About this role
Job summary
Join our friendly Practice Nursing team at Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery, where you'll deliver high-quality patient care in the stunning North Yorkshire Moors and Coast. We're seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who values autonomy, professional growth, and making a genuine difference in rural healthcare. You'll work across two well-established practices within the South Hambleton and Ryedale (SHaR) Primary Care Network, delivering nurse-led clinics in chronic disease management including immunisations, health assessments, cervical screening and long term conditions management. With supportive colleagues and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, you'll have everything you need to excel in your role. We offer competitive salaries, NHS Pension, generous leave, funded CPD, flexible working, and no on-call duties. Whether you're consolidating your skills or advancing your career, you'll find the support and opportunities here. Experience the perfect work-life balance in one of England's most beautiful areas, where your clinical expertise and compassionate care will truly make a difference to our communities.
Main duties of the job
Deliver nurse-led clinics for chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
Provide immunisation and vaccination services including childhood immunisations and travel health
Conduct health assessments including new patient checks, NHS Health Checks and over-75s reviews
Perform cervical cytology screening and sexual health services
Manage wound care
Support patients with long-term conditions through personalised care planning
Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants and the PCN team
About us
Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery are thriving rural practices serving communities across the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. Both practices are part of the SHaR Primary Care Network, comprising seven GP practices working together to deliver outstanding patient care. Our practices are CQC-rated Good with excellent patient satisfaction scores and a strong reputation for clinical excellence. We pride ourselves on our supportive, collaborative culture where every team member is valued and their wellbeing matters. You'll work in modern, purpose-built facilities with up-to-date IT systems (SystmOne) and well-equipped clinical rooms. We're committed to professional development, offering funded training, clinical supervision, NMC revalidation support, and opportunities to develop special interests. Our team includes experienced GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and dedicated administrative staff who work together seamlessly. Being part of the SHaR PCN gives you access to wider clinical networks, shared learning opportunities, and enhanced support. We offer genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and no out-of-hours commitments. Located in one of England's most stunning areas, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding career
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Overview
As a Practice Nurse at Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery, you'll be a key member of our clinical team, delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients across two well-established practice sites. This autonomous role offers variety, professional challenge, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients in a supportive rural healthcare setting. You'll work flexibly across both sites (approximately 15-20 minutes apart), delivering nurse-led clinics, health assessments, and chronic disease management. With the backing of experienced GPs and a dedicated nursing team, you'll have the clinical freedom to make decisions whilst knowing support is always available when needed.
Clinical Responsibilities
Chronic Disease Management
Lead clinics for patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease
Conduct annual reviews, medication reviews, and lifestyle interventions
Monitor blood pressure, perform ECGs, and conduct spirometry
Develop personalised care plans in partnership with patients
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Deliver childhood immunisation programmes in line with national schedules
Provide seasonal flu vaccination campaigns for at-risk groups
Conduct travel health consultations and administer travel vaccinations
Support COVID-19 and other vaccination programmes as required
Health Screening and Assessments
Perform NHS Health Checks for adults aged 40-74
Conduct new patient health assessments and registration checks
Deliver over-75s health reviews and frailty assessments
Carry out cervical cytology screening and sexual health consultations
Acute and Minor Illness
Assess and manage minor illnesses and injuries
Provide wound care including dressings, suture removal, and wound assessment
Take blood samples and perform point-of-care testing
Triage urgent care requests and signpost appropriately
Professional Development and Governance
Maintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice
Contribute to clinical audits, significant event analyses, and quality improvement projects
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional standards
Stay current with evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines
Collaboration and Communication
Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, and Healthcare Assistants across both practices
Participate in practice meetings, MDT discussions, and clinical case reviews
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and external healthcare providers
Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and service development initiatives
Additional Duties
Adhere to all practice policies including safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and professional standards
Support practice initiatives such as QOF achievement and enhanced service delivery
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the practice
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Able to use and identify when to use the Chaperone procedure Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness for: Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
Motivated, forward thinker Effectively utilise resources
Other requirements Essential
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN) with current valid NMC registration Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Recognised qualification in chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD) Immunisation and vaccination qualification Cervical cytology screening certification Minor illness assessment qualification Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience working as a Practice Nurse or in a primary care setting Proven experience in chronic disease management and health promotion Experience delivering immunisation and vaccination programmes Competent use of clinical IT systems (SystmOne experience highly advantageous)
Desirable
Experience working in rural or dispersed practice settings Experience in clinical supervision, mentoring, or training of colleagues Involvement in quality improvement projects or clinical audit Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and primary care frameworks
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management
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 Helmsley Medical Centre
Address Helmsley Medical Centre
Carlton Road
Helmsley
York
YO62 5HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.helmsleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)