Job summary
We are looking to welcome an experienced, qualified General Practice Nurse into our practice.
You must be registered with the NMC and have experience of dealing with long term condition management and QOF.
This post is 24-30 hours a week. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Main duties of the job
* Diabetes
* Hypertension
* Asthma
* COPD
* Spirometry
* CHD
* Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* Travel medicine
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
* Understand the importance of evidence based practice
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
* Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
* Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
About us
We are a small practice with 6,100 patients,
Our practice has been rated as "Good" by CQC and we take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A
Job locations
48A Rochdale Road
Middleton
Manchester
Lancashire
M24 2PU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
* To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being
* Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines
* Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development, facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks.
* Provide focus for nursing expertise within practice, advising staff, appropriate to level of competence
* Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.
* Takes a lead in areas such as Asthma and COPD management, undertakes the running of disease management clinics and provides specialist nursing care for the patients or communities that the practice serves.
* Management of chronic diseases which includes asthma, hypertension, COPD, CVA/TIA, CHD, and CHD risk assessment and management. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have chronic disease
* Maintain disease registers
* Initiates and carries our programmes of Health promotion and screening, cervical and sexual health screening.
* Lead for Infection Control
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
* To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being
* Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines
* Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development, facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks.
* Provide focus for nursing expertise within practice, advising staff, appropriate to level of competence
* Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.
* Takes a lead in areas such as Asthma and COPD management, undertakes the running of disease management clinics and provides specialist nursing care for the patients or communities that the practice serves.
* Management of chronic diseases which includes asthma, hypertension, COPD, CVA/TIA, CHD, and CHD risk assessment and management. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have chronic disease
* Maintain disease registers
* Initiates and carries our programmes of Health promotion and screening, cervical and sexual health screening.
* Lead for Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified Nurse
* Registered with NMC
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified Nurse
* Registered with NMC
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
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).
Additional information
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
Rochdale Road Medical Centre
Address
48A Rochdale Road
Middleton
Manchester
Lancashire
M24 2PU
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Employer details
Employer name
Rochdale Road Medical Centre
Address
48A Rochdale Road
Middleton
Manchester
Lancashire
M24 2PU
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