Practice Nurse

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning, training and research-active practice as a Practice Nurse (Band 6).

We are leaders in deprivation medicine, with a strong track record of innovation to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for our diverse patient population. This role offers the chance to work at the fore-front of modern primary care, within a highly supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse with strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. An interest or experience in Research or Children's Health, including childhood immunisations, is highly desirable.

Why join us?

• Work in an innovative, research-active practice at the fore-front of primary care
• Opportunities to engage in research, education, and service development
• Strong emphasis on staff well-being, mentorship, and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Be part of a team making a real impact on health inequalities and population health

Main duties of the job

You will work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive MDT, delivering evidence-based nursing care in line with national and local guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering treatment room services including cervical cytology, ECGs, and venepuncture
• Providing childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
• Undertaking health promotion, screening, and lifestyle interventions
• Contributing to improved uptake of screening and preventative care programmes
• Supporting patients with complex health and psychosocial needs in collaboration with the wider team
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to QOF, audit, and quality improvement activity
• Upholding high standards of infection prevention, safeguarding, and patient safety

You will be fully supported with structured induction, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About us

We are a dynamic, inner-city training practice serving a diverse population of nearly 15,000 patients across two sites: Longsight Health Centre and Moss Side Health Centre.

Our proactive model of care includes:

• Enhanced NHS Health Checks for early disease detection
• Protected appointments for vulnerable patients
• Close collaboration with our in-house Integrated Health Worker and neighbourhood teams to address psychosocial needs
• Targeted work to improve cancer screening and immunisation uptake

Since 2017, we have been a research-active organisation, offering patients access to cutting-edge studies in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health. We are proud leaders in inclusive research, working with the University of Manchester and NIHR partners, and are currently developing a state-of-the-art on-site research unit.

Education and development are central to our identity. We train a wide range of healthcare professionals and foster a culture ofcontinuous learning, innovation, and shared expertise.

You will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary team including:

• GPs
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Physician Associates
• Nurses and HCAs
• First Contact Physiotherapists
• PCN Dietitian
• Mental Health Worker

We prioritise team well-being and development, offering:

• Twice-weekly MDT catch-ups
• Monthly QI and in-house CPD sessions
• A supportive and inclusive team culture