Job summary
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a busy primary care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
- Manage acute and chronic conditions
- Promote health education and preventative care
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards
Requirements
- Relevant qualification
- Current registration with General Medical Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Experience in a primary care or community setting (preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Main duties of the job
- Conduct the following assessments
- Cervical cytology
- Baby immunisations
- Travel vaccines
- Depo & prostap
About us
We are a patient-focused practice committed to delivering high-quality care in line with National Health Service standards. Our team consists of 2 GP Partners, 6 salaried GP's, 1 ANP, 1 paramedic, 1 Practice nurse associate/trainee practice nurse, 1 Trainee Nurse Associate and 3 locum pharmacists. Our team values patient care, respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. The management team strive to support our team, we offer an NHS pension scheme, time for training, indemnity cover, relaxing break area, free refreshments and fruit and lunch paid for by the partners on occasion. We are situated in a modern Primary Care Building which has free car parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is varied and covers all aspect of practice nursing including:
- Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage long-term conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
- Treatments & Procedures: Perform ear irrigation, ECGs, blood pressure checks.
- Health Promotion: Provide lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, diet, and general primary prevention
- Your main duties will focus on delivering:
- Immunisations & Vaccinations: Administer childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations, and seasonal flu or booster shots.
- Womens & Sexual Health: Carry out cervical cytology (smear tests), contraception advice, and sexual health screening.
- Administrative & Governance: Maintain accurate patient records, contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, and follow clinical policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification (e.g., MBBS for GP, Nursing degree, or equivalent)
- Current registration with General Medical Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Practice nurse training
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care or community setting (preferred).
- Current training/experience in cytology, child vaccinations and chronic disease management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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
RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
69 Church Street West
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 2SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Contact Details:
RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE Recruitment Team
