About this role
Job summary
Westside Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team in Rugby, Warwickshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Practice Nurse to work within a busy and progressive GP practice, delivering high-quality clinical care, health promotion and long-term condition management to our patient population.
The post is offered on a permanent basis for 3.5-4 days per week (0.7-0.8 FTE), with Tuesday and Wednesday working essential. Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a range of general practice nursing services including:
Chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertensionCervical screening and women's health servicesChildhood and adult immunisations and vaccinationsWound care, dressings and treatment room proceduresHealth promotion and preventative healthcareNHS Health Checks and health screeningSupporting patients to self-manage long-term conditionsWorking collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred careThe successful candidate will hold current NMC registration and have experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
About us
Westside Medical Centre is a modern, purpose-built GP practice located in central Rugby. We are proud to provide high-quality primary care services to our growing patient population and were rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in July 2026.
We offer a genuinely friendly and collaborative working environment, supported by daily informal team discussions, regular social events and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Our clinical team includes:
4 GP Partners3 Salaried GPs3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners2 Practice Nurses1 Healthcare AssistantWe are also supported by a range of Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) colleagues, alongside experienced reception, administration and management teams.
We are committed to supporting professional development and offer access to training opportunities, the NHS Pension Scheme and flexible working arrangements where possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will -
Deliver a high standard of patient-centred nursing care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Undertake clinical assessment of patients presenting with identified healthcare needs.
Provide advice and support to patients and carers.
Refer patients appropriately to other healthcare professionals and services.
Work within professional competence and scope of practice.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant records.
Ensure informed consent is obtained where appropriate.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Long-Term Condition Management
Participate in the assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions.
Undertake reviews for patients with:
Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Promote self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
Support achievement of QOF and other contractual requirements.
Monitor patients and escalate concerns appropriately
Cervical Screening and Women's Health
Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.
Promote participation in screening programmes.
Provide advice relating to women's health issues within competence and training.
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Deliver childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations.
Administer vaccines in accordance with national guidance, PGDs, PSDs and practice protocols.
Maintain vaccine cold chain requirements.
Monitor vaccine supplies and report any issues appropriately.
Encourage vaccine uptake amongst eligible patient groups.
Treatment Room Services
Undertake wound management and dressings.
Remove sutures and clips.
Perform ear irrigation where appropriate.
Undertake venepuncture.
Record ECGs.
Perform spirometry where trained and competent ( if available )
Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriately trained.
Carry out other treatment room procedures within competence.
Health Promotion and Prevention
Provide health education and health promotion advice.
Support smoking cessation initiatives.
Promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Support national and local screening programmes.
Encourage patients to engage in preventative healthcare.
Safeguarding
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns involving children and adults.
Follow local safeguarding procedures and practice policies.
Report concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
Maintain required safeguarding training.
Infection Prevention and Control
Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Maintain safe standards of clinical practice.
Support infection control audits where required.
Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
Clinical Governance and Quality
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to incident reporting and significant event reviews.
Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice.
Participate in practice meetings and clinical updates.
Emergency Care
Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
Undertake annual basic life support training.
Participate in emergency response procedures within the practice.
Information Governance
Comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Ensure records are maintained accurately and securely.
Complete mandatory information governance training.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain current NMC registration.
Practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
Participate in annual appraisal and personal development reviews.
Maintain continuing professional development and professional competence.
Meet NMC revalidation requirements.
Work within professional boundaries and scope of practice.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
Health and Safety
Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
Report accidents, incidents and hazards.
Ensure safe use of equipment and clinical areas.
Participate in mandatory health and safety training.
General Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in practice meetings and training activities.
Support practice objectives and service development.
Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Qualification and competence in cervical cytology. Immunisation and vaccination training.
Desirable
Degree level nursing qualification. Independent/Supplementary Prescriber qualification Long-term condition management qualifications. Travel health qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care. Experience in chronic disease management. Experience undertaking cervical screening. Experience delivering immunisations and vaccinations. Experience of treatment room nursing.
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems. Experience supporting clinical audit activities. Experience delivering travel health services.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential
Essential Knowledge and Skills Clinical assessment skills. Knowledge of chronic disease management. Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding of infection prevention and control. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good organisational and IT skills. Personal Attributes - Professional and approachable. Patient focused. Reliable and adaptable. Able to maintain confidentiality. Committed to continuous professional development. Positive team member.
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 Westside Medical Centre
Address Hilton House
Corporation Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://westsidemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)