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City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care

Primary Care Nursing

Careers & Opportunities in City & Hackney

City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care offers a wide range of career development opportunities designed to support and empower nurses at every stage of their professional journey. Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to practice, or looking to advance into specialist or leadership roles, or looking to move from a non-clinical role,  our tailored career pathways and comprehensive career guides provide clear direction, practical support, and access to ongoing education and mentorship. 

We are committed to nurturing a skilled, confident, and resilient nursing workforce that continues to deliver exceptional care to our diverse local community.

See the City and Hackney Nursing Career Guides, below

Nursing Apprenticeship Opportunities in City and Hackney

Pre-Registration Student Opportunities in City and Hackney

General Practice Vocational Training Scheme

City & Hackney Nursing Career Pathway

Primary Care Nursing Career Pathway
Pre-pathway
Pre-Registration Education
Post-Registration
Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
Comparable to AfC* Band 2–4
Healthcare Support Worker
Assistant Practitioner
Practice Administrator
Patient Facilitator
Pre-registration Learners
Return to Practice
Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (BSc)
Direct Entry Registered Nurse (BSc/MSc)
Direct Entry Nursing Associates (Foundation Degree)
Apprenticeship Nursing Associates (Foundation Degree)
Comparable to AfC Band 4
Newly Registered
Nursing Associate
Comparable to AfC Band 5
Trainee General Practice Nurse (GPN)
Newly Registered Nurse
Comparable to AfC Band 6
Training Scheme Co-ordinator
Clinical Practice Facilitator
Clinical Education Facilitator
Qualified General Practice Nurse
Comparable to AfC Band 7
Lead Nurse
Practice Development Nurse
Practice Education Facilitators
Trainee Advanced Practitioner
Comparable to AfC Band 8a
Clinical Lead
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
Education / Workforce / Project Roles
Un-registered Practitioner or Learner
Registrant
Consolidated Practice
Enhanced or Enhancing Practice
Advanced Practice
Care Certificate
Functional Skills
Essential Skills
Shadowing
Coaching
University Based Training via Apprenticeship,
Employed Route or Direct Entry
Preceptorship and beyond
GPN Course
Shadowing
Coaching
Develop depth of practice of knowledge, skills and behaviours
Continued Professional Development relevant to areas of interest
LTC modules
NEL GPN Leadership Course
CARE Programme
Coaching
Shadowing
Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA)
Develop depth of practice of knowledge, skills and behaviours
Leadership development
Education Training and development
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Pathway
Coaching
Shadowing
Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA)
Complete Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Pathways
National Leadership Programmes
Project Management
Bespoke learning relevant to role
Coaching
Leadership development
Shadowing
MSC
MBA
* AfC = Agenda for Change
Created in collaboration with Homerton Health NHS Foundation Trust
Updated 02/04/2025
Development Options

City & Hackney Nursing Career Guides

I am a Patient Facilitator and I want to be a Nurse