About this role
Job summary
Practice Nurse with Mentor Qualification | 18.75 hours per week | 18 month fixed term contract
Friar Gate Surgery is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse with a recognised Mentor Qualification to join our friendly nursing team.
We are a long-standing and well-respected GP practice located close to Derby town centre, with parking available just off Friar Gate. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, high-quality GP service to all our patients.
The role will involve all aspects of practice nursing, including cervical screening, childhood immunisations, recording vaccinations administered abroad, family planning and chronic disease management.
We are particularly looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who can provide mentorship and support to our current Nurse Associate, who will be undertaking her Nursing top-up degree from January 2027. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting her development, providing clinical guidance and helping her build on her skills and experience throughout her training.
You will work alongside our Nurse Associate who will be training to be a Practice Nurse and two GP Partners to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent patient care, with the experience, confidence and mentoring skills to work as part of our small and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care: Assist and support with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.
Clinical & Admin Duties: Follow protocols, maintain equipment and rooms, ensure stock rotations, and handle vaccine orders manage flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, and support administrative processes.
Confidentiality: Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.
Health & Safety: Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.
Equality & Diversity: Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.
Development & Quality: Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness, and ensure high standards of care.
Communication: Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.
About us
At Friar Gate Surgery we have 2 GP Partners, Midwife and a Nurse Associate. We serve a population of 4,500 patients. Staff car parking facilities available.
This is a great opportunity for someone to lead and develop the team, be instrumental in the working practices within the Surgery, be innovative in the environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.
Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.
Job description Job responsibilities
Practice Nurse with Mentor Qualification | 18.75 hours per week | 18 month fixed term contract
Clinical Skills
Long-term condition management:
Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)COPDDiabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planningHypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD ManagementCKD ManagementScreening and health checks:
BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking statusNew Patient checksNHS Health ChecksMental Health ReviewsLearning Disability ReviewsWomen's health and family planning:
Cervical cytologyGeneral family planning servicesProcedures and wound care:
Wound careSuture and clip removalTravel health:
Advice and preparationTravel ImmunisationsNHS Vaccinations and immunisationsAdditional procedures:
Ear syringingClinical Responsibilities
Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGDRequest pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabsAssist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as requiredMaintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugsInfection Prevention and Control
Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:
Universal hygiene precautionsCollection and handling of laboratory specimensSegregation and disposal of waste materialsDecontamination of instruments and clinical equipmentReporting and treatment of sharps injuriesManaging blood and body fluid spillagesEnsuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPESupport patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measuresLead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standardsEmergency Preparedness
Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectivelySupport the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as requiredGeneral Duties
Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPsStock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as neededChaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other cliniciansEnsure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment roomsAdministrative Tasks
Order and manage stock such as:
Health Promotion LiteratureDistrict Hospital suppliesVaccinations to maintain adequate levelsParticipate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standardsAdvise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasksAttend and contribute to Practice meetings as neededPatient Care and Outreach
Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the roleEducation and Research
Participate in research projects within the practice as requiredEngage in the education and training of students from all disciplinesAssist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team membersLiaison and Professional Development
Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respectedParticipate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Mentor Qualification - NMC registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne, Accurx, Arden's Templates - Experience working with deprived populations - Delivery of clinical audit - QOF management
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of working in primary care Experience of being a Practice Nurse in a GP Practice Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
Experience of being a Lead/Senior Practice Nurse Experience of being a Mentor
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 Friar Gate Surgery
Address Agard Street
Derby
DE1 1DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.friargatesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)