PCN Practice Nurse

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join a busy Primary Care Network. The role includes conducting health assessments, administering vaccinations, and providing support for long-term conditions. Candidates should be a Registered Nurse with at least two years' experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience in cervical smears.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide health education.
• Administer vaccinations and carry out diagnostic tests.
• Support patients with long‑term conditions.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) pin

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Practice Nurse

Experience in chronic disease management

Tools

IT skills (MS Office, Internet)

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our busy Primary Care Network working across 4 practices.

This is a new role within the PCN – working in a hub and practice-based model. As a Practice Nurse, you will provide high‑quality nursing care to our patients and support the ARRS Roles in the PCN as well as the wider practice teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, including physical examinations and health screening.
• Provide health education and advice to patients on a range of topics, such as healthy living and disease prevention.
• Administer vaccinations and other injections.
• Take blood samples and carry out other diagnostic tests.
• Support patients with long‑term conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.
• Support practices with chronic disease management.
• Perform cervical smears.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) pin.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Experience in cervical smears.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. A supportive and collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

You will be joining a Primary Care Network of 4 member practices in the Hanley, Bucknall & Bentilee area with around 35,000 patients.

Based out of the PCN hub, you will either visit housebound patients or work from one of the member practices in clinics. We have a multidisciplinary workforce covering social prescribing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, mental health, paramedics and frailty.

Job Details

• Reference number: A5318-25-0005
• Date posted: 24 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Salary depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time

Locations

• Potteries Medical Centre – Beverley Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST20JG
• Harley Street Medical Centre – Harley Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST13RX
• Bentilee Health Centre – Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST20EU
• Moorcroft Medical Centre – 10 Botteslow Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST13NJ

Person Specification

Essential:

• Up‑to‑date training in childhood immunisations, health promotion and clinical systems.
• 2‑year post‑registration at E grade.
• Family planning, smoking cessation and IT skills (MS Office, Internet).
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, self‑motivation and confidentiality skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audits.

Desirable:

• Accredited training in chronic disease management and anticoagulation management.
• Cervical cytology qualification.
• Evidence of recent updating in primary care and knowledge of clinical audits.

Legal and Safety

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration and a current NMC registration. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Employer

Hanley, Bucknall, Bentilee PCN – Potteries Medical Centre, Beverley Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST20JG. Website