About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Practice Nurse to join Umbrella Medical, a well-established group of GP practices across the Walsall area. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, high-performing team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Hatherton Medical Centre, with flexibility to work across our other practice sites as required for training, development, and service needs.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. Key responsibilities include managing patients with long-term conditions, providing health promotion and preventative care, and undertaking clinical assessments.
The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making skills while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team and contributing to continuous service improvement.
About us
Umbrella Medical is a forward-thinking and developing GP partnership with a strong focus on providing accessible, high-quality primary care to the local community.
We operate across multiple sites, including Hatherton Medical Centre, Holland Park Surgery, Mossley Fields Surgery, and The Broadway Medical Centre. We are proud to hold CQC Outstanding ratings across two of our practices and remain committed to maintaining and building on this standard of excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Practice Nurse
Responsible to: Nurse Manager
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered first level nurse Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training and experience Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Experience Desirable
Practice Nursing Experience Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Audit experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies, local and national health policy Wider health economy awareness Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Negotiation and conflict management skills
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of public health issues Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting Clinical leadership skills Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
Personal Attributes Essential
Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player
Technical Skills Essential
Venepucture IT Skills
Desirable
Cervical cytology ECG tracing Immunisation and vaccination Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing
Other Job Requirements Essential
Ability to work across different Practice sites
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 Umbrella Medical
Address Hatherton Medical Centre
1 Hatherton Street
Walsall
WS1 1AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.umbrellamedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)