Qualified General Practice Nurse in Burton upon Trent

Gordon Street Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. We are a forward-thinking GP practice operated by East Staffordshire Primary Care Partnership and are entering an exciting new phase of development. We are looking for a nurse who shares our commitment to high-quality patient care, innovation, education, and continuous improvement. As an LGBT+ inclusive practice and a training practice for the Staffordshire GPN Foundation School, we are passionate about supporting professional development and creating a welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team, delivering a range of nursing services to our patient population while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice. This role offers excellent opportunities for learning, teaching, professional growth, and involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care within a primary care setting, including:

• Chronic disease management clinics including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.
• Cervical screening.
• Immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Long-term condition monitoring and reviews.
• Infection prevention and control activities.
• Supporting quality improvement and population health initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.

Depending on experience and qualifications, opportunities may be available to develop specialist interests and lead clinical areas.

At Gordon Street Surgery, we believe that excellent patient care starts with looking after our people. We are a friendly, supportive, and ambitious practice that values teamwork, kindness, learning, and innovation. We are proud to be:

• An LGBT+ friendly and inclusive workplace.
• A training practice for the Staffordshire GPN Foundation School.
• Committed to teaching, mentorship, and workforce development.
• Supportive of research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Operated by East Staffordshire Primary Care Partnership, providing opportunities to collaborate across a wider primary care network.
• Focused on creating a positive workplace culture where everyone feels valued.

We offer:

• A welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and funded training.
• Regular clinical support and mentorship.
• Generous wellbeing initiatives and staff appreciation schemes.
• Flexible working discussions where operationally possible.
• The opportunity to help shape the future direction of a developing APMS practice.

We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our culture and become an integral part of our team.

Job Purpose: To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting the prevention, diagnosis and management of health conditions while promoting health and wellbeing. The post holder will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

• Deliver a range of nursing services within scope of practice, including wound care, cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations.
• Undertake health promotion activities and provide lifestyle advice to patients.
• Support the management and review of patients with long‑term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Perform clinical assessments and provide appropriate care, treatment and referrals.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Participate in infection prevention and control activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support teaching, training and research activities where appropriate.
• Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates:

• Kindness and respect.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professional integrity.
• Inclusivity and respect for diversity.
• A willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Cervical cytology qualification.
• Immunisation and vaccination qualification.
• Additional postgraduate study or other qualifications in healthcare.

• Understanding of long‑term condition management.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT and digital literacy skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring learners.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or research projects.
• Experience using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems.

• Experience working in a nursing role.
• Experience undertaking patient assessments and clinical interventions.
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience supervising or mentoring learners.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or research projects.
• Experience using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems.

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.