Practice Nurse - Birmingham Division, Modality Partnership
Ready to make an impact?
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced Qualified Practice Nurse to join the Birmingham Division of Modality Partnership on a part-time/full-time basis. This is far more than a traditional nursing role you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, evidence-based paediatric care focusing on childhood immunisations, early intervention, and health promotion. The post holder will support improved child health outcomes, reduce GP workload, enhance safeguarding practice, and contribute to NHS priorities for preventative, community-based care.
At Modality Partnership, our CARE values Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and you'll be joining a team that brings these values to life in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.
Why Join Us?
* Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
* Employee discounts and benefits scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Education and career development pathways
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, flexible working options, and wellbeing initiatives
Main duties of the job
This role focuses on the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to deliver the national childhood immunisation programme in accordance with UKHSA, NHS, and local guidelines. Undertake child health checks and developmental assessments. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children with acute and long‑term conditions. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using Modality‑approved systems. Promote immunisation uptake and address vaccine hesitancy. Identify and escalatesafeguarding concerns in line with policy. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to audit and quality improvement activity. The role requires commitment, adaptability, and the ability to work resourcefully as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, effective, and timely care in line with our CARE values.
About us
Our Birmingham practice(s) are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UK's largest GP super‑partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We are committed to continuous improvement, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer clear career progression and development opportunities.
All employees have access to our benefits scheme, NHS pension, and clear career development pathways. We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair treatment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Application Process
If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality care, supporting patients to adopt self‑care strategies, and contributing to service improvement within primary care, and are looking for a career‑advancing opportunity where your expertise is valued, we encourage you to apply. Join a growing team of like‑minded professionals at Modality Partnership and make a real difference every day while developing your career.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.
You will thrive in this position if you have a passion for health promotion, supporting patients to adopt self‑care strategies, and influencing positive change within primary care. You will develop professionally by working closely with leadership teams and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
If you feel ready to rise to the challenge and join a growing team of like‑minded professionals, we welcome your application.
Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre‑employment Requirements
Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence is required for this role, including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required at interview stage.
References: References must be obtained prior to employment, including one from your current or most recent employer.
Employment history: Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be declared.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse qualification with a minimum of two years post‑registration experience.
* At least one year of experience in General Practice or paediatric nursing.
* Experience implementing clinical guidelines and protocols.
* Experience in audit activity and quality improvement initiatives.
* Clinical supervision training and experience.
Knowledge
* Applied knowledge of the UK childhood immunisation programme and national guidance (UKHSA / NHS).
* Working knowledge of child development, common childhood conditions, and health needs.
* Sound understanding of safeguarding children legislation, local pathways, and professional responsibilities.
* Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles in a primary care setting.
* Understanding of clinical governance, accountability, and record keeping requirements within the NHS.
* In depth or specialist knowledge of paediatric or community child health services.
* Knowledge of QOF, public health targets, and immunisation performance monitoring.
* Awareness of service development and population health approaches in primary care.
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrates a child centered, compassionate approach to care.
* Acts with professional integrity, accountability, and reliability.
* Commitment to high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
* Confidence to raise concerns, challenge practice appropriately, and elevate risks.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet service and patient needs, including cross site working.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
* Demonstrates confidence, resilience, and credibility as a role model for best practice.
* Proactive and motivated to influence change and improve services.
* Demonstrates leadership behaviours aligned with Modality values and NHS leadership expectations.
Skills
* Demonstrable ability to safely deliver childhood immunisations independently, in line with national guidance.
* Competence in clinical assessment and decision making for children and young people.
* Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and carers, including managing concerns and anxiety.
* Skills to recognise, document, and elevate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
* Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice, recognising limitations and seeking advice when required.
* Ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records.
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills in a busy primary care environment.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to provide clinical leadership or specialist advice to colleagues on paediatric care or immunisations.
* Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, or service redesign.
* Ability to support or deliver training, supervision, or mentorship to other staff.
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.
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