Primary Care Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled Primary Care Nurse to join their compassionate team. The role involves managing chronic diseases, conducting health assessments, and delivering patient education. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary care and a passion for community health. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Driving license and access to own car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Asthma.
• Conduct health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Patient Education

Health Assessment

Education

Current UK Nursing Registration

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Job Summary

We're looking for a Primary Care Nurse who is skilled, passionate about community health, enjoys building connections with patients, and wants to join a team that feels more like a family.

Ideally, you will have diabetic experience and be responsible for managing diabetes, including insulin initiation, health education, blood review, medication monitoring, and dose adjustment. Training in this area may be provided for the right candidate.

Working as part of the nursing team, delivering care within your scope of practice to the patient population. The role includes supporting clinical policy review and development.

You will deliver clinic and home-based treatment plans, including education, lifestyle advice, symptom and medication management.

The service aims to provide access to diagnostics and early treatment. You will work closely with secondary care partners to ensure seamless patient transitions and build relationships with external organizations to promote joined-up care.

If you're a Practice Nurse seeking a rewarding role where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your passion for patient care shines, we'd love to hear from you!

Main Duties

• Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and Cardiovascular Disease.
• Conduct health assessments and investigations.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Provide patient education and support self-management.
• Interpret clinical data and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications as per protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.
• Stay updated with current guidelines.
• Perform general nursing duties such as immunizations, wound care, and health promotion.

About Us

Join a well-established, forward-thinking practice in Denton serving over 20,000 patients. Our practice values high-quality, compassionate care and fosters a supportive, collaborative environment. We are rated 'Good' by CQC and achieve high QOF scores.

If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding role, apply now to become part of our friendly team!

Additional Details

Salary depends on experience. This is a permanent, full-time, part-time, or flexible role with options for compressed hours. Based at 119 Manchester Rd, Denton, Manchester.

Requirements

• Experience in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Current UK nursing registration.
• Driving license and access to own car preferred.
• Desirable: qualifications in chronic disease management, cervical screening, audit experience, community care experience.