Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Staveleigh Medical Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking for a flexible, part-time role within a well-established practice that values high-quality patient care and teamwork.
In this role, you will undertake a wide range of practice nursing duties, including long-term condition management, immunisations, and cervical screening. You will play a key role in supporting patients to manage their health, delivering evidence-based care, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the practice.
Staveleigh Medical Centre offers a welcoming and collaborative working environment where your skills and professional development are valued. If you are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-focused nursing care within a primary care setting. This includes supporting patients with the ongoing management of chronic conditions, promoting health and wellbeing through preventative care, and carrying out routine clinical procedures.
You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to the continuous improvement of services. The role also involves engaging with patients to provide education, advice, and support to help them make informed decisions about their health.
About us
Staveleigh Medical Centre is a high-achieving, well-established practice serving approximately 8,200 patients in the heart of Stalybridge. We are proud to be part of an award-winning team, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.
Our team is friendly, supportive, and collaborative, with a positive working atmosphere where everyones contribution is valued. We foster a strong work ethic while recognising the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking practice that encourages professional development and continuous learning. We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Practice Nurse
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team at Staveleigh Medical Centre, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver general practice nursing services and other clinical procedures
- Support the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, including patient reviews and care planning
- Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national and local guidelines
- Undertake cervical screening in accordance with current protocols
- Promote health and wellbeing through opportunistic advice and structured health promotion clinics
- Provide patient education to support self-management of conditions
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with practice policies and professional standards
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Participate in infection prevention and control procedures
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to audit activity where appropriate
Professional Responsibilities:
- Maintain up to date knowledge and competencies relevant to the role
- Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional practice
- Participate in ongoing training, appraisal, and professional development
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld at all times
This role requires a proactive and patient-focused individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care within a busy primary care environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Practice Nurse
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team at Staveleigh Medical Centre, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver general practice nursing services and other clinical procedures
- Support the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension, including patient reviews and care planning
- Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national and local guidelines
- Undertake cervical screening in accordance with current protocols
- Promote health and wellbeing through opportunistic advice and structured health promotion clinics
- Provide patient education to support self-management of conditions
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with practice policies and professional standards
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Participate in infection prevention and control procedures
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to audit activity where appropriate
Professional Responsibilities:
- Maintain up to date knowledge and competencies relevant to the role
- Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional practice
- Participate in ongoing training, appraisal, and professional development
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld at all times
This role requires a proactive and patient-focused individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care within a busy primary care environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- - Evidence of ongoing professional development
- - Qualification in cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training)
- - Immunisation and vaccination training (or willingness to complete)
- - Previous experience working within general practice or primary care setting
- - Experience in the management of long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- - Experience in administering vaccinations and immunisations across the lifespan
- - Experience of cervical screening procedures
- - Experience of phlebotomy and routine clinical procedures
Desirable
- -Strong understanding of current evidence-based practice in primary care nursing
- - Competence in chronic disease management and patient education
- - Confident in working independently while contributing to a team environment
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- - Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy clinical setting
- - Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- - IT competent, with experience using clinical systems (such as TPP SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- - Evidence of ongoing professional development
- - Qualification in cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training)
- - Immunisation and vaccination training (or willingness to complete)
- - Previous experience working within general practice or primary care setting
- - Experience in the management of long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- - Experience in administering vaccinations and immunisations across the lifespan
- - Experience of cervical screening procedures
- - Experience of phlebotomy and routine clinical procedures
Desirable
- -Strong understanding of current evidence-based practice in primary care nursing
- - Competence in chronic disease management and patient education
- - Confident in working independently while contributing to a team environment
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- - Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy clinical setting
- - Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- - IT competent, with experience using clinical systems (such as TPP SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx)
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).
