Chorlton Family Practice is a friendly and progressive GP surgery in South Manchester, caring for a diverse local population. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care, supported by a close-knit team of clinicians and administrators. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care, supporting patients with long-term conditions, and contributing to health promotion and disease prevention. You will manage and review patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension, and carry out cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations and phlebotomy. You will also contribute to QOF, IIF and enhanced service targets, working closely with GPs, ANPs, HCAs and pharmacists.
Organisation: Chorlton Family Practice
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Part-time considered
Reports to: Practice Manager / GP Partners
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients at Chorlton Family Practice. This includes managing patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension, undertaking chronic disease reviews, and supporting medication management. The role also involves performing cervical cytology, administering childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, phlebotomy, and providing health promotion and lifestyle advice. You will contribute to the delivery of QOF, IIF, and enhanced services, ensuring accurate clinical documentation using EMIS Web and Ardens templates. Working collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, HCAs, and the wider clinical team, you will support safe, effective, and patient-centred care while maintaining infection control and safeguarding standards.
About us
Chorlton Family Practice is a well-established, friendly, and forward-thinking GP surgery located in South Manchester. We care for a diverse patient population and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, accessible, and compassionate primary care. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide safe and effective services.
We actively support innovation, digital transformation, and staff development, encouraging everyone to contribute ideas that improve patient care and team wellbeing. As a training and learning-focused practice, we offer a supportive environment where every team member is valued and empowered to grow.
Job responsibilities
* Manage and provide care for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.
* Undertake chronic disease reviews, medication checks, and titration in accordance with local and national guidelines.
* Perform cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, and travel vaccinations.
* Carry out treatment room duties including phlebotomy and administration of therapeutic injections (e.g. B12, Zoladex, Prostap).
* Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, diet, and exercise.
* Support women’s and men’s health services as required.
* Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in all aspects of clinical practice.
* Deliver patient education to promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices.
* Participate in national and local health campaigns (e.g. flu, NHS Health Checks).
* Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns for both adults and children in line with practice and statutory procedures.
* Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, pharmacists, HCAs, and admin colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
* Participate actively in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement projects.
* Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in accordance with NMC standards using EMIS Web and Ardens templates.
* Support effective handover and communication within the team.
* Maintain NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.
* Complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including BLS, infection control, and safeguarding (Level 3).
* Participate in annual appraisals, reflective practice, and clinical supervision.
* Engage in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
Person Specification
* Compassionate, patient-focused, and proactive in approach.
* Able to work independently and manage own workload effectively.
* Positive team player who contributes to a supportive and inclusive culture.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality improvement.
* Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to changing clinical needs.
Knowledge and Skills
* Sound knowledge of current nursing practice and clinical governance.
* Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and confidentiality.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and as part of a team.
* Competent in IT systems and electronic record keeping.
* Awareness of local and national health initiatives and public health priorities.
* Experience providing health promotion, education, and lifestyle advice.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
* Up-to-date training in adult and childhood immunisations.
* Current cervical cytology training and competence.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Qualifications or certificates in chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
* Travel health and vaccination training.
* Mentorship or teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent).
Experience
* Experience working as a nurse within a primary care or community setting.
* Proven experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
* Competent in treatment room procedures including cervical cytology, immunisations, and phlebotomy.
* Experience documenting clinical activity accurately and maintaining patient records in line with NMC standards.
* Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens templates.
* Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or enhanced service delivery.
* Participation in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
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.
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