Practice Nurse

Radcliffe Medical Practice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Radcliffe Medical Practice is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse to join our friendly team. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy primary care setting, working with 2 GP partners and a supportive staff group.

The role covers chronic disease management, immunisations and travel vaccines, cervical cytology, and wide-ranging women's health duties, with emphasis on teamwork, documentation, and NHS standards. NHS pension and training time are provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (nursing degree or equivalent).
• Current registration with GMC or NMC.
• Practice nurse training and experience in primary care preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Promote health education and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Nursing degree

GMC/NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a busy primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
• Manage acute and chronic conditions
• Promote health education and preventative care
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards

Requirements

• Relevant qualification
• Current registration with General Medical Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience in a primary care or community setting (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Main duties of the job

• Conduct the following assessments
• Cervical cytology
• Baby immunisations
• Travel vaccines
• Depo & prostap

About us

We are a patient-focused practice committed to delivering high-quality care in line with National Health Service standards. Our team consists of 2 GP Partners, 6 salaried GP's, 1 ANP, 1 paramedic, 1 Practice nurse associate/trainee practice nurse, 1 Trainee Nurse Associate and 3 locum pharmacists. Our team values patient care, respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. The management team strive to support our team, we offer an NHS pension scheme, time for training, indemnity cover, relaxing break area, free refreshments and fruit and lunch paid for by the partners on occasion. We are situated in a modern Primary Care Building which has free car parking.

Job responsibilities

The role is varied and covers all aspect of practice nursing including:

• Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage long-term conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Treatments & Procedures: Perform ear irrigation, ECGs, blood pressure checks.
• Health Promotion: Provide lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, diet, and general primary prevention
• Your main duties will focus on delivering:
• Immunisations & Vaccinations: Administer childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, and seasonal flu or booster shots.
• Womens & Sexual Health: Carry out cervical cytology (smear tests), contraception advice, and sexual health screening.
• Administrative & Governance: Maintain accurate patient records, contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, and follow clinical policies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification (e.g., MBBS for GP, Nursing degree, or equivalent)
• Current registration with General Medical Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Practice nurse training

Desirable

• Experience in a primary care or community setting (preferred).
• Current training/experience in cytology, child vaccinations and chronic disease management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team