Job summary
We are a very friendly semi-rural dispensing SystmOne practice seeking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Primary Health Care Team at Burbage Surgery for 2 days per week.

We are a consistently high QOF achieving practice with a practice list size of 12,800 and a CQC Good rating. We are a teaching practice with a strong commitment to training and development. We also participate in Clinical Research. Our practice has undergone extensive redevelopment recently. This has provided us with a modern practice with state of the art treatment facilities.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be a qualified practice nurse with post-registration experience preferably in General Practice. We will require you to be motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills. You will be required to work flexibly as part of our nursing team with a commitment to training and development.

About us
We are a friendly System One Practice looking for an enthusiastic and committed practice nurse to join our practice team for 2 days per week.

Details
Date posted: 18 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0574-26-0005
Job locations: Tilton Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2SE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reporting to: All Doctors and Practice Manager
Overall Purpose: To provide support to the Doctors and Nursing Team in the provision of Practice Nursing within the Practice

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. General Duties

• Assisting and supporting the Doctors and Nurse Specialist as required
• To input consultations and patient data accurately on to computer
• To participate in audit as requested by the Doctors and Practice Manager
• To ensure all enhanced service claims are claimed where appropriate
• To attend Branch Surgeries when required
• To provide cover for Community Staff if required and maintain a flexible approach
• To liaise with all members of the PHCT to ensure that practice objectives are achieved
• Undertake home visits if necessary and not covered by Community Staff
• Supervise Medical Students and GP Registrars

2. Clinics

• To offer care and advice to patients on appropriate clinical issues
• To organise and run day to day practice nurse clinics covering all aspects of practice nursing and health promotion i.e. Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Smears, ECG, urine checks, Chaperone, Phlebotomy, Immunisation and Travel advice, New Patient Checks, Well Person Checks, Blood Pressure

3. Equipment and Consumables

• To carry out stock control and expiry checks on practice stocked drugs and vaccines
• To monitor/replenish all nursing equipment and consumables

4. Other Duties

• Assisting in the day to day running of the surgery including the branch surgery as required
• To work in an efficient and friendly manner demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues
• To attend staff team meetings to ensure personal development is maintained
• To undertake training and personal development as recommended by Practice Manager/Doctors
• To participate in annual appraisal and discussion on training needs
• To work in an efficient and friendly manner with the rest of the practice team demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues.
• To provide cover for colleagues during sickness and holidays
• To work in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, Infection Control requirements and Surgery Policies
• Any other duties deemed appropriate, which may arise with the development of the Practice

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, treatment room, family planning
• Chronic Disease Management Diabetes, Asthma/COPD, CHD
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• IT skills
• Registered first level nurse
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player
• Ability to work across boundaries
• Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

• Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
• Management of long-term conditions
• Evidence of Team working
• Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Mentor/teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• At least 1 year recent primary care nursing experience
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Dr W M Turner and Partners
Address: Tilton Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2SE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.burbagesurgery.co.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Donna Gilbert
donna.gilbert8@nhs.net
01455894451