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North Shore Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 24 October 2025

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Job summary

The practice is looking for an experienced, motivated Practice Nurse to joining our friendly team. The practice nursing team play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the provision of high-standard clinical care. This role offers some flexibility with hours up to full-time for the right candidate. Salary dependant on experience.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurses work collaboratively within the wider healthcare team to support the reduction of health inequalities, improve patient outcomes and provide comprehensive patient care.

About us

North Shore Surgery is a large, modern, forward thinking, training practice based in North Blackpool. We have 5 GP's, 3 Advanced Practitioners, 5 skilled Practice Nurses as well as HCA's, Practice Pharmacists and a Paramedic.

We also benefit from being part of the North Primary Care Network, sharing further skills in our team of care co-ordinators, first contact practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribers, GP Assistants and a Digital Lead.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3585-25-0004

Job locations

Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre

Bristol Avenue

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with the current team the successful candidate will provide clinical care, health promotion, disease prevention and patient education. The practice supports individuals to manage their health and well-being effectively. The key responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited too:

Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with national guidelines and practice protocols.

Provide chronic disease management through routine clinics and reviews.

Undertake health screening, immunisations, vaccinations, simple wound care and cervical cytology.

Support and educate patients in lifestyle management, self-care and preventative health measures.

Contribute to infection prevention and control, ensuring safe clinical systems.

Work collaboratively with GP's, other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvements initiatives and the development of practice policies.

Engage in professional development, maintaining registration and compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with the current team the successful candidate will provide clinical care, health promotion, disease prevention and patient education. The practice supports individuals to manage their health and well-being effectively. The key responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited too:

Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with national guidelines and practice protocols.

Provide chronic disease management through routine clinics and reviews.

Undertake health screening, immunisations, vaccinations, simple wound care and cervical cytology.

Support and educate patients in lifestyle management, self-care and preventative health measures.

Contribute to infection prevention and control, ensuring safe clinical systems.

Work collaboratively with GP's, other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvements initiatives and the development of practice policies.

Engage in professional development, maintaining registration and compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within primary care.
  • Demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management.

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS.
  • Experience of using IT software such as Patchs and Docman
  • Competent in the initiation of Insulin.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
  • Qualified and competent in cervical cytology and immunisations.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within primary care.
  • Demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management.

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS.
  • Experience of using IT software such as Patchs and Docman
  • Competent in the initiation of Insulin.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
  • Qualified and competent in cervical cytology and immunisations.

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

North Shore Surgery

Address

Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre

Bristol Avenue

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0JG


Employer's website

http://northshoresurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Shore Surgery

Address

Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre

Bristol Avenue

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0JG


Employer's website

http://northshoresurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Rachel Thirlwall-Frith

Rachel.Thirlwall-Frith@nhs.net

01253200027

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3585-25-0004

Job locations

Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre

Bristol Avenue

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0JG


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