Practice Nurse with Specialist interest in Diabetes or Respiratory

NHS; Lydney; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lydney is seeking a dedicated practice nurse for various consultations and long-term condition management. The role requires a registered nurse with strong communication and IT skills. You will provide high-standard patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The position is part-time, requiring 20-28 hours per week with flexibility in working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity in a supportive environment focused on both patient and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of General Practice.
• Experience of managing a team, including direct reports.
• Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide face to face consultations and manage long-term conditions.
• Contribute to patient safety and infection control.
• Make professional decisions regarding patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Time management

Flexible and cooperative

Education

Registered Adult Nurse/Registered General Nurse

Qualification at degree level in a long term condition

Tools

SystmOne

Office

Outlook

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up to join the growing practice nurse team at GDOC LTD. Developing long term condition management & support, while providing an excellent standard of care to our patients. The main practice of work will be Lydney Practice.

Hours: 20-28 hours per week

Closing date: 01 January 2026

Interview date: 06 January 2026 (TBC)

The Care Quality Commission requires us to have a complete employment history from the age of 16, including explanations for any gaps in employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and practice management team as appropriate, having regard to the nurses training and competencies, alongside a specialist qualification in a long term condition. Then managing that workload alongside the wider practice team.

Working always within your professional competencies, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies; telephone consultations and queries; triaging; and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations; and NHS/private paperwork and correspondence.

Reports to: Lead Nurse, clinically

Practice Manager, operationally

About us

G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation all GP surgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with a not-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused on improving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across the county.

We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000 patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heart of all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywide commissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or provide specialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration across the local health system.

By joining us, youll be part of an organisation that puts people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and a collaborative culture. Youll benefit from the stability, support, and career opportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit, community-focused teams.

Details Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0782-25-0002

Job locations

The Lydney Practice

Albert Street

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 5NQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties Specific to Role

Primary care nurse duties including (but not limited to) face to face consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations, e-consultations and queries. Clinical administration, and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Provision of care for acute and long-term conditions (physical and mental), and contributing to the delivery of QOF and enhanced services.

Provision of preventative care, including health promotion advice, vaccinations and screening, alongside a specialist qualification at degree level in a long term condition.

Support of patients in the developing self-management strategies and in fostering patient engagement with the Practice in the specific long term condition.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes as per Practice protocols.

Reviewing patients in the interests of quality improvement and safety. i.e. MRHA safety alerts and dementia reviews.

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Cover for other practice nurses will be provided by reciprocal sharing of correspondence, results and other administration.

Contributing to patient safety by maintaining good infection control thorough monitoring and maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilising equipment and emergency equipment.

Complying with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and professional standards for nurses.

Complying with CQC requirements for primary care.

Complying with the training requirements of G DOC and of the NMC

Complying with requirements for revalidation

Working conditions

Frequent, prolonged VDU use

Time-pressured environment

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times

Exposure to distressing situations and written material

Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.

Uniform to be worn

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties Specific to Role

Primary care nurse duties including (but not limited to) face to face consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations, e-consultations and queries. Clinical administration, and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Provision of care for acute and long-term conditions (physical and mental), and contributing to the delivery of QOF and enhanced services.

Provision of preventative care, including health promotion advice, vaccinations and screening, alongside a specialist qualification at degree level in a long term condition.

Support of patients in the developing self-management strategies and in fostering patient engagement with the Practice in the specific long term condition.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes as per Practice protocols.

Reviewing patients in the interests of quality improvement and safety. i.e. MRHA safety alerts and dementia reviews.

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Cover for other practice nurses will be provided by reciprocal sharing of correspondence, results and other administration.

Contributing to patient safety by maintaining good infection control thorough monitoring and maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilising equipment and emergency equipment.

Complying with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and professional standards for nurses.

Complying with CQC requirements for primary care.

Complying with the training requirements of G DOC and of the NMC

Complying with requirements for revalidation

Working conditions

Frequent, prolonged VDU use

Time-pressured environment

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times

Exposure to distressing situations and written material

Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.

Uniform to be worn

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.

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions
• Competent in use of SystmOne

Other Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• An ability to drive, current UK driving licence. and daily access to a vehicle.

Experience Essential

• Experience of General Practice
• Experience of managing a team, including direct reports
• Qualification at degree level in a long term condition

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse/Registered General Nurse or other qualification recognised by the NMC as equivalent
• Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Independent prescriber or working towards it

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions
• Competent in use of SystmOne

Other Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• An ability to drive, current UK driving licence. and daily access to a vehicle.

Experience Essential

• Experience of General Practice
• Experience of managing a team, including direct reports
• Qualification at degree level in a long term condition

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse/Registered General Nurse or other qualification recognised by the NMC as equivalent
• Current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Independent prescriber or working towards it

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

G DOC Ltd

Address

The Lydney Practice

Albert Street

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 5NQ

Employer's website

https://ghac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

G DOC Ltd

Address

The Lydney Practice

Albert Street

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 5NQ

Employer's website

https://ghac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)