Practice Nurse

Barlow Medical Centre; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse for a maternity cover role. This position requires experience in vaccinations and phlebotomy, along with clinical leadership skills. The ideal candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively within the team to provide high-quality care to the patient population. Benefits include annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Staff uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience.
• At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience.
• Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of general practice nursing to the entire population.
• Work collaboratively within the general practice team.
• Provide nurse leadership and support the delivery of policies.

Skills

Cervical cytology

Immunisation and vaccination

Change-management skills

Communication skills

Negotiation and conflict management

Teaching and mentorship

Education

Registered first level nurse

Community nursing specialist qualification

Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification

Job description

We are seeking a part time Practice nurse 20 hours per week, for a 12 month maternity cover from February 2026 until January 2027.

The Practice Nurse should have skills in vaccinations, cytology, phlebotomy, and desirable skills in respiratory medicine and travel vaccinations.

Main duties of the job

Vaccinations, cytology, phlebotomy, respiratory medicine, travel vaccinations. However, training and mentorship would be provided for the right candidate.

About us

We are a GP practice, based in Didsbury, Manchester looking for an enthusiastic Practice nurse to join our existing team of nurses and HCAs with a current list size of approximately 16,000 patients.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive training practice and would welcome any expressions of interest in this particular role.

Benefits

Benefits include: 30 days annual leave per year, staff uniform and NHS Pension Scheme.

20 hours per week.

Job responsibilities

Job summary: The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence‑based practice for patients presenting with long‑term conditions, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision‑making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse
• Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification

Skills

• Clinical leadership skills
• Clinical skills: cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery
• Change‑management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience
• Experience of nurse‑led management of long‑term conditions
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking

Knowledge and Competencies

• Knowledge of management of patients with long‑term conditions
• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse‑led service
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of local and national health policy
• Wider health economy awareness
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy

Other

• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Ability to work across boundaries
• Knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to identify determinants of health in the local area

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.