Practice Nurse

The Arch Medical Practice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading GP practice in Manchester seeks a part-time Practice Nurse to join their supportive team. The role involves managing long-term conditions, infection control, and providing patient care. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with previous general practice experience. This position offers flexibility, NHS pension, and professional development opportunities in a friendly work environment.

Benefits

NHS pension

Funded training

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with General Practice Experience.
• Previous General Practice Experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes for managing long-term conditions.
• Provide routine nursing care and support for patients.
• Oversee chronic disease clinics and maintain clinical records.

Skills

General Practice Experience

Infection Prevention and Control

Chronic Disease Management

Healthcare Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Join Our Friendly & Supportive Team in Manchester!

Are you a dedicated Practice Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a large, well-established GP practice? Were seeking a part time enthusiastic practice nurse to join our highly skilled, patient-focused team in Manchester.

At our practice, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying a supportive environment, excellent staff benefits, and ongoing professional development. You'll work alongside experienced GPs, nurses, and admin teams, delivering high-quality care through chronic disease management, immunisations, sexual health, and more.

Why join us? We offer flexible working, NHS pension, funded training, wellbeing initiatives, and a friendly team culture that values your skills and experience.

If you're passionate about primary care and patient-centred nursing, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for theimplementation of processes for the effective management of patients withlong-term conditions using evidence-based practice.

Working as a senior memberof the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursingservices are delivered effectively to our diverse patient population.

The Practice Nurse will beresponsible for several clinical areas such asinfection prevention andcontrol,health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion,as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewingand delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

AtThe Arch Medical Practice,we will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinicalsupervision and a named individual in the organisation to provide generaladvice and support on a day-to-day basis.

About us

We are a well-established, patient-focused GP practice with a strong sense of teamwork & collaboration. Our team includes experienced GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, & a friendly administrative staff, all working together to create a positive & professional environment.

Our Atmosphere & Work Ethic:

Supportive & Inclusive: We pride ourselves on promoting a friendly & welcoming workplace where every team member is valued.

• Teamwork at the Core: Our clinicians & admin teams work hand-in-hand to ensure smooth patient care & efficient practice management.
• Continuous Learning: We encourage professional development & provide opportunities for ongoing training and education.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a balanced work-life routine & strive to create flexible & manageable schedules.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Work Environment Work alongside a fantastic, collaborative team.

Opportunities for Growth Access to training, mentorship, and career progression.

Competitive Salary & Benefits Including NHS pension scheme, free parking, countless staff incentives, and professional development support.

Work-Life Balance We offer flexible hours where possible to support your wellbeing.

Modern, Well-Equipped Practice We use up-to-date technology and systems to make your role easier and more efficient.

If you're looking to join a team where you will be valued, supported, & encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you!

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of thePractice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels:

a.To beand effective Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPCrequirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of complianceto the practice manager

b.Toassess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare isappropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

c.Toimplement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsthat promote health and wellbeing

e.Toidentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-termconditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

f.Asrequired, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance withclinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

g.Toreview patient medications to enhance compliance

h.Toco-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

i.Torequest pathology services and process pathology results as required

j.Tooversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care asnecessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

k.Tomaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

l.Toensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

m.To ensure theappropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

n.Toensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

o.Toassist GPs with minor surgery when required

p.Tosupport the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

q.Toimplement vaccination programmes for adults and children

r.Tosupport patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-countermedicines (within own scope of practice)

s.Toliaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supportedappropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

t.Todelegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice andthe task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

u.To supportthe clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local andnational policies

v.Todeliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

In additionto the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a.Develop and review audit protocols and processfor the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b.Develop, review and implement nursingprotocols in conjunction with the nursing lead and partners

c.Support all members of the nursing team,providing guidance when necessary

d.Participate in local initiatives to enhanceservice delivery and patient care

e.Support and participate in shared learningwithin the practice in order to improve patient care

f.Continually review clinical practices,responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

g.Participate in the review of significant andnear-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis(RCA)

h. Support thepractice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies andprotocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with General Practice Experience

Experience

• Previous General Practice Experience

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.

£45,852 to £47,775 a yearFull time equivalent, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours