Pennygate Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Pennygate Medical Centre is looking for a new Practice Nurse to join our team. We are on Agenda for Change with this position being Band 5 with NHS pension and full indemnity costs. We are a purpose-built surgery situated close to the M61 and rail network.

We are offering 18 hours per week with the working pattern to be confirmed. We are keen to develop and increase the services that we offer to our patients and would offer mentorship & training to our new Practice Nurse and value any suggestions for future progression.

Main duties of the job

You could be involved in most aspects of patient care including:

  • obtaining blood samples
  • ECGs
  • minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers
  • travel health advice and vaccinations
  • child immunisations and advice
  • family planning & womens health including cervical smears
  • mens health screening
  • sexual health services
  • smoking cessation
  • screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions

About us

Pennygate Medical Centre is a large practice providing care to 19,000 patients.

We are a large team comprising of 10 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GP's, 3 ANPS, 3 HCA's and a large administrative team.

The practice is committed to offering training and support to all staff and achieves very well in Qof.

The practice Nurse role advertised today is a new role due to increased list size.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.33 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2123-25-0006

Job locations

109 Ladies Lane

Hindley

Wigan

Lancashire

WN2 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Practice Nurse you will be involved in a range of patients care. Some duties are listed below but these are not exhaustive.

  • obtaining blood samples
  • electrocardiograms(ECGs)
  • minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers
  • travel health advice and vaccinations
  • child immunisations and advice
  • family planning & womens health including cervical smears
  • mens health screening
  • sexual health services
  • smoking cessation
  • screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Practice Nurse you will be involved in a range of patients care. Some duties are listed below but these are not exhaustive.

  • obtaining blood samples
  • electrocardiograms(ECGs)
  • minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers
  • travel health advice and vaccinations
  • child immunisations and advice
  • family planning & womens health including cervical smears
  • mens health screening
  • sexual health services
  • smoking cessation
  • screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • minimum 18 months nursing experience.

Desirable

  • General Practice experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • minimum 18 months nursing experience.

Desirable

  • General Practice experience.

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

Pennygate Medical Centre

Address

109 Ladies Lane

Hindley

Wigan

Lancashire

WN2 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.pennygatemedical.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennygate Medical Centre

Address

109 Ladies Lane

Hindley

Wigan

Lancashire

WN2 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.pennygatemedical.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Nicola Parkinson

nicola.parkinson4@nhs.net

01942366947

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.33 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2123-25-0006

Job locations

109 Ladies Lane

Hindley

Wigan

Lancashire

WN2 2QG


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