The Tutbury Practice
General Practice Nurse
The closing date is 23 August 2026

Job summary
The Tutbury Practice is looking for a dedicated and compassionate General Practice Nurse to join our friendly, patient-focused team who can provide a full range of nursing services, for 20 hours per week fixed term for 12 months only. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Practice Nurse looking to develop their skills within our surgery. Must have General Practice Nurse experience. Must be trained in chronic disease annual reviews(Asthma/COPD/Diabetes/Hypertension).

The role will involve all aspects of practice nursing, including cervical screening, baby immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, family planning, and chronic disease management. You will work closely with our GPS and the rest of our well-established nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care.

What We Offer
Supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunity to develop skills and undertake further training
NHS pension
If you are enthusiastic, patient-centred, and committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be confident and competent in delivering a wide range of clinical services.
Assist and support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.

About us
The Tutbury Practice is a friendly semi-rural GP surgery located in the village of Tutbury, providing high-quality primary care to a patient population of approximately 8,500. We proudly serve patients from Tutbury and the surrounding areas, including Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton.

Our clinical team is made up of two GP partners and five salaried GPs, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team that includes a clinical pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, nurse practitioner, and first contact physiotherapist. We are also fortunate to have a friendly, experienced nursing team, alongside a dedicated administration and reception team who play a vital role in supporting patient care.

The practice operates a total digital triage system using accuRx, enabling efficient access to care and streamlined patient communication. We use EMIS Web and Docman to support safe, effective clinical practice and document management.

The Tutbury Practice is a training practice for GP registrars and medical students and is an active research practice, contributing to research that helps improve patient care locally and nationally. We hold regular clinical and practice meetings to support teamwork, learning, and service development, and we consistently achieve high QOF outcomes.

Overall, we are a supportive, forward-thinking practice with a strong team ethos, committed to delivering excellent care to our local community.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A3970-26-0015
Job locations: Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NA, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care:
Assist and support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.

Clinical & Admin Duties:
Follow protocols, maintain equipment and clinical rooms, ensure stock rotation, and manage vaccine orders. Support flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, input and management of patient vaccination records, and assist with administrative processes.

Confidentiality:
Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.

Health & Safety:
Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.

Equality & Diversity:
Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.

Development & Quality:
Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness, and ensure high standards of care.

Communication:
Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Long-term condition management:

• Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)
• COPD
• Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning
• Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management
• CKD Management
• BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status
• Mental Health Reviews
• Learning Disability Reviews

Women's health and family planning:

• Cervical cytology
• General family planning advice

Procedures and wound care:

• Wound care
• Suture and clip removal

Travel health:

• Advice and preparation
• Travel Immunisations
• NHS Vaccinations and immunisations

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and coil clinics as and when required
• Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Infection Prevention and Control
Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:

• Universal hygiene precautions
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
• Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
• Managing blood and body fluid spillages
• Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE
• Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures
• Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness

• Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

General Duties

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed
• Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

Administrative Tasks
Order and manage stock such as:

• Health Promotion Literature
• The input of information and management of patient vaccination records
• Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards
• Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks

Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Education and Research

• Participate in research projects within the practice as required
• Engage in the education and training of students from all disciplines
• Assist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team members

Liaison and Professional Development

• Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respected
• Participate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC-registered nurse with relevant primary care experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, flexible, and team-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and confidently within scope of practice
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS/DOCMAN

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: The Tutbury Practice
Address: Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tutburypractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Nurse
Zoe Dearsley
zoe.dearsley@staffs.nhs.uk
01283812210