Practice Nurse

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves delivering essential nursing services, conducting home visits, and performing various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have current NMC registration and a commitment to professional development. This position offers full-time hours with part-time options available for the right candidate, making it a flexible opportunity for skilled nurses looking to make a positive impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Cervical cytology and child immunisation training required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing services including immunisations and managing long-term conditions.
• Assist in routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GP Partners.
• Participate in administrative systems and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Judgment

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Diploma Level Qualification

Tools

EMIS Clinical System

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated Practice Nurse to work alongside our team.

We are seeking a full-time Practice Nurse, ideally 37.5 hours per week; however, part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will help deliver nursing services to our local population, including but not limited to immunisations, smear testing, travel vaccinations, B12 & Depo injections, ECGs, and managing long-term conditions. There are also administrative duties such as filing, reporting on blood tests, arranging depo and smear appointments, and answering patient queries.

Duties also include weekly/monthly home visits for housebound patients and visiting care homes to carry out new patient medicals and LTC reviews.

About us

Dr Tun & Partners has 4 GP partners, 1 ANP, 3 Practice Nurses, and serves 7,500 patients. We are part of Hindley PCN and have additional roles within the practice, including a GPA who works closely with and is supported by the Practice Nurses.

As a forward-thinking practice, we require a similarly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GP Partners.
• Cytology
• LTC Reviews
• Travel Clinic
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations by other clinicians
• Requesting pathology tests, e.g., urine culture, swabs
• Following clinical protocols
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Maintaining GP and nurse rooms, including stocking and rotating items
• Maintaining tidiness and cleanliness of nurses' and treatment rooms
• Ordering health promotion literature and vaccinations
• Participating in administrative systems and maintaining accurate records
• Attending and participating in practice meetings as required
• Undertaking home visits
• Performing any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Registered General Nurse with a diploma level qualification or above
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Cervical cytology training/qualification
• Child immunisation training/qualification
• Knowledge of diabetes management, respiratory conditions, and asthma
• Knowledge of smoking cessation advice

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Pleasant, articulate, and professional
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize workload
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and driven
• Reliable, resourceful, and steady in approach
• Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Salary depends on experience and will be discussed at the interview.