Practice Nurse

Staveleigh Medical Centre; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Staveleigh Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care and teamwork.

You will undertake nursing duties including chronic disease management, immunisations, and cervical screening, work with the wider primary care team, maintain accurate records, educate patients, and contribute to service improvements while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Cervical screening qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Immunisation/vaccination training or willingness to complete.
• Experience in general practice or primary care setting.
• Experience in long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension).
• Experience in administering vaccinations and immunisations across lifespan.
• Experience of cervical screening procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general practice nursing services and other clinical procedures.
• Support management of long-term conditions (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) including reviews and care planning.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations per guidelines.
• Undertake cervical screening per current protocols.
• Promote health and wellbeing through health promotion clinics and advice.
• Provide patient education to support self-management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records per policies and standards.
• Work with GPs and wider team; participate in infection prevention.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration

Cervical screening qualification or willingness

Immunisation/vaccination training or willingness

Experience in general practice/primary care

Experience in long-term condition management

Experience in administering vaccinations across lifespan

Experience of cervical screening procedures

Tools

TPP SystmOne

Ardens

AccuRx

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Staveleigh Medical Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking for a flexible, part-time role within a well-established practice that values high-quality patient care and teamwork.

In this role, you will undertake a wide range of practice nursing duties, including long-term condition management, immunisations, and cervical screening. You will play a key role in supporting patients to manage their health, delivering evidence-based care, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the practice.

Staveleigh Medical Centre offers a welcoming and collaborative working environment where your skills and professional development are valued. If you are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-focused nursing care within a primary care setting. This includes supporting patients with the ongoing management of chronic conditions, promoting health and wellbeing through preventative care, and carrying out routine clinical procedures.

You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to the continuous improvement of services. The role also involves engaging with patients to provide education, advice, and support to help them make informed decisions about their health.

About us

Staveleigh Medical Centre is a high-achieving, well-established practice serving approximately 8,200 patients in the heart of Stalybridge. We are proud to be part of an award-winning team, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

Our team is friendly, supportive, and collaborative, with a positive working atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. We foster a strong work ethic while recognising the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking practice that encourages professional development and continuous learning. We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A3511-26-0006
Job locations: King Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2AE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Deliver general practice nursing services and other clinical procedures
• Support the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, including patient reviews and care planning
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national and local guidelines
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with current protocols
• Promote health and wellbeing through opportunistic advice and structured health promotion clinics
• Provide patient education to support self-management of conditions
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with practice policies and professional standards
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Participate in infection prevention and control procedures
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to audit activity where appropriate

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team at Staveleigh Medical Centre, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain up to date knowledge and competencies relevant to the role
• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional practice
• Participate in ongoing training, appraisal, and professional development
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld at all times

Essential qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training)
• Immunisation and vaccination training (or willingness to complete)
• Previous experience working within general practice or primary care setting
• Experience in the management of long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Experience in administering vaccinations and immunisations across the lifespan
• Experience of cervical screening procedures
• Experience of phlebotomy and routine clinical procedures

Desirable

• Strong understanding of current evidence-based practice in primary care nursing
• Competence in chronic disease management and patient education
• Confident in working independently while contributing to a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• IT competent, with experience using clinical systems (such as TPP SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx)

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.

Employer contact details

Contact: Martin Turner, Practice Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]