Weavers Medical
Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary
To share workload and responsibility with the GPs, making best use of clinical skills within the practice.

To provide high quality care in accordance with practice protocols and up to date evidence, to patients consulting for minor illness. To provide comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosing and independent prescribing with or without referral as part of a multidisciplinary team. To co-operate and participate as required in any audits in the role.

To provide assessment, screening, treatment room services and health education advice. To maintain accurate records with appropriate use of practice template guidelines.

Main duties of the job
Specifically Minor Illness

• To provide consultations for patients presenting with a minor illness without prior assessment from a GP.
• To provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions using well-developed evidence based clinical decision-making and judgment skills.
• To diagnose, discharge or refer independently.
• To prescribe according to agreed local and national guidelines.

General Key Objectives

• To ensure that all infection control and Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
• To fulfill all administrative and professional responsibilities of a practice nurse.
• To participate and support the partnership in strategic planning, development of clinical guidelines, audit and research relating to primary care services within the practice.

To supervise, support, train, mentor and delegate work to the HCA working in the practice team.

About us
Weavers Medical is a large, forward-thinking general practice serving a growing population across two sites in Kettering and Mawsley.

We are continually developing the way we deliver primary care, including digital access, total triage, new services, wider multidisciplinary working and greater use of technology.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £25.26 to £33.11 an hour
band 7 or 8 equivalent and dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A2970-26-0038

Job locations
Prospect House, 121 Lower Street, Kettering, Northants, NN16 8DN, United Kingdom
Mawsley Medical Centre, School Road, Mawsley, KETTERING, NN14 1SN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
WEAVERS MEDICAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nurse Specialist in Minor Illness
Reporting to: The Partners and Practice Manager
Hours of Work: Monday 08.30-13.30 at Mawsley Branch, Tuesday 08.30-13.30 at Mawsley Branch, Wednesday NWD or 08.30-13.30 at Prospect House, Thursday NWD or 08.30-13.30 at Prospect House, Friday 12.00-17..00 alternating Mawsley and Prospect House
Total 20 hours per week
Type of Contract: Permanent

Main Purpose
To share workload and responsibility with the GPs, making best use of clinical skills within the practice. To provide high quality care in accordance with practice protocols and up to date evidence, to patients consulting for minor illness. To provide comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosing and independent prescribing with or without referral as part of a multidisciplinary team. To co-operate and participate as required in any audits in the role.
To provide assessment, screening, treatment room services and health education advice. To maintain accurate records with appropriate use of practice template guidelines.

KEY OBJECTIVES
Specifically Minor Illness

• To provide consultations for patients presenting with a minor illness without prior assessment from a GP.
• To provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions using well-developed evidence based clinical decision-making and judgment skills.
• To diagnose, discharge or refer independently.
• To prescribe according to agreed local and national guidelines.

General Key Objectives

• To ensure that all infection control and Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
• To fulfill all administrative and professional responsibilities of a practice nurse.
• To participate and support the partnership in strategic planning, development of clinical guidelines, audit and research relating to primary care services within the practice.
• To supervise, support, train, mentor and delegate work to the HCA working in the practice team.
• To support and participate fully in the training of all new members of the practice, particularly employed nursing staff and students on placements. To delegate appropriately tasks to the Health Care Assistant.
• To carry out routine treatment room nursing duties as required by the nurse rota to maintain a comprehensive service to patients throughout the year. This will also facilitate skills being kept up to date.

Professional Requirements and Special Requirements of the post

• Must be RGN
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must work in accordance with UKCC Code of Conduct
• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle to drive between locations
• Must be a member of a professional body e.g. RCN - MDU etc.
• Must be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the practice
• Any other duties as agreed with the Practice Manager and GP Partners from time to time.

Health & Safety & Fire Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy. The post holder will adhere to the Prospect House Fire Strategy.

Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree-level qualification in nursing.
• Recognised qualification in Minor Illness Management or equivalent relevant clinical qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300), with current prescribing annotation on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to primary care and minor illness management.
• Current knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Practice qualification at postgraduate level (or working towards).
• Independent prescribing qualification with experience of prescribing within primary care.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical assessment, history-taking and physical examination.
• Recognised training in long-term condition management.
• Relevant life support training, such as Basic Life Support (BLS).

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience, ideally within primary care, urgent care or an acute clinical setting.
• Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with a range of minor illnesses.
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examination and clinical decision-making.
• Experience of managing common acute presentations, including: Respiratory tract infections and ear, nose and throat conditions; Urinary tract infections; Skin conditions, rashes and minor infections; Gastrointestinal conditions; Musculoskeletal complaints and minor injuries; Eye conditions and minor eye infections; Common childhood illnesses.
• Experience of prescribing and reviewing medications within professional competence.
• Experience of recognising clinical deterioration, red flags and emergency presentations, with appropriate escalation and referral.
• Experience of working autonomously while recognising professional limitations.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Minor Illness Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner within general practice.
• Experience of working within a GP same-day access or urgent care service.
• Experience of managing patients across all age groups, including children and older adults.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines and care pathways.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Experience of supporting and mentoring students or junior clinical staff.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage an autonomous clinical caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care and involve patients in shared decision-making.
• Ability to recognise and manage clinical risk, uncertainty and complexity.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient confidentiality, information governance and professional accountability.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and maintaining professional competence.
• Good IT skills, including experience of electronic patient record systems.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and the changing needs of general practice.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating all patients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance and local Integrated Care Board (ICB) pathways.
• Understanding of NHS primary care structures, policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
• Ability to provide clinical support, advice and education to other members of the practice team.
• Full UK driving licence, where required for the role.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Weavers Medical
Address: Prospect House, 121 Lower Street, Kettering, Northants, NN16 8DN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.weaversmedicalcentre.co.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Victoria Senior, northantsicb.recruitment.weavers@nhs.net

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