Practice Nurse

NHS; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Burnley is seeking a Practice Nurse to join their friendly team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to practice patients by providing nursing treatments, conducting health screenings, and ensuring proper documentation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration, ready to engage in professional development. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare in our community.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include being a qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in GP surgery, chronic disease management, and immunisations are desirable.
• Engaging in professional development and maintaining competency is important.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate nursing services for practice patients.
• Provide nursing treatments and health screenings to patients.
• Ensure accurate documentation and manage stock levels for patient care.

Skills

Nursing treatments

Health screenings

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Tools

Clinical computer system

Job description

Job Summary

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

Experience in primary care is preferred.

Main Duties of the Job

• Organise and co‑coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice, delegating duties to other practice nursing staff as appropriate.
• Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols.
• Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
• With the practice manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
• Follow training to undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc., ensuring cleanliness of used equipment. Perform investigative procedures requested by the GPs.
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient records on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
• Complete all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
• Collect and maintain statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
• Participate in practice meetings as required.
• Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.

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 and administrators.

Job Description

Join our friendly, forward‑thinking practice and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. As a Practice Nurse, you’ll provide high‑quality clinical services, support our nursing team, and help shape the future of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• 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 dispatch specimens (bloods, swabs, smears, etc.) following training and agreed protocols.
• Carry out investigative procedures and maintain the highest standards of infection control and clinical safety.

Teamwork & Leadership

• 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.

Record Keeping & Administration

• 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.

Infection Control & Safety

• 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 expedite issues promptly.
• Participate in regular infection‑control and health‑and‑safety training.

Confidentiality & Professionalism

• 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.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing learning, maintain professional competency, and participate in annual performance reviews.
• Support and mentor colleagues undertaking similar clinical work.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC registration.

Qualifications – Desirable

• GP surgery experience.
• Chronic Disease Management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, CVD, Stroke/TIA).
• New patient checks.
• Cytology.
• Contraceptive injections.
• Immunisations (incl. Children, Flu, Shingles, Travel).
• Blood pressure.
• Venepuncture/Phlebotomy.
• ECG.
• Urine test.
• Spirometry.
• Pill checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Contract Details

Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Pay scheme: Salary, depending on experience
Date posted: 10 December 2025