General Practice Nurse (GPN) Learner
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Islington GP Federation General Practice Nurse (GPN) Learner
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse to not only train as a General practice Nurse but be part of an innovative project. The aim of this project is to extend and enhance the current opportunities for education and training in Primary care and beyond, while creating extra capacity and retaining current nursing staff. This post is a developmental GPN Learner role, designed for a registered nurse undertaking the General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme.
The role provides a structured combination of:
- Academic learning (GPN Foundation Course)
- Supervised clinical practice within general practice
- Competency-based development
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
- Undertake the GPN Foundation Training Programme to support your development
- Work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals in primary care
- Deliver safe, supervised patient care within your level of competence
- Develop your clinical knowledge and skills in line with GPN competency frameworks
- Contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting practice priorities
- Provide backfill support to enable experienced GPN staff to participate in training
About us
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over three years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.
IGPF runs four Islington GP Practices-Northern Medical Practice, Barnsbury Medical Practice, City Road Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0031-26-0045
Job locations
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities:
- To develop the necessary skills and competencies required to become a Practice Nurse.
- Work within their level of competency at all times.
- Deliver patient care under supervision of senior clinicians.
- Develop skills to manage the changing needs of the patients and the practice.
- Ensure competency documentation is completed and signed off appropriately.
- Administer medications/immunisations under PSD/PGD where competent.
- Promote health and wellbeing through patient education.
- Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery.
- Carry out routine clinical tasks under supervision.
- produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues.
- Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
Additional Duties:
- Maintaining & cleaning of equipment used by nurses & GPs.
- Stocking clinical rooms and rotating stock as required.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical rooms.
- Ordering of stock, vaccines & promotional materials.
- Checking stock levels and expiry dates of drugs cupboard and resuscitation trolley.
- Record vaccine fridge temperatures twice daily.
- Assist other members of the practice team as appropriate.
- To maintain infection control and update procedures and advice.
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
GPN Learner Responsibilities
The GPN Learner will be employed on a fixed-term basis specifically to undertake the GPN Foundation Programme. Continued employment is conditional upon active engagement with the programme.
The post holder will be:
- Attending and actively participating in all scheduled GPN Foundation Programme teaching days as delivered by the education provider.
- Completing all modules, competency documentation, and assessments within agreed timeframes.
- Maintaining regular communication with their mentor/clinical supervisor, including sharing learning after each session and agreeing appropriate supervised clinical experience.
- Actively engaging in practice-based learning by embedding within day-to-day general practice operations.
- Working within own limitations in line with the NMC Code and not undertaking independent clinical activity without appropriate supervision and sign-off.
- Attending clinical placements on all contracted working days outside of academic teaching time (including periods when teaching is not scheduled).
- Demonstrating professionalism and commitment to the programme. Failure to attend, engage, or complete required elements may result in review and potential termination of the fixed-term contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities:
- To develop the necessary skills and competencies required to become a Practice Nurse.
- Work within their level of competency at all times.
- Deliver patient care under supervision of senior clinicians.
- Develop skills to manage the changing needs of the patients and the practice.
- Ensure competency documentation is completed and signed off appropriately.
- Administer medications/immunisations under PSD/PGD where competent.
- Promote health and wellbeing through patient education.
- Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery.
- Carry out routine clinical tasks under supervision.
- produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues.
- Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
Additional Duties:
- Maintaining & cleaning of equipment used by nurses & GPs.
- Stocking clinical rooms and rotating stock as required.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical rooms.
- Ordering of stock, vaccines & promotional materials.
- Checking stock levels and expiry dates of drugs cupboard and resuscitation trolley.
- Record vaccine fridge temperatures twice daily.
- Assist other members of the practice team as appropriate.
- To maintain infection control and update procedures and advice.
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
GPN Learner Responsibilities
The GPN Learner will be employed on a fixed-term basis specifically to undertake the GPN Foundation Programme. Continued employment is conditional upon active engagement with the programme.
The post holder will be:
- Attending and actively participating in all scheduled GPN Foundation Programme teaching days as delivered by the education provider.
- Completing all modules, competency documentation, and assessments within agreed timeframes.
- Maintaining regular communication with their mentor/clinical supervisor, including sharing learning after each session and agreeing appropriate supervised clinical experience.
- Actively engaging in practice-based learning by embedding within day-to-day general practice operations.
- Working within own limitations in line with the NMC Code and not undertaking independent clinical activity without appropriate supervision and sign-off.
- Attending clinical placements on all contracted working days outside of academic teaching time (including periods when teaching is not scheduled).
- Demonstrating professionalism and commitment to the programme. Failure to attend, engage, or complete required elements may result in review and potential termination of the fixed-term contract.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting (post-registration or student placement experience).
- Experience delivering patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrable understanding of patient safety and working within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care, community nursing, or outpatient settings.
- Experience in delivering basic clinical skills (e.g. observations, wound care, vaccinations under supervision).
- Experience using electronic patient record systems.
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent clinical training relevant to primary care.
- Mentorship/assessor training (or willingness to work towards supported learning frameworks).
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of General Practice Nursing within primary care.
- Awareness of the NMC Code and professional accountability.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to reflect on practice and apply learning.
- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and information governance.
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes.
Desirable
- Awareness of:
- Chronic disease management in primary care
- Public health and health promotion principles
- Quality frameworks such as QOF
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting (post-registration or student placement experience).
- Experience delivering patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrable understanding of patient safety and working within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care, community nursing, or outpatient settings.
- Experience in delivering basic clinical skills (e.g. observations, wound care, vaccinations under supervision).
- Experience using electronic patient record systems.
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent clinical training relevant to primary care.
- Mentorship/assessor training (or willingness to work towards supported learning frameworks).
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of General Practice Nursing within primary care.
- Awareness of the NMC Code and professional accountability.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to reflect on practice and apply learning.
- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and information governance.
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes.
Desirable
- Awareness of:
- Chronic disease management in primary care
- Public health and health promotion principles
- Quality frameworks such as QOF
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
Islington GP Federation
Address
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Islington GP Federation
Address
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR team
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0031-26-0045
Job locations
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
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