General Practice Nurse (GPN) Fundamentals Programme
Establish baseline competence in the GPN role
Step into General Practice Nursing with confidence!
Starting a career in General Practice Nursing can feel daunting - but you don’t have to do it alone! This Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) introduces you to a variety of treatment room skills and gives you a basic understanding of long term conditions.
To be eligible you must:
Be employed as a GPN for min 20 hours per week
Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Have agreement from your employer and line-manager
There is no Practice contribution cost for your organisation - we have that covered for you!
Need more information?
Is this course suitable for me?
We recommend this course for:
Registered Nurses new to General Practice
Newly qualified Nurses looking to build strong foundations
Experienced Nurses seeking a transition into Primary Care
What will I gain from the course?
Develop key treatment room skills - from venepuncture to wound care
Gain a foundation in long-term condition management
Build confidence in cervical cytology and immunisations
Learn in a supportive environment with academic and work-based training
Work alongside an experienced GPN mentor to put your skills into practice
What are the time commitments?
DMU: Part-time over 40 weeks
BCU: Part-time over 12 months
Who delivers this training?
Since April 2021, we've been partnering with De Montfort University (DMU) and Birmingham City University (BCU) who deliver this programme in September and January. Each year, via NHS England, we secure funding for a limited number of places across these universities. Full details of the course can be found via their websites.
How does the process work?
Each year, we receive a limited number of spaces from NHS England to book Notts GPNs onto this programme
We offer this out across the county via an expression of interest (EOI) process (this is where you request a place!)
If we receive more interest than places, we will ensure a fair spread across localities / Primary Care Networks
We'll let you know if you have secured a place or not (ensuring you meet the eligibility criteria)
You can then book onto the course directly via the university website, follow their procedures and then enjoy the programme!
Where there is a Practice contribution fee, the university will send us the invoice to pay, so there is no cost to your Practice