GP Practice Nurse

NHS; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Runcorn is seeking a passionate Prescribing Practice Nurse. You will manage patient caseloads, provide expert clinical advice, and work in a supportive environment to enhance community health. Candidates must have NMC registration and experience in chronic disease management. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and develop your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse under NMC.
• Experience in managing chronic diseases is essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of patients.
• Conduct chronic disease reviews.
• Provide family planning and preventative health services.

Skills

Patient care

Independent prescribing

Chronic disease management

Nursing care

Education

NMC registration

Level 6 Nurse Prescriber

Experience as a Practice Nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Prescribing Practice Nurse!

You are a skilled nurse with a passion for patient care and independent prescribing. At our friendly forward‑thinking GP surgery, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, holistic healthcare. As a Prescribing Practice Nurse you will manage and treat a diverse patient caseload, including long‑term conditions, while providing expert clinical advice, conducting assessments, prescribing medications and carrying out chronic disease medication reviews within your scope.

You will work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovation and continuous learning, where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes. If you’re driven by making a real difference in community health, eager to grow your clinical skills, and thrive in a fast‑paced, patient‑centred environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us and be part of a forward‑thinking practice where your role is valued, your voice is heard, and your career can flourish!

Main Duties of the Job

• Managing own caseload
• Developing and auditing standards of nursing care
• Running Chronic Disease Clinics, call & recall of patients and case management of these patients
• Providing family planning services including smears
• Preventative Health and Chronic Disease Management
• Managing and evaluating screening and immunisation programmes
• Providing health screening, planned and ad‑hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action on the findings
• Managing nursing care of patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment and recall system
• Assisting with the implementation, review and maintenance of infection control measures in the practice
• Participating in the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of the practice population
• Forming own Personal Development Plan
• Participating in the process of clinical supervision
• Initiating and contributing to the development and review of practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Maintaining equipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgical equipment, including vaccines
• Liaising with members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside the practice to ensure appropriate care is provided
• Attending and contributing to practice meetings as requested (except for annual, study or sick leave)

Person Specification – Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Level 6 Nurse Prescriber
• Experienced Practice Nurse
• Must have chronic disease review experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Murdishaw Health Centre

Gorsewood Road

Murdishaw

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 6ES