About this role
Job summary
Practice Nurse (25 Hours per Week)
Stafford Health & Wellbeing Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, patient-focused primary care team for 25 hours per week.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our diverse patient population. The successful candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities including chronic disease management, cervical screening, childhood and adult immunisations, health promotion, wound care, and supporting patients to achieve positive health outcomes.
We are proud of our commitment to providing accessible, compassionate, and holistic care within a supportive working environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians and healthcare professionals who are dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and continuous service improvement.
We are looking for a registered nurse with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for patient care. Experience within primary care is desirable, although we welcome applications from nurses who are keen to develop their career in general practice.
If you are committed to delivering outstanding care and would like to join a forward-thinking and supportive practice serving the Stafford community, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Practice Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care within a busy NHS primary care setting, working closely with GPs, ANPs, PAs, an HCA and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.Undertaking Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities in line with national and local standards.Delivering routine, travel and seasonal vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 programmes where required.Performing cervical screening in accordance with NHS guidelines.Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice and preventative care to improve patient wellbeing.Managing wound care, dressings, leg ulcers and suture removal.Supporting anticoagulation monitoring, medicines reviews and clinical observations.Carrying out NHS Health Checks, screening and other preventative health initiatives.Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to audits and quality improvement activities.Supporting safeguarding, infection control, patient safety and clinical governance requirements.Assisting with care planning, patient education and self-management for those with complex or long-term conditions.Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
About us
Stafford Health & Wellbeing is a patient-focused NHS GP practice serving the Stafford community, providing accessible, high-quality primary care and wellbeing services. The practice offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including routine and urgent appointments, prescription management, test results, fit notes, preventative healthcare, and support for long-term conditions. Patients can also access online services, register as new patients, and manage many healthcare needs digitally.
The organisation is committed to delivering compassionate, personalised care while promoting health and wellbeing across the local population. Working closely with NHS partners and community services, Stafford Health & Wellbeing supports patients through every stage of life, helping them access the right care at the right time. The practice also provides health information, self-help resources, referral support, carers information, and regular patient engagement initiatives to continuously improve services and patient experience.
With a strong focus on accessibility, prevention, and community wellbeing, Stafford Health & Wellbeing strives to empower patients to take an active role in their health while delivering safe, effective, and responsive healthcare services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job DescriptionJob TitlePractice Nurse
Reports ToPractice Manager / GP Partners
LocationStafford Health and Wellbeing, Whitgreave Court, Stafford, ST16 3GS
Hours25 per week
SalaryDependent on experience and qualifications
Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within a General Practice setting. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals, administrative staff, and external agencies to promote health, prevent disease, manage long-term conditions, and provide patient-centred care.
The Practice Nurse will contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, national and local healthcare priorities, and the overall delivery of safe and effective healthcare services.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesThe Practice Nurse will:
Provide safe, effective nursing care within their scope of professional practice.Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans.Deliver health promotion and disease prevention interventions.Administer vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national and local guidelines.Undertake cervical screening procedures.Perform wound care management, including dressings and ulcer care.Manage patients with long-term conditions such as:DiabetesAsthmaCOPDHypertensionCardiovascular diseaseConduct NHS Health Checks and lifestyle assessments.Carry out ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and other diagnostic procedures as required.Take and process specimens including venepuncture where trained and competent.Administer prescribed medications and treatments under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), or other authorised frameworks.Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where applicable.Support patients with smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol awareness and healthy lifestyle choices.Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults.Participate in infection prevention and control activities.Patient CareThe Practice Nurse will:
Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.Promote patient involvement in decision-making regarding their care.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with NHS and professional standards.Provide education, advice and support to patients, relatives and carers.Advocate for patients and ensure equitable access to services.Clinical Governance and QualityThe Practice Nurse will:
Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records.Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.Support the achievement of QOF and enhanced service requirements.Report and manage incidents, risks and near misses appropriately.Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.Work within all practice policies, procedures and professional standards.Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.Team WorkingThe Practice Nurse will:
Work collaboratively with GPs, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, PCN staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.Support and mentor less experienced staff where appropriate.Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.Develop effective working relationships with external healthcare providers and community services.Professional ResponsibilitiesThe Practice Nurse will:
Maintain current NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.Undertake mandatory and professional training required for the role.Participate in annual appraisal and personal development reviews.Keep knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development (CPD).Work within professional competency and seek support when required.Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.Person SpecificationEssential QualificationsRegistered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.Evidence of continuing professional development.Essential ExperienceExperience working within a healthcare environment.Experience delivering patient care independently.Knowledge of chronic disease management.Experience of health promotion and preventative healthcare.Desirable ExperienceExperience working in General Practice or Primary Care.Cervical Cytology qualification.Immunisation and Vaccination training.Chronic Disease Management qualification.Independent Prescribing qualification.Essential SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Strong organisational and time management skills.Competence in clinical assessment and decision-making.IT literacy and experience using clinical systems.Commitment to patient-centred care.Personal AttributesProfessional and compassionate approach.Flexible and adaptable.Reliable and accountable.Motivated to support service improvement.Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards.General RequirementsThe post holder must:
Comply with all Practice policies and procedures.Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.Adhere to Health and Safety requirements.Support safeguarding responsibilities.Act in accordance with NHS values and the NMC Code.This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation to meet the developing needs of the Practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Has worked as a registered nurse in the UK
Desirable
Has worked specifically as a Practice Nurse in General Medicine in the NHS
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered
Desirable
Implant or COIL certification
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 Stafford Health & Wellbeing
Address Whitgreave Court
Stafford
ST16 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.staffordhealthandwellbeingcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)