Practice Nurse

Barnsley Healthcare Federation; Hanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Healthcare Federation is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our supportive team within the Barnsley Primary Care Network. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, including long-term condition management, health promotion, screening, and self-management support.

The post involves autonomous clinical practice within the scope of nursing, collaborating with GPs, ANPs, HCAs, and other staff to improve patient outcomes and experience.

Qualifications

• Deliver care to patients across all ages.
• Manage long-term conditions (asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, etc.).
• Carry out cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, ECGs and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within primary care settings.
• Work with MDTs and GP teams to deliver services.
• Support safeguarding, infection prevention, and quality improvement.

Skills

Long-term condition management

Health promotion

Screening

Clinical care

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our warm, supportive, and well-established team within the Barnsley Primary Care Network. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our practice population. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a truly collaborative multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide safe, effective care within the scope of practice nursing, including:

• Long-term condition management
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Screening activities
• Supporting patients to stay well and manage their health confidently

You will be joining a friendly, experienced group of colleagues who value teamwork, professional development, and delivering excellent patient care. If you're a motivated Practice Nurse looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care

• Provide evidence-based care for patients of all ages.
• Deliver long-term condition management including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
• Carry out cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, ear irrigation, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Support urgent care through assessment, triage, and treatment planning within scope.
• Promote health education, lifestyle change, and self-management.
• Recognise deterioration, interpret findings, and elevate appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NMC and organisational standards.

Professional Leadership/Governance

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code professional standards.
• Follow policies for safeguarding, infection control, medicines management, and governance.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and development.
• Maintain required competencies, mandatory training, and safeguarding levels.
• Support development of clinical pathways, protocols, and best-practice guidance.

Teamwork/Collaboration

• Work effectively with GPs, ANPs, HCAs, ARRS roles, and administrative teams.
• Support induction, supervision, and development of junior staff and HCAs.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and PCN initiatives.
• Provide clinical advice within scope of practice.

Patient Experience/Communication

• Build positive, supportive relationships with patients and carers.
• Communicate complex/sensitive information clearly and compassionately.
• Promote shared decision-making and personalised care.
• Ensure patients understand treatment plans.

About us

Launched in 2015, Barnsley Healthcare Federation (BHF) is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which aims to improve and enhance the way in which primary care at scale is delivered within Barnsley. Drawing upon the knowledge and expertise of health professionals from across the borough, our vision is to deliver a robust publicly funded health and social care service which meets the needs of the local community. We believe that regardless of location or need, every patient should receive the same high standard of care, at times when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

Job Statement

The Practice Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the primary care environment. The role combines autonomous clinical practice with collaborative multidisciplinary working, supporting long-term condition management, preventative health interventions, urgent care, and treatment-room services. The postholder contributes to safe, effective, and compassionate care while supporting the operational and clinical priorities of the practice and wider PCN.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients across the lifespan.
• Deliver long-term condition management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, CVD).
• Undertake cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, ear irrigation, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Support urgent care through assessment, triage, and treatment planning within scope.
• Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-management support.
• Interpret clinical findings and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with NMC and organisational standards.

Professional Leadership & Governance

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medicines management, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development.
• Maintain up-to-date competencies and mandatory training, including safeguarding levels 1-3 as required.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, protocols, and best practice guidance.

Teamwork &