Practice Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, engaging in both face-to-face consultations and telehealth services. The Practice Nurse will play a vital role in managing chronic diseases, leading health promotion initiatives, and ensuring high standards of patient care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking practice dedicated to quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Experience in nursing teams and managing vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and remote patient care autonomously.
• Manage chronic diseases and lead health promotion initiatives.
• Administer immunisations and maintain accurate care documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Chronic Disease Management

Immunisation and Vaccination

Clinical Documentation

Infection Control

Education

Qualified Nurse

Registered with NMC

Tools

EMIS Web

DOCMAN

Ask My GP

Job description

Job Summary

NTGP has a fantastic opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team. The position will require sessions from both locations (on different days). We are flexible with sessions available. The days can be negotiated to suit you, the team & patients.

The Practice Nurse will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice, providing care for patients face-to-face, via telephone consultations, and home visits.

You will be responsible for providing medical services to our patient population, managing a caseload dealing with a wide range of health needs. You will be supported by, and support, the broad clinical and non-clinical team within the practice.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice, providing care for patients face-to-face, telephone consultations, and home visits.

About Us

We are a large, forward-thinking practice serving 15,000 patients, providing quality healthcare and outcomes in the North Trafford area. Our locations are Chester Road and Seymour Grove.

The team at NTGP includes 3 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 2 Physician Associates, 2 Pharmacists, and 6 Nursing staff, along with a non-clinical team of over 30 staff managed by the Business Manager.

Our practices are rated as Good by CQC. We pride ourselves on delivering quality care and fostering a strong training and development ethos. We are part of the North Trafford Primary Care Network, with one partner serving as Clinical Director.

We use EMIS Web and DOCMAN as our clinical systems, along with Ask My GP for digital patient engagement.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4025-25-0002

Job locations

North Trafford Group Practice, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PA

Seymour Grove Health Centre, 70 Seymour Grove, Manchester, M16 0LW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and practice guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilise IT effectively.
• Ensure ongoing personal and professional development through clinical supervision networks.
• Provide expertise within the practice, advising nursing staff as appropriate.
• Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations per national and local programmes. Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensure safe vaccine storage, rotation, disposal, and maintain stock levels.
• Lead in areas such as Asthma and COPD management, establishing and running disease management clinics, and providing specialist nursing care.
• Manage chronic diseases including asthma, hypertension, COPD, CVA/TIA, CHD, and conduct risk assessments and management. Initiate diagnosis processes for suspected chronic diseases.
• Maintain disease registers.
• Initiate and carry out health promotion and screening programmes, including cervical and sexual health screenings.
• Coordinate efforts as Nurse Lead for Infection Control.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse
• Registered with NMC

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice

Experience

• Essential: Experience within a nursing team and dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Desirable: Experience in primary care and GP practice settings.

Additional Requirements

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of work with vulnerable populations. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.