committed to collaborative care within the Primary Care Network. The position offers access to the NHS Pension Scheme and other benefits.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension Scheme

27 annual leave days

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in wound care is essential.
• Ability to coordinate health services efficiently.
• Strong communication skills required for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Co-deliver and coordinate the PCN wound care service.
• Provide expert wound assessment and treatment planning.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The postholder will work as New to Primary Care Nurse within the Primary Care Network (PCN) services ensuring an efficient and effective service for patients. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team within the PCN, delivering high-quality care and supporting the PCN in meeting objectives set out in the 2025/26 Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES).

This role is suitable for an experienced Registered Nurse, with a speciality in wound care, entering general practice from secondary care or community.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-delivery and coordination of a PCN-wide wound care service, ensuring consistent, evidence-based care across the network and reducing unwarranted variation in practice. Alongside this, there may be opportunity to undertake additional nursing duties such as chronic disease management, health promotion and vaccinations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-deliver and coordinate the PCN wound care service, working across our GP practices and with community partners.
• Provide expert wound assessment, treatment planning, and reviews using evidence-based practice.
• Support consistent documentation and use of standardised wound care pathways and formularies across the PCN.
• Act as a point of contact for wound care advice for other clinicians within the PCN, escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Contribute to service audits, quality improvement, and data reporting related to wound management outcomes.
• Provide fundamental nurse-led care to communities across the PCN.
• Undertake early detection, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and other long term conditions.
• Provide vaccination and immunisation support across GP practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Work within an MDT, supporting integrate care and personalised approaches to patient management.
• Promote preventative care and support patients in self-management through personalised care planning.

At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.

As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year. PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.