Practice Nurse

Riverside Family Practice; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their friendly team. The role involves delivering nursing treatments, supporting patients with minor ailments, and conducting health screenings. Candidates should hold a registered nursing qualification with NMC registration and have previous experience in a GP setting. Responsibilities include coordinating nursing services, participating in meetings to improve patient care, and ensuring high standards of clinical safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in GP Surgery is preferred.
• Must have skills in managing chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing treatments and health screenings independently and with GPs.
• Offer health advice and collect, prepare specimens.
• Participate in practice meetings and assist with audits.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Cytology

Immunisations

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Skills

Urine Test Expertise

Pill Checks

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration

GP Surgery experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly surgery. You will be responsible for assisting medical personnel in the care of our practice patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Experience working in primary care is preferred.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of nursing treatments and health screenings, working both independently and alongside our GPs.
• Offer health advice, support patients with minor ailments, and make referrals when needed.
• Collect, prepare, and despatch specimens (bloods, swabs, smears, etc.) following training and agreed protocols.
• Carry out investigatory procedures and maintain the highest standards of infection control and clinical safety.
• Help organise and coordinate nursing services, supporting and guiding other nursing staff.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maintain clinical equipment and manage stock.
• Participate fully in practice meetings, contributing to the development of protocols, strategy, and high-quality patient care.
• Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation on our digital systems.
• Complete all required documentation for patient registration and care.
• Assist with collecting data for reports, audits, and service planning.
• Lead by example in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment.
• Oversee PPE, sharps safety, specimen handling, decontamination processes, spill management, and waste disposal.
• Monitor practice facilities, identify risks, and elevate issues promptly.
• Participate in regular infection-control and health‑and‑safety training.
• Safeguard all patient and practice information at all times, adhering strictly to confidentiality and data‑protection policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Engage in ongoing learning, maintain professional competency, and participate in annual performance reviews.
• Support and mentor colleagues undertaking similar clinical work.

About us

Riverside Family Practice aims to provide the best quality healthcare for our patients with a professional and efficient service.

We are based in St Peter's Centre, Burnley, with a friendly team made up of GP Partners, Nurses, a Practice Manager, and a welcoming group of receptionists/administrators.

Person Specification

Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration.

GP Surgery experience.

Chronic Disease Management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, CVD, Stroke/TIA).

Cytology.

Immunisations (incl. Children, Flu, Shingles, Travel).

Blood Pressure.

ECG.

Urine Test.

Pill Checks.

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.