PCN Experienced General Practice Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking an Experienced General Practice Nurse to join Community Care Hall Green PCN. The role encompasses leading long-term condition management, supporting public health initiatives, and mentoring new healthcare professionals, driving high-quality patient care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation.
• Demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management.
• Experience in leadership and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term condition management, ensuring evidence-based care.
• Mentor and supervise new-to-general-practice nurses and students.
• Support public health and screening programmes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Education

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse Level Practice

Level 6 diploma in long-term conditions care

Postgraduate certification in public health initiatives

Additional qualifications in long-term condition management

Job description

The experienced general practice nurse plays a pivotal role in deliveringsafe, high-quality, and person-centred care across the Primary Care Network(PCN). This role is integral to achieving the objectives of the 2025/26 NetworkContract DES, with a focus on continuity of care, health inequalitiesreduction, digital transformation, and long-term condition (LTC) optimisation.

The postholder will lead on long-term condition management, championpublic health and prevention, and embed population health principles withingeneral practice. As a clinical leader, they will support the development andsupervision of new-to-practice nurses and other multidisciplinary staff,contributing to workforce capability across the PCN. The role also involvesfostering integration with community, secondary, and social care systems toensure proactive and joined-up care delivery.

The post holder will be working at registered nurse level practice asdetailed in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and CoreCapabilities Framework - Primary Careand General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

-Lead long-term condition managementacross the PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF,IIF, and local priorities.

-Support practice teams to identifyat-risk patients and implement proactive care plans.

-Support public health and screeningprogrammes, including delivery and uptake of immunisations, vaccinations, andcervical screening. Work with the PCNteam to achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes.

-Embed population health management approaches, using data to identify inequalities, design interventions, andimprove access for underserved populations aligned with Core20PLUS5 and healthequity goals.

-Mentor, support, and supervisenew-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcareprofessionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN. Contribute toinduction, professional development, and appraisal processes.

-Work collaboratively across the PCN,actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, andvoluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.

Please see attached job description for further information.

About us

Join Our Dynamic and Supportive Team

We are a progressive and patient-focused Practice dedicated to delivering outstanding care through strong teamwork and a commitment to service excellence. We value professionalism, reliability, and a respectful, collaborative approach among all team members.

As a Practice, we are focused on streamlining processes and improving efficiency to effectively manage both clinical and administrative workloads.

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced General Practice Nurse to join Community Care Hall Green PCN. Were looking for a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about primary care and ready to contribute to a high-performing team.

Salary is competitive and will be based on the candidates experience and existing qualifications.

The successful candidate will report to the Practice Manager for operational matters and receive clinical guidance from the Clinical Director.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will -

-Lead long-term condition managementacross the PCN, ensuring evidence-based, standardised care aligned with QOF,IIF, and local priorities.

-Support practice teams to identifyat-risk patients and implement proactive care plans.

-Support public health and screeningprogrammes, including delivery and uptake of immunisations, vaccinations, andcervical screening. Work with the PCNteam to achieve national targets and reduce variation in outcomes.

-Embed population health management approaches, using data to identify inequalities, design interventions, andimprove access for underserved populations - aligned with Core20PLUS5 and healthequity goals.

-Mentor, support, and supervisenew-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcareprofessionals e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs across the PCN. Contribute toinduction, professional development, and appraisal processes.

-Work collaboratively across the PCN,actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, andvoluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.

-Promote the use of digital tools e.g.risk stratification, recall systems, remote monitoring, to enhance personalisedcare and improve service efficiency.

-Undertake mandatory training and CPD tomeet NMC revalidation and practice needs.

-Reflect on learning using appropriateframeworks e.g. NMC Code.

-Adhere to CQC standards, infectionprevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities.

-Participate in audits, significant eventreviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

-Maintain confidentiality, informationgovernance, and data protection in line with NHS standards.

-Recogniseand work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated bythe NMC.

-Ensurethat their own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinicalsupervision.

-Takeevery opportunity to expand individual practice in line with the principlescontained within the Nursing and Midwifery Councils document The Code 2015 or equivalent professional body.

-Communicatewith enthusiasm and conviction; in a style that, when relevant, motivates,inspires, and encourages.

-Create a trusting partnership with patients and/or relatives/carers tocommunicate and explain complex medical issues - including new diagnoses andagree a management/treatment plan.

Person Specification

Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to work in a team and autonomously as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely (verbally and written) and where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Organised and diligent with attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy working environment while meeting deadlines.
• Patient education and shared decision-making.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.
• Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
• Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
• Additional qualifications in long term condition management.
• Experience and understanding of health inequalities for the local population.

Experience

• Has demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management and quality improvement.
• Supports public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening.
• Supports, mentors, and supervises new-to-practice nurses, students and other healthcare professionals
• Experience in leadership and/or clinical supervision delivery

Interpersonal Skills

• Hard working, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to undertake education and training to meet the service need and for career progression.
• Possesses a professional manner.
• Genuine interest in the delivery of healthcare to the community.
• Flexibility, reliability and responsive to change.
• Highly self-motivated and able to show initiative.
• Displays a creative approach to problem solving

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.