Practice Nurse in Leicester

South Leicestershire Medical Group are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our team. We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking partnership committed to delivering high-quality primary care to our local community. Our team includes GPs, ANPs, clinical pharmacists, HCAs and a dedicated patient services, admin and secretary team who work collaboratively to provide outstanding patient care. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate practice nurse to join our multidisciplinary team.

What we can offer:

• Full time/part time hours available
• Annual leave increases with length of service
• Blue Light Discount - Access to over 15,000 discounts
• Free on-site parking
• A partnership that is dedicated to your continued personal development

Main duties of the job:

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing care, including treatment room services such as wound management, immunisations, cervical screening and health checks. Supporting long-term condition management, asthma, COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice and disease prevention information. Work autonomously within the clinical team to assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and contribute to practice targets, quality frameworks and patient safety processes.

About us:

South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work and are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of 25,000 patients over six sites in the South of Leicestershire, covering Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen. Great location easily accessible from Leicester and surrounding areas, with the added benefit of working in a semi-rural community.

Recognised training practice. Research, as one of the only few Level 4 NIHR research practices nationally, we’re at the forefront of primary care research. Well-being, focused culture. We value and actively support staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance. Innovation by nature, we invest in cutting-edge technologies and systems to enable flexible, efficient working including Rapid Health, GP Autopilot, Abtrace and Health-tech1. Strong development support, we offer a wide range of opportunities for clinical development, additional training and career progression.

Job responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing services to support the effective delivery of primary care. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will undertake a wide range of treatment room and chronic disease management duties. They will assess patient needs, plan and implement care and evaluate outcomes in accordance with evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines. Key aspects of the role include managing long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This involves conducting reviews, supporting self-management, monitoring treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans under clinical protocols and collaborating with GPs and other clinicians where needed.

Routine treatment room responsibilities form a core part of the role and include wound care, dressings, injections, vaccinations (childhood, adult, travel), cervical cytology, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, ear care and assisting with minor procedures. The practice nurse will also provide contraceptive and sexual health services and general health promotion activities aimed at improving patient wellbeing. The role contributes to key practice performance requirements, such as QOF, IIF and safeguarding processes, ensuring high standards of clinical compliance, infection control and patient safety. The post holder will maintain detailed clinical records, support continuous improvement and participate in audits, training and clinical meetings.

Strong communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential, as the nurse will often manage their own clinics, prioritise workload independently and work closely with GPs, ANPs, Pharmacists, HCAs and administrative colleagues. Compassion, patient-centred care, and professionalism are central to the role.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with active PIN.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Relevant nursing qualification at Diploma or Degree level.
• Experience of working in a nursing primary care environment.
• Experience in managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Experience using clinical observations and assessments to support decision making.
• Working knowledge of SystmOne.
• Knowledge of QOF indications, local referral pathways and NHS primary care processes.
• Ability to support mentoring or coaching of students, HCAs or trainees.
• Interest in quality improvement, audits or practice development.

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.