Practice Nurse or Nurse Associate; maternity cover

Job Summary

You are committed to providing top quality patient care, ideally with 12 months of general practice experience. You want to work as part of a large and dedicated team (currently 5 nurses and 4 HCAs) recently described by patients as ‘brilliant and very knowledgeable’ and ‘professional and friendly’. We have a vacancy for a committed nurse associate/practice nurse to work around 30 hrs per week, initially on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

If you want to:

• Provide excellent care for patients across a range of chronic diseases and conditions
• Benefit from a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team including pharmacists, first contact physios, health & wellbeing coaches and social prescribers
• Join a practice where training and development is a major part of what we do (e.g., New to Practice programme, IP qualifications, and welcoming trainee doctors, nurses and other colleagues)
• Contribute to a high‑functioning PCN making a real difference to the services we provide, recently welcoming another practice
• Be part of a practice where the staff wellbeing committee organises events to benefit all staff year‑round (e.g., advent calendar treats in December, ice cream days, fruit bowls)

We prefer someone with at least 12 months of general practice nursing or nurse associate experience, ideally with chronic disease work. We will consider colleagues from other nursing backgrounds who can demonstrate transferable skills and a desire to work in general practice.

Working hours are within a flexible shift pattern between 8:00‑6:30 pm Monday‑Friday, with occasional Saturdays 8:15‑5:00 pm and some weekday evenings until 8:00 pm on a rota basis. Salary depends on experience: £27,400‑30,100 WTE for a nurse associate and £33,750‑35,700 WTE for a nurse.

PLEASE NOTE:

Interviews will take place on 19 and 20.03.2026. Virtual interviews will be an option, if required.

At Horfield Health Centre, exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. We are a supportive community built on openness, respect and shared purpose. Our warm, welcoming atmosphere helps colleagues feel valued, proud and motivated every day.

We encourage collaboration, learning and open communication across all roles. Whether clinical or non‑clinical, new or experienced, you’ll be supported by approachable leaders and colleagues who work together, celebrate success and tackle challenges as one.

Patient‑centred care is at the heart of everything we do. We listen, show compassion and deliver safe, high‑quality care that meets individual needs. Clinical excellence, empathy and trust guide our work and strengthen our connection with the community we serve.

We are equally committed to supporting our staff. We promote wellbeing and work‑life balance, offer training and development opportunities and encourage everyone to shape the future of the practice. Innovation and continuous improvement are welcomed, and every voice matters.

Respect, inclusion and kindness define our culture. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, appreciated and empowered to thrive.

Join Horfield Health Centre and be part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team where your work is meaningful, your growth is supported, and you feel truly at home.

• Posted: 20 February 2026
• Salary:
  Depends on experience – see details in job description
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time
• Location:
  
  Lockleaze Road, Bristol, BS7 9RR
• Reference number: A0734‑26‑0001

Essential

• Wound management – assess and treat a variety of wounds appropriately
• Administer a variety of injectable medications
• Immunisations (children, babies, travel, vocational, seasonal – flu, Covid)
• Chronic health checks – diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, CHD
• Reproductive and sexual health – contraception, STI checks and advice
• Cervical screening
• Advise on medication changes within limits of personal competence as a non‑prescriber, in agreement with GPs (or independently for non‑medical prescribers)

Essential

• Wound management – assess and treat a variety of wounds appropriately
• Chronic health checks – diabetes, hypertension management
• Admin…