Practice Nurse

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a compassionate General Practice Nurse to deliver immunisations, cervical screenings, and manage chronic diseases. The ideal candidate is NMC registered and possesses excellent communication and IT skills. Training and support will be provided for various tasks. Join a friendly and supportive team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse qualified for smear and immunisation.
• Strong skills in chronic disease management including COPD, asthma, diabetes.
• Ability to perform ECGs, spirometry, and venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care tasks as directed by GPs.
• Deliver immunisations and cervical screenings.
• Support patients with mental health needs and conduct CVD risk reviews.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in clinical areas.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Driving license

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Emis Web

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled General Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive GP practice. This role focuses on delivering immunisations, cervical screening, and chronic disease management, while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, caring approach. A strong team player, they will support colleagues and contribute positively to a collaborative practice environment. Good IT skills and a clean driving license are essential.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Assist with and perform routine patient care tasks as directed by GPs.

Manage chronic conditions, including COPD, asthma, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, CKD, rheumatoid arthritis, and coronary heart disease.

Deliver childhood and routine immunisations, baby immunisations, and cervical screening.

Undertake home visits as required.

Support patients with mental health needs, learning disabilities, dementia, and conduct CVD risk reviews.

Perform ECGs, spirometry, venepuncture, and request pathology tests.

Provide contraception support, including pill checks and repeat Depo-Provera injections.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control in clinical areas.

Keep accurate and clear clinical records using Emis Web.

Adhere to agreed clinical and administrative protocols.

Attend practice meetings and participate in service improvement initiatives.

Perform any other duties appropriate to the post.

About us

We are a multi-site organisation supported by a strong and experienced administrative team, including a Group Manager, Practice Manager, Assistant Manager, administrators, seven Reception Supervisors, a Nursing Manager, and three GP leads. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative team that values teamwork and support.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities are listed above -This role primarily focuses on immunisations, cervical screening, and chronic disease management. If you are confident in these areas, we will provide full training and support for all other aspects of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC, registered nurse who is qualified to do smear and immunisation.
• NMC

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.