Practice Nurse - Ailsa Craig

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their friendly and collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, and health education. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with a passion for patient care and a commitment to professional development. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and fosters a positive spirit, ensuring a fulfilling career in primary care nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration required.
• Commitment to professional development and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care nursing services including chronic disease management.
• Deliver immunisation programs and health education to patients.

Skills

Cytology

Chronic Disease Management

Patient Communication

Phlebotomy

Health Education

Education

Registered General Nurse

Full NMC Registration

Diploma Level Qualification or Higher

Tools

EMIS Clinical System

Job description

Introduction

Ailsa Craig is a friendly practice that is excited to welcome a Practice Nurse into our team.

We are seeking a candidate who is enthusiastic, dedicated, and capable of providing a friendly, caring, and professional nursing service to our patients.

Role Overview

This role includes responsibilities such as cytology, asthma and COPD management, diabetes management, childhood and adult immunisations, requesting pathology tests (e.g., urine culture, swabs), and chronic disease management and evaluation of care. The nurse will collaborate with the General Practice Team to meet patient needs.

Main Duties

• Cervical screening
• Dietary advice
• Urinalysis
• Health screening
• Contraception
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• General health advice
• Specific health screenings
• Chronic disease clinics (e.g., Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)

About Us

Ailsa Craig provides an environment where staff respect and like each other, with everyone treated as equals. We are a relaxed team with a good sense of humour. Despite occasional stress, we support each other and work collaboratively, fostering a positive team spirit that we hope you will join.

Job Responsibilities

Provide primary care nursing services, including:

• Follow-up of patient test results and communication with patients
• Phlebotomy services as required
• Home visits as needed

Deliver timely, culturally appropriate health services through:

• Ongoing health education and advice, including counseling to improve health and prevent disease
• Use of recall and reminder systems and referral to national screening programs
• Education to help patients reduce or change risky behaviors
• Delivery of immunisation programs for adults, children, and infants
• Travel health services, including vaccinations and advice
• Collaboration with public health providers for disease prevention and control
• Ongoing care for people with chronic and terminal conditions
• Health promotion linked to public health programs at various levels
• Supervision and assessment of student nurses and junior colleagues (when trained)
• Assist with practice reporting requirements
• Regular checks and proper equipment of emergency trolleys
• Accurate documentation in EMIS, in line with practice policies
• Participation in practice meetings and team communication
• Own professional development and regular clinical supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and team members
• Adhere to health, safety, and infection control policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Full NMC registration
• Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation, chronic disease management, and relevant areas
• Diploma level qualification or higher
• Commitment to professional development

Experience

• Experience with NMC Code and scope of practice
• Experience with EMIS clinical system
• Experience dealing with the public/patients
• Experience in GP or primary care settings

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.