Practice Nurse: Chronic Care & Immunisations Expert

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkham Health Centre in Preston is seeking a Practice Nurse to join a busy primary care team. You will manage chronic conditions, assist with immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and routine nursing treatments, collaborating with GPs and the broader health team to deliver patient-centred care.

The role emphasizes high standards of patient care, CPD, and maintaining accurate records within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• CPD maintained and ongoing learning required.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic disease and support patients with long-term conditions.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and injections.
• Perform cervical screening and cytology.
• Provide wound care and routine nursing treatments.
• Promote health and deliver health education advice.
• Undertake clinical assessments and maintain patient records.
• Assist GPs and multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Support quality improvement and participate in audits (QOF).
• Contribute to clinics and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Skills

Flexible

Integrity

Empathy

Communication

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Postgraduate degree or diploma in chronic disease management

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Kirkham Health Centre in Preston is seeking a Practice Nurse to join a busy primary care team. You will manage chronic conditions, assist with immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and routine nursing treatments, collaborating with GPs and the broader health team to deliver patient-centred care.

The role emphasizes high standards of patient care, CPD, and maintaining accurate records within a supportive team environment.