Thornaby & Barwick Medical Centre
New to General Practice Nurse

Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Treatment Room Nurse to join our hard working team.It is an excellent opportunity for a registered Nurse who wants to advance their career in a busy primary care setting.

Our Nurses have a varied and interesting workload, dealing with patients either face to face, by telephone or by video consultation.

The postholder will provide care and treatment for presenting patients and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed.

Please note: This position is funded through the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the ARRS at the point of appointment, and the offer of employment will be subject to confirmation that the successful candidate satisfies the relevant NHS England ARRS criteria.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient centered nursing care within a busy general practice. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking a wide range of treatment room procedures, including wound care and dressings, suture and clip removal, ear irrigation (where appropriately trained), injections and vaccinations.
• Delivering NHS immunisation programmes, including seasonal influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and travel vaccinations (where competent).
• Performing cervical screening in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks and other preventative health assessments as required.
• Performing blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis and other routine clinical observations.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions through monitoring, recall and agreed protocols, working within scope of practice.
• Recognising, assessing and responding appropriately to patients presenting with acute or deteriorating conditions, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using our clinical system.
• Work within infection prevention and control guidelines
• Maintaining clinical equipment, monitoring stock levels and supporting the ordering of clinical supplies where required.
• Work collaboratively as part of the practice team

About us
Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group provides care to approximately 21,000 patients across two practice sites, located in Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick. Our diverse patient population ensures no two days are the same, offering an engaging and rewarding role with a varied clinical workload.

We are an experienced training practice with six GP partners, supported by our wonderful nursing team and resilient reception and admin teams.

We also work as part of BYTES Primary Care Network, which is made up of 4 GP practices working in partnership.

Details
Date posted: 29 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: A5507-26-0002
Job locations: Thornaby Barwick Medical Group, Trenchard Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS17 0EE, United Kingdom; Thornaby Barwick Medical Group, Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 0RJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking a wide range of treatment room procedures, including wound care and dressings, suture and clip removal, ear irrigation (where appropriately trained), injections and vaccinations.
• Delivering NHS immunisation programmes, including seasonal influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and travel vaccinations (where competent).
• Performing cervical screening in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
• Carrying out health promotion activities and providing lifestyle advice to support patients in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks and other preventative health assessments as required.
• Performing venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis and other routine clinical observations.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions through monitoring, recall and agreed protocols, working within scope of practice.
• Recognising, assessing and responding appropriately to patients presenting with acute or deteriorating conditions, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring infection prevention and control standards are maintained, including the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintaining clinical equipment, monitoring stock levels and supporting the ordering of clinical supplies where required.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, General Practice Assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Contributing to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements where appropriate.
• Maintaining professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development in line with NMC requirements.
• Working in accordance with practice policies, procedures, national guidance and the NMC Code at all times.
• Undertakes early detection, prevention, and management of cardiovascular disease and other long-term conditions.
• Takes a lead role in managing one specific long-term condition ("LTC") following structured mentorship and preceptorship.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker qualification.
• Training in wound care, immunisations/vaccinations.

Experience
Essential

• Competent in delivering treatment room nursing procedures.
• Experience of immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training where appropriate).
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records using electronic patient record systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within a primary care or GP Practice.
• Experience of NHS Health Checks.
• Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services.
• Experience using SystmOne.

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: Thornaby & Barwick Medical Centre
Address: Thornaby Barwick Medical Group, Trenchard Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS17 0EE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tbmg.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy/Acting Practice Manager
Peter Allison
peter.allison@nhs.net

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