Practice Nurse- 9-12 months Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£35,587 – £39,487 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2234 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 42% sure that is the right code. Danetre Medical Practice is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 42% match
- Possible 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 29% match
- Possible 2232 (Registered community nurses) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2232 Registered community nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and professional Practice Nurse to provide maternity leave cover for a period of 9-12 months within our innovative, supportive and forward-thinking practice. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivering high-quality practice nursing services to our patient population. Applicants must be NMC registered and demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and IT skills.
Please note this role is for 26 hours per week, and the successful candidate must be flexible regarding both the days worked and working hours to meet the needs of the practice and ensure effective service delivery. Flexibility and a team-focused approach are essential for this position.
The ideal candidate will possess experience & knowledge of cervical cytology, general nursing services, chronic disease management, family planning, and childhood immunisation; however training will also be available to the right candidate.
We are an accredited training practice and undertake level 2 research which means we can offer excellent support and colleague led teaching to enable you to develop your professional knowledge further.
Job description
Job Description -Practice Nurse
TITLE: Practice Nurse
HOURS OF WORK : 26 Hrs (Contracted 8am-8pm Mon-Sun)
SALARY: From £ 35,587 - £39,487 per annum Pro rata and depending on experience
REPORT TO: Clinical Manager
IN-DIRECT REPORT TO: Practice Manager
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.
Supported by the clinical team within the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg ulcers etc. The role will also be evolving as the balance of care shifts from hospital to general practice.
As autonomous practitioners you will be responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Clinical Manager Practice Manager Management Team Partner GPs
Staff and clinicians Patients Secondary care providers
COMMUNICATION
Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders along with acting as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The Practice has an Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure that no job applicant or employee is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of disability, marital status, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion or political opinion, whilst attracting talented recruits and retaining experienced employees.
The Practice is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all users of its services are treated according to their needs.
CLINICAL
Participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with local and national guidelines
Undertake screening and diagnostic procedures, promoting and being involved in Health Education activity eg cervical cytology
Take part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics (usually held on a Saturday morning)
Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required
Receive and refer patients when appropriate
Understand and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice
Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate. Comply with computer based information requirements
Ensure all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood and carried out by all staff in the nursing team
Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met
Ensure economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team are used economically and effectively
Provide cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required
QUALITY
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
TEAMWORKING
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
It is the responsibility of our entire workforce, regardless of employment status, to ensure they abide by the requirements of Information Governance as set out in the Employee Handbook and the Information Governance Policy.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The post holder will be required to comply with the duties placed on employees of the Practice as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Policy and related procedures.
TECHNOLOGY
Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes about patients in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGING NEEDS WITHIN THE WORK SITUATION AND WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE POST HOLDER
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
- Diploma/ relevant qualification in diabetes.
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
- At least 1 year of recent primary or community nursing experience.
- Management of long-term conditions in Diabetes.
- Experience in wound management, leg ulcers, cervical cytology, and immunisations and vaccinations.
Desirable
- Travel Assessment.
- Microsuction.
About the employer
Currently the practice works with 5 x GP partners, 1 x Managing Partner, 5 x salaried GPs, 2 x Practitioners, 3 x Clinical Pharmacists and over 250Hrs of Clinical nursing support.
The practice itself is located in close proximity to Daventry town centre in a modern building adjoining Danetre Hospital (a community hospital which opened in September 2006) offering a wide range of services and delivering a high standard of care. Also attached to the Practice operating independently is Boots Chemist and a Children's Nursery. The site has free car parking.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Danetre Medical Practice, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered nurse practitioners (SOC 2234) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Offer £35,587–39,487
- Middle half £37,232–52,624
- Median £44,824
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£37,232–52,624), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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