Practice Nurse

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

Job summary

An established medical practice is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services to a diverse patient population, focusing on health promotion and chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for primary care. Working within a supportive environment, you will collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high-quality patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a progressive healthcare setting while benefiting from ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience required.
• Experience in Chronic Disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice nursing services to the practice population.
• Carry out annual reviews and management for long-term conditions.
• Provide health promotion and advice on medication.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cervical cytology

Immunisation and vaccination

Communication skills

Change management

Negotiation and conflict management

I.T skills

Education

Registered Part 1 NMC

Degree Level or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services to the practice population. Supported by the Nurse Manager, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, working within practice protocols, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of practice policies and procedures and will also need to have an understanding of the public health profile and population needs in order to be proactive in ensuring services are met.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out annual reviews and management for all long-term conditions, maintaining the annual recall system
• Diabetic Insulin Initiation desirable or willing to undertake qualification.
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions
• Cytology- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations.
• Family Planning - Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs and contraception.
• Travel Clinic - Offer travel health advice by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations - Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.

About us

Irwell Medical Practice is a consistently high QOF & local Quality Contract achiever. In our last CQC inspection (2017), we were rated outstanding. Due to staff development, we are looking for a nurse, ideally with experience in Chronic Disease management; however, support and training will be given. We have a great nursing team with a good skill mix in a supportive environment.

We are an established Training Practice with 6 Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 5 Practice Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate, 4 Trainee Nurse Associates, 3 Healthcare Assistants and 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a practice population of just over 15,000 and growing.

Working as part of a progressive and effective primary care team, the successful applicant should have at least a minimum of 1 year post-registration experience. Be highly organised, motivated, and computer literate and be able to demonstrate continuing professional development. Showing a commitment to promoting nursing in primary care is essential for this exciting post.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience + qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2660-25-0003

Job locations

Irwell Mill

Rochdale Road

Bacup

Lancashire

OL13 9NR

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact Angela Ormrod, Nurse Manager at [e-mail].

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact Angela Ormrod, Nurse Manager at [e-mail].

Person Specification Attributes and Behaviours Essential

• A complete finisher.
• Resilience and drive
• Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
• Flexibility
• Self-starter
• Resourceful
• Strong facilitating skills
• Calm and resolute under pressure.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• High workload capacity and capable of sustained
• effort over a long period.
• Effective delegator
• Political awareness.
• Full driving licence.

Skills Essential

• Clinical leadership
• Clinical skills e.g. cervical cytology, immunisation and
• vaccination
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients
• and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a
• clinical setting
• I.T skills

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Part 1 NMC
• Educated to degree Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NMC specialist Community Practitioner Qualification
• Practice Nurse
• NMC Mentorship Qualification
• Successful completion of post registration accredited foundation course in general practice nursing level 6 or 7 and able to meet RCGP Practice Nurse competencies .

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of nurse led management of long term conditions
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Audit Experience
• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other
• roles in a nurse led service
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Ability to identify the determinants of health in the
• local area
• Knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance,
• confidentiality,dataprotectionandInformation
• Governance
• Knowledge of the safeguarding childrens and adults
• policies and procedures and how to apply these

Person Specification Attributes and Behaviours Essential

• A complete finisher.
• Resilience and drive
• Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
• Flexibility
• Self-starter
• Resourceful
• Strong facilitating skills
• Calm and resolute under pressure.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• High workload capacity and capable of sustained
• effort over a long period.
• Effective delegator
• Political awareness.
• Full driving licence.

Skills Essential

• Clinical leadership
• Clinical skills e.g. cervical cytology, immunisation and
• vaccination
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients
• and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a
• clinical setting
• I.T skills

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Part 1 NMC
• Educated to degree Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NMC specialist Community Practitioner Qualification
• Practice Nurse
• NMC Mentorship Qualification
• Successful completion of post registration accredited foundation course in general practice nursing level 6 or 7 and able to meet RCGP Practice Nurse competencies .

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of nurse led management of long term conditions
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Audit Experience
• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other
• roles in a nurse led service
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Ability to identify the determinants of health in the
• local area
• Knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance,
• confidentiality,dataprotectionandInformation
• Governance
• Knowledge of the safeguarding childrens and adults
• policies and procedures and how to apply these

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Irwell Medical Practice

Address

Irwell Mill

Rochdale Road

Bacup

Lancashire

OL13 9NR

Employer's website

https://irwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Irwell Medical Practice

Address

Irwell Mill

Rochdale Road

Bacup

Lancashire

OL13 9NR

Employer's website

https://irwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)