Company Name
The Vale Medical Practice
All Locations
Bedford
Advertising Salary
Competitive - DOE
Function
Nurse & Nursing Associate
Careers Site Advertising End Date
29 Nov 2026
Vacancy ID
30153

About the Role

The Vale Medical Practice are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled practice nurse to join our friendly and forward‑thinking primary care team. This position can be offered on a full or part-time basis with flexible options available.

If you’re passionate about providing high‑quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and have strong experience in long‑term condition (LTC) management, we’d love to hear from you. 

As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll deliver a wide range of nursing services and support patients in managing chronic health conditions. We are particularly interested in someone who can take a proactive, holistic approach to patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Management and review of patients with long‑term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
  • Supporting long‑term condition clinics and QOF-related work
  • Providing high-quality general practice nursing services such as immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, health checks and lifestyle advice
  • Working autonomously while contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team
  • Supporting practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and access

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:
 
Essential: 
 
  • Current NMC registration
  • An experienced practice nurse working in a GP or primary care setting
  • Skilled in long‑term condition management with confidence running LTC clinics
  • Knowledgeable in relevant clinical guidelines and best practice
  • A great communicator with a compassionate, patient-centred approach
  • Organised, proactive and able to work both independently and within a team

Desirable:

  • Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification
  •  Competence in managing and prescribing for LTCs
  • Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS/SystmOne (if applicable)

About Us

 

The Vale Medical Practice is a forward-thinking and innovative practice.

We embrace new ways of working and welcome ideas that improve patient care and enhance clinician satisfaction. We work closely with our local commissioners and regularly participate in innovative projects and pilot schemes. We actively support clinicians who wish to become involved in-service development, teaching, research or specialist clinical areas.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care. Our two sites serve diverse patient populations with differing demographics and levels of deprivation, providing an interesting and rewarding clinical experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice that values teamwork, innovation and professional development.

Benefits include;

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS Terms and Conditions
  • Funded CPD opportunities
  • Supportive clinical supervision
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements

We offer:

  • Paper-light, digital-first practice with streamlined and efficient systems
  • Minimal administrative burden with excellent clinical and administrative support
  • Streamlined total triage system with pre-consultation work-up and prioritisation, enabling timely access, reduced pressure in clinics and more meaningful consultations
  • Protected time for follow-ups and continuity of care
  • Expanding portfolio of onsite outpatient clinics, supporting closer collaboration with secondary care and opportunities in teaching and service design
  • Opportunity to undertake Extended Access sessions for additional flexibility and income
  • Supportive team culture with regular team-building and social events
  • Weekly clinical meetings for shared learning and peer support
  • Free onsite parking at both sites and excellent accessibility
  • Growing, relatively affluent patient population with fewer language barriers
  • Training practice with GP trainees, nursing students and medical students
  • Research-active (NIHR-aligned) with opportunities to participate in research projects
  • Encouragement of portfolio careers and development of specialist interests

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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