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Practice Nurse
NHS
Poulton-le-Fylde
On-site
GBP 24,000 - 32,000
Full time
8 days ago
Job summary
A primary care facility in Poulton-le-Fylde is seeking a Practice Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting in chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, and engaging in health promotion. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care. This role offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development
Qualifications
- Ability to provide care for a range of primary care conditions.
- Good practical clinical skills.
- Evidence of professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
- Assist in the management of chronic diseases, focusing on diabetes.
- Engage in health promotion and education for patients.
Skills
Communication skills
Teamwork
Chronic disease management
Education
Registered Nurse
Diploma in nursing
Job description
Job Summary
What Were Looking For:
Key Responsibilities:
Lockwood GP Surgery is a unique practice, based in the heart of Poulton-le-Fylde. Our services are diverse, forward-thinking enabling us to deliver care to meet local priorities.
Patients are at he heart of everything we do. We provide high quality general medical care to a registered list of over 8,900 patients, through our dedicated team of clinical, administrative and management professionals including 3 GP Partners, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
What We Offer:
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2615-25-0002
Job locations
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Communication
Essential
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network
Address
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Employer's website
https://www.lockwoodavenuesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network
Address
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Employer's website
https://www.lockwoodavenuesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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What Were Looking For:
- A genuine interest in chronic disease management, especially diabetes.
- A passion for primary care and a commitment to health promotion and improving long term health outcomes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well autonomously.
- A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered) newly qualified nurses welcome!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
- Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on diabetes.
- Engage in health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
- Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
Lockwood GP Surgery is a unique practice, based in the heart of Poulton-le-Fylde. Our services are diverse, forward-thinking enabling us to deliver care to meet local priorities.
Patients are at he heart of everything we do. We provide high quality general medical care to a registered list of over 8,900 patients, through our dedicated team of clinical, administrative and management professionals including 3 GP Partners, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive training and mentorship to help you grow in your role.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
- Agenda for Change contract (NHS Terms and Conditions of service)
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2615-25-0002
Job locations
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
- Evidence of professional development
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Post Registration qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Essential
- Ability to offer nursing on a range of primary care conditions.
- Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Good practical clinical skills
- Experience of using Practice computer systems
- Health Promotion experience
Essential
- Willing / able to attend appropriate training
- Teaching qualification
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services
- Commitment to support the management of change process
- Evidence of leadership skills
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care
Communication
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network
Address
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Employer's website
https://www.lockwoodavenuesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network
Address
Civic Centre
Breck Lane
Poulton le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Employer's website
https://www.lockwoodavenuesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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