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Newgate Medical Group Practice Nurse
The closing date is 26 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. This role encompasses direct clinical care, management of specialised clinics, and active participation in infection prevention and control initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, cervical screening, and immunisations.
You will manage the nursing care of our patients, ensure up to date and accurate clinical records are maintained and QoF reviews completed.
Your role will be varied and may include:
IPC, Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Cervical Smears, Contraceptions, Immunisations, Wound management, ECGs, Travel & other Vaccinations. You will be part of an existing team and work collaboratively with the wider team, including GP Partners, other clinicians, pharmacists, specialist and secondary care organisations.
You may be required to visit patients in their own home and support in our care home visits.
Full details of the Practice Nurse responsibilities can be found in the attached Job specification.
About us
Newgate Medical Group (NMG) is a welcoming & busy single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) with over 30,000 patients. We have an established team of 9 GP Partners & a host of varied health professionals including pharmacists, nurses, ANP's, PA, Paramedics, Social Prescribing link worker, care co-ordinators & a large admin team. We offer a supportive team environment, training, pension and good holiday package for the right candidate.
We are a forward thinking, supportive Practice that embraces new ideas and innovation with the aim of producing better patient outcomes and efficient ways of working. Our dedicated team is crucial to the success of the Practice and the service it provides to our patient population. Ongoing rigorous processes of evaluation and review inform every aspect of the services we provide, within each department, to ensure our high standards never slip. We aim to provide a good work life balance, support our staff to develop, feel engaged and part of the Newgate Medical Group team.
This is an exiting time to join the team as we open our new Health and Wellbeing Hub that will benefit residents and patients across the area whilst developing our team further.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A1310-26-0026
Job locations
Health Centre
Newgate Street
Worksop
Notts
S80 1HP
United Kingdom
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 upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Primary Responsibilities
Assess patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based practice
Develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients to promote health and well-being
Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent adverse health effects
Provide routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF guidelines
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
Deliver wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients
Review patient medications to enhance compliance
Provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including side effects and dosages
Coordinate travel medicine services
Request and process pathology services and results as required
Oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or specialist care as necessary
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members
Maintain and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately
Develop, implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics.
Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritize health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in managing clinical emergencies
Recognize, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Implement vaccination programs for adults and children
Support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within own scope of practice
Liaise with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients)
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Communication
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients)
Delivering a Quality Service
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Personal Development
Develop, implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs
Team Working
Support the team in managing clinical emergencies
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
Clinical Governance
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager
Assist in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
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 upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Primary Responsibilities
Assess patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based practice
Develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients to promote health and well-being
Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent adverse health effects
Provide routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF guidelines
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
Deliver wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients
Review patient medications to enhance compliance
Provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including side effects and dosages
Coordinate travel medicine services
Request and process pathology services and results as required
Oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or specialist care as necessary
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members
Maintain and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately
Develop, implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics.
Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritize health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in managing clinical emergencies
Recognize, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Implement vaccination programs for adults and children
Support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within own scope of practice
Liaise with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients)
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Communication
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients (eg vulnerable patients)
Delivering a Quality Service
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Personal Development
Develop, implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs
Team Working
Support the team in managing clinical emergencies
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks are within the individual's scope of practice
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
Clinical Governance
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager
Assist in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc)
- Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for -
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- CHD
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Driving License and use of a car
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc)
- Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for -
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- CHD
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Driving License and use of a car
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
Newgate Medical Group
Address
Health Centre
Newgate Street
Worksop
Notts
S80 1HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.newgatemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Newgate Medical Group
Address
Health Centre
Newgate Street
Worksop
Notts
S80 1HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.newgatemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Admin
Lucy Pilgrim
01909491746
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A1310-26-0026
Job locations
Health Centre
Newgate Street
Worksop
Notts
S80 1HP
United Kingdom
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