New to Practice Nurse (Northern Parishes)

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a New to Practice Nurse to provide nursing-led care in Primary Care. As a newly qualified nurse, you will receive comprehensive support and training for 12 months to build confidence and skills. Responsibilities include managing long-term conditions, providing patient education, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role offers a salary of £31,044 annually and a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team and seek support from colleagues.
• Accurate documentation of patient care and findings.
• Eager to develop new skills and adapt to responsibilities of a practice nurse.
• Committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care to all patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing-led care to patients and manage long-term conditions.
• Conduct phlebotomy, administer injections, and support patients with health education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Willingness to Learn

Patient-Centred Care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification and NMC Registration

Tools

Knowledge of EMIS

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New to Practice Nurse in Primary Care. West Lancashire GP Federation is looking for a Practice Nurse to join Northern Parishes PCN. As a newly qualified / new to General Practice Nurse, you will be supported through a preceptorship to build your confidence and expertise in Primary Care as you transition from training or another sector. You will work under the guidance of an experienced team including GPs and Nurses as you grow in your role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Role and Responsibilities

The role is patient facing and provides nursing-led care to patients. As you progress through your preceptorship, your role will develop and evolve to include:

• Early detection, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and other long term conditions
• Taking a lead role in managing a specific Long Term Condition, following structured mentorship and preceptorship
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting integrated care and personalised approaches to patient care

About Us

Employment will be with Out of Hours West Lancashire CIC Limited (OWLS). We host roles on behalf of the three West Lancashire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their member practices. OWLS is a small GP owned and led not-for-profit primary care organisation run by GPs and health professionals. As a not-for-profit organisation all the money we generate through service contracts is reinvested in providing patient care. We were founded in the 90s by a small group of GPs to provide high quality out of hours services. In 2017, we became the West Lancashire GP Federation. The Federation supports and provides services directly and with partners, for West Lancashire GP practices and provides a vehicle to bid for and provide primary care services. Northern Parishes PCN brings together five GP practices, Burscough Family Practice, Lathom House, Stanley Court Surgery, Parbold Surgery and Tarleton Family Practice, with a combined list size of 29,796.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £31,044 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0349-25-0016

Job location: Doctors Surgery, 4 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7DN

Job Description and Responsibilities

As a Newly Qualified / New To General Practice Registered Nurse, you will be supported through your preceptorship, where you will receive 12 months of expert support, training, and supervision to help you grow into a confident, autonomous professional. Subject to training and sign off, your work will include:

• Undertake phlebotomy and interpret blood results
• Administer routine injections and vaccinations, such as flu shots and childhood immunisations, with support from senior staff
• Support patients with Long Term Conditions including diabetic reviews, management and foot checks
• Perform basic ECG tests as needed, under supervision, to support patient diagnosis and monitoring
• Perform spirometry and FENO tests and interpret results
• Carry out dementia, frailty and learning disability reviews
• Support patient education around lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall health, and promote preventative care through health promotion activities
• Carry out cytology screening including smears
• Perform blood pressure checks and basic cardiovascular monitoring as part of regular patient reviews and document results in patient records

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant nursing qualification and NMC Registration
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
• Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively in a team, seeking support from colleagues as needed
• Attention to Detail: Accurate documentation of patient care, treatment, and findings
• Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to develop new skills and adapt to the responsibilities of a practice nurse
• Patient-Centred Care: Committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care for all patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: Out of Hours West Lancashire CIC Ltd

Address: Doctors Surgery, 4 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7DN

Employer's website: http://westlancsnetworkplus.co.uk