Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to start a rewarding career in Primary Care?

City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care CIC (IPC), is working in partnership with two local GP practices to recruit two Trainee General Practice Nurses (GPNs) to join the highly successful General Practice Nursing Vocational Training Scheme (GPN VTS).

Main duties of the job
This innovative programme provides a structured and fully supported pathway into General Practice Nursing, combining employment within a GP practice with postgraduate academic study and supervised clinical practice.

As a trainee, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become a competent and compassionate General Practice Nurse, working at the heart of local communities to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses who are new to General Practice and are passionate about prevention, health promotion, long-term condition management and delivering person-centred care.

About us
City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care CIC (IPC) is committed to supporting the development of the primary care nursing workforce across City and Hackney.

The General Practice Nursing Vocational Training Scheme has successfully supported Registered Nurses to transition into General Practice Nursing, helping to build a sustainable workforce for the future.

Successful applicants will be employed in local training practices.

We are currently recruiting with two practices who provide high-quality, patient-centred care and offer supportive multidisciplinary learning environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join practices that are committed to developing the next generation of General Practice Nurses and investing in your professional growth.

Job responsibilities
As a Trainee General Practice Nurse, you will be employed within one of two individual practices whilst undertaking a fully funded postgraduate programme delivered by the University of Hertfordshire.

During the 12-month programme you will:

• Develop core General Practice Nursing knowledge and clinical competencies.
• Learn to support patients living with long-term conditions.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced General Practice Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Opportunity to complete competency-based assessments and portfolio evidence.
• Attendance at university for teaching and learning, protected learning time and professional development activities.

You will receive comprehensive support from:

• An experienced General Practice Nurse Clinical Supervisor.
• The City & Hackney GPN VTS Team.
• University academic staff.
• Peer support from fellow trainee nurses.

What Qualification Will I Gain?
Successful trainees will undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Nursing (General Practice Nursing) delivered by the University of Hertfordshire.

Course fees are fully funded.

The programme combines:

• Academic study
• Clinical supervision
• Competency-based training
• Protected learning time
• Professional and leadership development

What We Offer

• Fully funded postgraduate training programme.
• Structured career pathway into General Practice Nursing.
• Protected learning time.
• Dedicated clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Supportive learning environment.
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills.
• Access to multidisciplinary working and leadership development.
• A rewarding career supporting local communities across City and Hackney.

Important Information
The GPN Vocational Training Scheme is both highly rewarding and academically demanding.

Applicants should carefully consider their ability to balance:

• Full-time employment.
• Postgraduate study.
• Portfolio development.
• Assignment preparation.
• Clinical competency assessments.

Additional independent study outside of working hours will be required.

Completion of the programme does not guarantee permanent employment; however, previous trainees have successfully progressed into General Practice Nursing roles and continued their careers within Primary Care.

Further Information
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level (minimum 2:2 BSc Hons or equivalent).

Skills, Attributes and Commitment

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Primary Care and General Practice Nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to undertaking postgraduate Level 7 study.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Experience

• Minimum 6 months post-registration nursing experience.

Personal Qualities

• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Compassionate and patient focused.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Open to feedback and professional development.
• Passionate about improving population health and reducing health inequalities.

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).