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Stephenson Park Health Group Senior Practice Nurse

The closing date is 01 December 2026

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Job summary

Stephenson Park Health Group is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients and are looking for a senior nurse who shares this approach and who can help us continue to develop a high-quality, patient-focused nursing service.

Main duties of the job

The Role

The Senior Practice Nurse will take a lead role within our practice nursing team, providing clinical care to patients alongside supporting and supervising the wider healthcare team.

The postholder will currently provide support and supervision to:

• 1 Treatment Room Nurse
• 2 Healthcare Assistants

You will be supported by, and report to, our Advanced Nurse Practitioner Partner, with good access to clinical and management support.

Clinical responsibilities will include:

• Chronic disease management, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and COPD
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Childhood immunisations
• Travel health
• Weight management
• Cervical screening
• Contraception and women's health
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• NHS health checks
• Supporting medicines optimisation and appropriate clinical monitoring
• Independent prescribing where qualified, or a willingness to work towards a recognised prescribing qualification
• Providing clinical advice and support to the nursing and healthcare assistant team
• Helping to maintain high standards of clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety

About us

Why Join Stephenson Park Health Group?

We aim to provide a positive and supportive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of £24.61 £29.41 per hour, dependent on experience and competencies
• Good terms and conditions
• Supportive clinical and management team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A friendly and welcoming workplace
• The opportunity to take a senior role in developing our nursing and healthcare team
• A practice committed to delivering excellent care for its patients

If you are an experienced Practice Nurse looking to take on a senior role within a supportive and forward-thinking GP practice, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24.61 to £29.41 an hour dependant on experience and competencies

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0404-26-0002

Job locations

Station Road

Forest Hall

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 9BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in general practice or primary care nursing.

Ideally, you will have experience in a number of the clinical areas above and be confident in supporting and developing other members of the nursing team.

We particularly value someone who is:

• Patient focused and committed to high-quality care
• Experienced in chronic disease management
• An independent prescriber, or willing to work towards becoming an independent prescriber
• Supportive and approachable as a senior member of the team
• Organised and able to work independently
• Interested in developing services and improving patient care
• Comfortable working as part of a wider multidisciplinary primary care team

The salary within the advertised range will reflect the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and clinical competencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in general practice or primary care nursing.

Ideally, you will have experience in a number of the clinical areas above and be confident in supporting and developing other members of the nursing team.

We particularly value someone who is:

• Patient focused and committed to high-quality care
• Experienced in chronic disease management
• An independent prescriber, or willing to work towards becoming an independent prescriber
• Supportive and approachable as a senior member of the team
• Organised and able to work independently
• Interested in developing services and improving patient care
• Comfortable working as part of a wider multidisciplinary primary care team

The salary within the advertised range will reflect the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and clinical competencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in general practice or primary care nursing.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in general practice or primary care nursing.

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).

Additional information

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

Stephenson Park Health Group

Address

Station Road

Forest Hall

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 9BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stephenson Park Health Group

Address

Station Road

Forest Hall

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 9BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

branch manager

karina sansom

[email protected]

01912599666

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24.61 to £29.41 an hour dependant on experience and competencies

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0404-26-0002

Job locations

Station Road

Forest Hall

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 9BQ

United Kingdom

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