Practice Nurse Cantilupe Surgery Hereford

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hereford is looking for a part-time Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves monitoring long-term conditions and performing various nursing duties. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in general practice and relevant qualifications, especially in diabetes. This is a permanent position with a salary ranging from £38,392 to £41,916 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in at least one specialist long-term condition area, preferably diabetes.
• Candidates should show evidence of CPD development and training.
• Ability to work as part of an MDT team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care management of long-term conditions and conduct health reviews.
• Perform assessments and nursing duties including cervical screening and immunizations.
• Advise and assist patients in their health care needs.

Skills

Long-term condition monitoring

Cervical cytology

Blood pressure management

Wound care

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Good standard of education – GCSE top 4 grades or A level A‑C

Experience of working in General Practice

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

Job Summary

Cantilupe and Hampton Dene Surgeries are looking for an enthusiastic part‑time (25‑30 hours) Practice Nurse to join our established nursing team. Our nursing team go above and beyond for our patients and we are thrilled to be nominated for ‘GP Surgery of the Year 2025’ once again, in our local area. We are a training practice and are committed to delivering high quality care to our local community.

Main Duties

Main duties of the job include long‑term condition monitoring. We would welcome candidates with additional qualifications in diabetes in particular. A good all‑rounder with a broad range of chronic disease skills will fit in well in our team and additional training will be considered. An A‑prescriber would be very welcome but not essential for the role. Applicants must be an established practice nurse in a GP surgery and have broad treatment‑room skills such as cervical cytology, travel immunisations, childhood immunisations, blood pressure monitoring and management, phlebotomy, dopplers, dressings including compression, suture removal and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment, planning and implementation of agreed care in relation to the management of long‑term conditions, including annual and follow‑up health reviews specifically for this post. (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Coronary heart disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension Management, Rheumatoid arthritis monitoring, Family planning, QOF areas learning disability checks and mental health reviews – additional training will be arranged if required.)
• Advise patients on general health care with referral to GP as necessary.
• Perform holistic assessment of patients attending for a range of Practice nursing duties, including cervical screening, wound care / ulcer care / doppler including compression bandaging, removal of sutures, well‑man/woman checks, travel advice and immunisation, contraception and women's health advice (including HRT), venepuncture, routine immunisations / childhood immunisations, chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician, assisting with minor surgery and coil fittings as requested, and requesting pathology tests (e.g., urine culture, swabs).

About Us

Cantilupe and Hampton Dene Surgeries are based in Hereford city and cover 12,600 patients. We have a team of 3 partners, 4 salaried GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs and a large admin and reception support team. We were rated Good by CQC in 2024. The main surgery is based in Hereford city with the branch around 2 miles away. Both sites are purpose built and modern.

Qualifications – Essential

• Good standard of education – GCSE top 4 grades or A level A‑C.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• CPD development and training evidence.
• Experience of working in General Practice and part of MDT team.
• At least one specialist long‑term condition area – preferably diabetes.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Qualification as Practice Nurse.
• Qualification in chronic disease areas – more than one including diabetes ideally.
• Good IT skills including previous use of EMIS clinical system.

Disclosures and Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to confirm no previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employment Details

Salary: £38,392 to £41,916 a year (WTE). Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part‑time. Reference number: A2151-25-0011. Job locations: 51 St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB and Hampton Dene Surgery, Gorsty Lane, Hereford, HR1 1UN. Employers: Cantilupe Surgery (address 51 St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB, website https://www.cantilupe.com/).