Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
• Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence
• Provide wound care to patients
• Travel Vaccines
• Request pathology services as necessary and process pathology results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with exsisting legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Chaperone patients where necessary
• Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
• Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities in addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle, monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments, support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care, support and participate in shared learning within the practice, continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate, participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Travel medicine
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• CHD
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• ECG
• Spirometry
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Desirable

• Fluent in Punjabi/Urdu

Qualifications

Essential

• Adult Registered Nurse
• Current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)

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

Derby Family Medical Centre

Address

1 Hastings Street

Derby

DE23 6QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.derbyfamilymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to Day Duties:

Caseload management for patients living in the community, and acting as care coordinator.

Triage of referrals, provision of initial assessments and one-to-one interventions with service users.

To undertake and record comprehensive need/risk assessments, devise and implement treatment plans for service users.

To demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a nurse practitioner.

To establish and maintain robust communication networks with clients, carers, team members, other health care and social care workers within urgent care and the community

To use interpersonal skills in diffusing potentially emotive situations while undertaking assessments and pathway planning within acute settings.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.
• Maintains current registration with the NMC.
• Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training.

Desirable

• Demonstrates continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's.

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting on nursing care.
• Knowledge of Management theories.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written/oral communication skills.
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic.
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues.
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care.
• Clinical supervision skills.
• IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
• Specialist and area specific experience.

Desirable

• The ability to deal with and resolve conflict.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs of the service.
• A full driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gedling LMHT

Manor Road, Carlton

Nottingham

NG4 3AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Clinical Experience

Essential

• HCPC Regisiered Podiatrist
• BSc Hons Degree or equivalent / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Post graduate NHS experience
• Experience of minor surgery
• Evidence of broad range of clinical experience

Desirable

• Evidence of Previous NHS experience
• Diabetic Foot Module
• Evidence of current CPD engagement
• Evidence of post graduate study
• Evidence of team/MDT working

Clinical experience

Essential

• Post graduate course

Desirable

• Evidence of up to date CPD

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Northampton

NN5 5LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Current professional registration
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risk
• Evidence of understanding of the speciality applied for

Desirable

• Experience of audit

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Infection Prevention and Control link practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Experience of identifying problems and analysing information
• Travel to all trust sites

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement and audit

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Fellow of IBMS
• MSc Biomedical Science or other relevant title.

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Training Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of histological theory and practice, including IHC, molecular, special stains

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Audit completion
• Teaching and training both healthcare scientists and medical staff

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gwendolen House

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 4QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of English to O level/GCSE (A-C grade) or equivalent
• RSA III Typing/Word Processing or equivalent

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Flexible approach to workload

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Secretarial experience

Desirable

• Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with patient enquiries/problems
• An understanding of the 18-week RTT process

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Substantial years post Registration Experience
• Post Registration development and qualifications

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification
• Ability to study at Masters level
• Degree, working towards a degree or demonstrable equivalent experience

Managerial requierments

Essential

• Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Experience of working with and teaching students, both nursing and medical
• Teaching experience
• Experience managing staff

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of Plastics speciality
• Experience of Dermatology speciality
• Experience of complex dressing
• Experience at band 6 level or above
• Proven counselling skills

Desirable

• Experience in Outpatient setting
• Experience working with the wider MDT
• Experience running own nurse led clinics
• Experience of triaging patients

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)