Practice Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team. You will be crucial in providing high-quality patient care, managing clinical responsibilities, and supporting chronic disease management. Candidates must have prior experience in a general practice and be proficient in using EMIS Web software. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in general practice.
• Confidence and competence in conducting chronic disease reviews.
• Ability to manage infection prevention and control measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide clinical advice.
• Administer vaccinations and perform wound care.
• Support chronic disease management programs.

Skills

Experience in general practice

Confident in using EMIS clinical system

Chronic disease management

Cervical screenings

Childhood immunisations

Travel vaccinations

Blood drawing

Infection Prevention and Control

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with NMC registration

Cervical smear-taking certification

Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) training

Anaphylaxis training

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKINGIN A GENERAL PRACTICE AND ARE PROFICIENT IN USING EMIS WEB SOFTWARE.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced PracticeNurse to join our friendly and professional team.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-qualitypatient care, improving health outcomes, and supporting our GPs by managing awide range of clinical responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GENERAL PRACTICE AND ARE PROFICIENT IN USING EMIS WEB SOFTWARE.

We are seeking an experienced and confident Practice Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. The ideal candidatemust have prior experience in general practice, be confident in using theEMISclinical system, and demonstrate a high standard of patient care and clinical competence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments, triage patients, and provide clinical advice.
• Administer childhood and travel vaccinations, wound care, cervical screening, B12 injections and other treatment procedures.
• Support chronic disease management programs (e.g., diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular health).
• Drawing bloods and provide patient education and health promotion activities (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management).
• Manage infection control and maintain clinical equipment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records using electronic health systems.
• Work within regulatory and clinical governance frameworks, ensuring best practice standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to practice audits and reviews.

About us

Alastair Ross Medical Practice is a busy, well-established GP practice located within Breightmet Health Centre - a modern facility in the heart of Breightmet. We currently care for around 7,000 patients. Our team includes four regular GPs, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Manager, an Assistant Manager, and a dedicated team of reception and administrative staff.

Job responsibilities

• PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GENERAL PRACTICE AND ARE PROFICIENT IN USING EMIS WEB SOFTWARE.
• Prior experience working in a General Practicesetting is essential.
• Confidence and proficiency in using theEMIS clinical systemis essential.
• Provide skilled nursing care and advice to patients, including chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension)
• Conduct health screenings and immunisations (childhood and adult vaccinations)
• Perform cervical smears and participate in the cervical screening programme.
• Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management).
• Support and participate in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement.
• Work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other team members to deliver integrated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records following practice policies and protocols.
• Oversee Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures throughout the surgery, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.

Person Specification

Experience

• PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GENERAL PRACTICE AND ARE PROFICIENT IN USING EMIS WEB SOFTWARE.
• We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team, with a strong background in general practice. The ideal candidate will be confident and competent in the following areas: Conducting chronic disease annual reviews Performing cervical screenings, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, and B12 injections Drawing blood and carrying out general health checks Leading and managing infection prevention and control measures within the surgery Supporting the practice in meeting clinical and operational targets Proficiency in EMIS clinical system templates is essential, as we require someone who can integrate quickly and work independently from the outset.

Qualifications

• PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GENERAL PRACTICE AND ARE PROFICIENT IN USING EMIS WEB SOFTWARE.
• 1. Qualifications & Registration Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• 2. Experience Prior experience in a general practice setting. Post-registration experience in a primary care or community setting.
• 3. Clinical Systems Confident in using the EMIS clinical system.
• 4. Specialist Training & Skills Completion of training in key clinical areas, including: Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD). Cervical screening (must hold smear-taking certification). Childhood and adult immunisations. Travel health advice and vaccinations. Phlebotomy must be competent in drawing blood. Wound care and management.
• 5. Certifications Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) and Anaphylaxis training.
• 6. Professional Development Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• 7. Core Competencies Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.

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.