General Practice Nurse (GPN) Learner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Islington GP Federation General Practice Nurse (GPN) Learner The closing date is 11 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse to not only train as a General practice Nurse but be part of an innovative project. The aim of this project is to extend and enhance the current opportunities for education and training in Primary care and beyond, while creating extra capacity and retaining current nursing staff. This post is a developmental GPN Learner role, designed for a registered nurse undertaking the General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme. The role provides a structured combination of: Academic learning (GPN Foundation Course) Supervised clinical practice within general practice Competency-based development Main duties of the job In this role, you will: Undertake the GPN Foundation Training Programme to support your development Work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals in primary care Deliver safe, supervised patient care within your level of competence Develop your clinical knowledge and skills in line with GPN competency frameworks Contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting practice priorities Provide backfill support to enable experienced GPN staff to participate in training About us Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington. IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over three years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings. IGPF runs four Islington GP Practices-Northern Medical Practice, Barnsbury Medical Practice, City Road Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre Details Date posted 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0031-26-0045 Job locations Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities : To develop the necessary skills and competencies required to become a Practice Nurse. Work within their level of competency at all times. Deliver patient care under supervision of senior clinicians. Develop skills to manage the changing needs of the patients and the practice. Ensure competency documentation is completed and signed off appropriately. Administer medications/immunisations under PSD/PGD where competent. Promote health and wellbeing through patient education. Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery. Carry out routine clinical ta