Practice Nurse

Purosearch; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join a growing primary care team in Tamworth. The role offers part-time, flexible hours and involves managing chronic conditions while providing high-quality care. Candidates should have a current NMC registration and experience in GP settings. A competitive salary is offered, along with training opportunities and support within the team.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within a nursing team.
• Experience caring for vulnerable patients.
• Experience managing chronic disease and cytology patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic conditions including hypertension and diabetes.
• Run immunisation and treatment clinics.
• Maintain accurate patient records and conduct diagnostic procedures.
• Support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent workload management

Patient care delivery

Confidentiality

Education

Current UK professional registration (NMC)

Experience in GP or primary care settings

Job description

Practice Nurse – Primary Care

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join a supportive and growing primary care team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, efficient nursing care to patients across a broad range of clinical needs.

The role offers a competitive salary (dependent on experience), pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities within a collaborative and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and thyroid disorders.
• Run immunisation and treatment clinics, including wound care, suture removal, ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Provide cytology services and family planning advice.
• Maintain clinical areas and equipment, including instrument sterilisation and stock management.
• Keep accurate patient records, both written and electronic.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures according to established protocols.
• Participate in call and recall systems, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and mentor Health Care Assistants, student nurses, and other staff as appropriate.

Role Requirements

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage workload independently and seek guidance when needed.
• Deliver patient care in line with local and national clinical guidelines.
• Maintain professional registration with the NMC and adhere to the Code of Conduct.
• Observe strict confidentiality and operate within professional competence.

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• Working within a nursing team.
• Caring for vulnerable patients.
• Experience managing chronic disease and cytology patients.
• Experience in GP or primary care settings.

Other Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Current UK professional registration (NMC).

Job Details

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Working Pattern: Part-time, flexible