About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Nurse, or an experienced nurse wishing to pursue a career in general practice, providing health and wellbeing advice, care and treatment to our patients. This post is a training opportunity supported by the VTS programme with South Yorkshire Primary Care, Workforce and Training Hub.
Please read the associated Person Specification and Job Description, and then when you are ready- we look forward to receiving your application.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mandi Hardy Nurse Manager; email [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: 28 June 2026
Interview date for shortlisted candidates: Mid July 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert to applications early, should a high volume of applications be received. The interview date is provisional and may be subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Our practice population has a wide variety of needs, from management of complex and chronic conditions to health screening and advice, immunisation and vaccinations, and identification and treatment of all common health concerns.
About us
We know that if you're the right candidate, we will be able to provide you with the robust support; supervision and professional development you'll need to become a confident autonomous practitioner and have a successful and long career in Primary Care.
This is a permanent post with hours to be negotiated with a maximum of 30 hours per week between the hours of 7 am Monday to 6 pm Friday. The rate of pay will be dependant on experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the population the practice serves. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, and engaging in health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.
Person Specification
Interests Essential
Developing a long term career in Primary Care. Developing enhanced and additional skills. The wellbeing of the local community.
Desirable
Interest in undertaking enhanced roles e.g. non-medical prescribing. Interest in supervising and supporting learners in practice including student nurses.
Experience Essential
Working inter-professionally. Using electronic healthcare records systems. Awareness and adherence to infection control standards. Understanding of the principles of Safeguarding.
Desirable
Having worked with other members of the Primary Care Team (Community Pharmacists, Dietitians etc.) Minor illness management Triage in healthcare. Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care. Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
Disposition and Attitudes Essential
Demonstrate ability to show kindness and compassion. Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations. Identify difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions. Demonstrate co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals. Able to work on own initiative, organise and prioritise own workload to set deadlines. Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates. Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations and with complex and uncertain pieces of work. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Can do attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity. Good time keeping. Flexible approach to work and ability to work flexibly across days of the week. Enthusiasm for primary care. Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to learn from others. Willingness to adapt ways of working in response to feedback. Excellent team player. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Self-motivated. Adhere to professional behaviours expected of a registered health professional.
Desirable
Accurate and thorough approach. Strong appreciation of customer service skills. Positive role model.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (with a current NMC PIN or one pending). Hold (or about to be awarded) a first level degree in nursing. Wellbeing and Health Promotion Awareness of the role of community nursing overall. Knowledge of quality assurance processes. Willingness to participate in the VTS programme with South Yorkshire Primary Care, Workforce and Training Hub.
Desirable
Understanding of the General Practice environment. Knowledge of the audit process in healthcare Awareness of issues across the wider health economy.
Skills / Competencies Essential
Able to work alone without direct supervision when appropriate. Able to undertake and report on autonomous decisions taken in practice. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communications skills. IT skills. Time management. Problem solving.
Desirable
Additional skills in areas key to General Practice e.g. phlebotomy, immunisations and vaccination, wound management, health screening, travel health advice. Use of primary care clinical systems including SystmOne, TPP and EMIS including audit and report writing.
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 The Burns Practice
Address The Burns Practice
4 Albion Place
Bennetthorpe
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.burnspracticedoncaster.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)