General Practice Nurse (Qualified) Job Ref: GPN/AB/05/26 Location: Working in designated GP practices within the Antrim & Ballymena GP Federation area Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 (pro rata) per annum (Band 6 equivalent) Contract: Permanent Hours of Work: 15 hours per week GP Federations are not-for-profit Community Interest Companies consisting of GP Practices in defined areas or localities. The primary objective of each individual Federation is to support GP Practices and provide better care, delivered in a more responsive way and closer to home, for all our patients. Job Summary The General Practice Nurse post-holder will provide nursing services to the practice population through evidence based, quality focused care. Within the scope of practice, and as appropriate to the role, the post-holder will undertake a range of nursing assessments, providing safe, effective, and person-centred care/treatment in partnership with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and other members of the MDT. Working within practice policy, protocols and DoH service frameworks, the post-holder will strive to improve standards of care for patients and their families and be involved in identifying practice population needs. The General Practice Nurse will be involved in Long Term Conditions management. The post-holder will have knowledge of the GMS contract, NICE Guidelines and The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and will work within the current NMC Code and to agreed practice standards and protocols. The post-holder will facilitate clear communication between clinical, administrative and community teams to ensure consistency in care and treatment for patients and their families. Essential Criteria: Hold Adult Nurse Registration (First Level) on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Register AND Possess a Post Graduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate in General Practice Nursing A minimum of 2 years post registration experience, one of which must be in General Practice Nursing Applicants must demonstrate full understanding of the current NMC Code and Scope of Professional Practice Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate assertively, effectively and sensitively with patients and clients and across a range of workplace situations Full and extensive essential criteria can be found within the Applicant Information pack, available below. Alternatively, visit : https://www.northernfsu.co.uk/careers A reserve list may be compiled for similar vacancies that may arise within the next 12 months. What We Will Offer You: Competitive remuneration package Opportunity to work in the Public Sector Access to the HSC Pension Scheme (inclusive of 22.5% Employers Contribution) Service-based Annual Leave entitlement Free uniform Ongoing learning & development opportunities For an Application Form please see below. The closing date for submission of completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 19th May 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@northernfsu.co.uk Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 5th June 2026 Interviews will be hosted at Northern GP Federation Support Unit – Unit 29A, The Courtyard, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1HL THE FEDERATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER