Overview
We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our nursing team. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives every day.
Responsibilities
* Running chronic disease management clinics (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension)
* Providing immunisations and vaccinations for children and adults, including travel and seasonal vaccines
* Carrying out cervical cytology screening
* Undertaking wound care, dressings, suture removal and minor injuries work
* Conducting health checks, ECGs, spirometry and other diagnostic tests
* Supporting patients with health promotion, lifestyle advice and self-management
* Working closely with GPs, nursing colleagues, HCAs and the wider practice team
What We're Looking For
* A Registered General Nurse (RGN) with at least 2 years post-registration experience
* Skilled in immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology, and patient assessment
* A good communicator, compassionate, reliable, and a real team player
* Motivated to learn and develop, with a passion for improving patient care
Experience in primary care or chronic disease management is desirable, but not essential; training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
At Queen Square Medical Practice, we’ve been caring for the people of Lancaster for generations. Based in the heart of the historic city with a branch surgery in Caton, we are a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. We are proud to be a training practice and actively encourage our staff to grow and develop. With GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and an experienced admin team all working together, this is an opportunity to join a practice that values teamwork, compassion, and innovation.
Details
* Date posted: 02 September 2025
* Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
* Location: Queen Square Medical Practice, 2 Queen Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1RP
Job Description
Post Title: Practice Nurse
Hours: Up to full-time hours available (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Lead Nurse / Partners
Location: Queen Square Medical Practice (Lancaster & Caton sites)
Qualifications: Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality nursing care, health promotion, and chronic disease management within the practice, working as part of the Primary Health Care Team. The post-holder will support patients in managing their health, promote wellbeing, and help prevent illness, in line with practice protocols, current evidence-based guidelines, and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Key Responsibilities – Clinical
* Undertake holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
* Provide chronic disease management clinics (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, CHD, Epilepsy, Mental Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
* Deliver immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, adult, seasonal, and travel)
* Perform cervical cytology screening in line with national guidelines
* Provide wound care, dressings, suture removal, and management of minor injuries
* Conduct health screening and health checks (e.g. new patient checks, NHS health checks, vascular risk assessments)
* Support patients with long-term conditions, encouraging self-management and lifestyle change
* Assist GPs with minor surgery procedures when required
* Carry out diagnostic tests and monitoring (e.g. ECGs, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose, INR)
* Deliver travel health advice and vaccinations, supporting the practice travel clinic
* Provide contraceptive and sexual health advice within scope of practice
* Identify mental health concerns and signpost or refer to appropriate services
Key Responsibilities – Professional
* Maintain accurate and timely patient records, both written and electronic
* Ensure confidentiality at all times
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team
* Maintain professional registration and participate in revalidation
* Engage in regular clinical supervision, audits, and reflective practice
* Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and achieving QOF/IIF targets
* Take responsibility for ongoing professional development in line with NMC and practice requirements
Leadership & Teamwork
* Support, mentor, and supervise Health Care Assistants (HCAs)
* Contribute to service development and implementation of new protocols
* Share responsibility for stock management, vaccine storage, and infection control
* Participate actively in practice meetings and training sessions
Administrative & Organisational
* Assist in maintaining registers for chronic disease management and recall systems
* Record all clinical activity accurately on the clinical system (EMIS Web)
* Work within Health & Safety and infection control policies
* Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of treatment rooms and clinics
* Provide cover for nursing colleagues and HCAs during absences where possible
Legal & Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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